Photo courtesy of Brooklawn Funeral Home - Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
James “Jim” O’Bara 66 years old of Rocky Hill died January 14, 2021 after a battle with cancer.
Jim worked at Cedar Mountain Stone and Mulch until he became ill. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, drag racing and watching UCONN girls’ basketball. Jim was known to purchase a few scratch tickets yet never won big. He was always ready for a good laugh.
Jim was survived by his brothers and their spouses, John and Lynn O’Bara of Rocky Hill; and Joseph and Cathy O’Bara of Haddam, nephew Joseph O’Bara, and niece and her husband Michelle (O’Bara) and Douglas Cadario and great nephews Bryson and Maverick Cadario, Riley O’Bara; and great niece, Eleanor O’Bara.
He was predeceased by his parents Anne (Morea) and Stanley O’Bara, and nephew Michael O’Bara.
There will be a graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rocky Hill on January 22, 2021 at 12 noon. Brooklawn Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorial gifts can be made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, c/o Philanthropy Department, Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102 or online at https://giving.hartfordhospital.org/tributegifts.
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jonathan charter
February 04, 2021 | Manchester, CT | Friend
RIP Jim! You will be missed!
Al dePreaux
February 03, 2021 | Marstons Mills
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.. A good friend a wonderful guy . Keep smiling down on us .. Rip Jim Melvyn Robbins Jr
Melvyn Robbins
January 25, 2021 | Durham, CT | Friend
So sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was an adorable sweetheart and so funny in school and years after! I will never forget him! Rest In Peace Jim ❤
Annmarie Cancelmo-Bradley
January 24, 2021 | East Hartford, CT | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jims passing he was such a sweetheart with that infectious laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace my friend
The Bogus Family
January 23, 2021 | Rocky Hill, CT | Friend
To The O'Bara Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. I would like to express my deepest condolences to all of you.
Alain Rocamora
January 23, 2021 | Glastonbury, CT | Friend
Sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. RIP my friend. My condolences to his family and friends
Ron Roppo
January 23, 2021 | Hawthorne, FL | Friend
Remembered By
Rick Blanchard
January 22, 2021 | Carlsbad, CA | Friend
So sorry John and Jay to here the news. It was always a blast to hang out with Jimmy. Jim always brought lots of laughter wherever he was. R.I.P. my friend
Rich Menko
January 22, 2021 | Colebrook, CT | Coworker
