Newington, Connecticut
1949 - 2020
On April 6, 2020, our family lost a beautiful, artistic and gentle soul, James J. (Butch) Smola, 70, beloved husband and best friend of Susan Roccapriore Smola for 39 yrs., passed away unexpectedly after a long and valiant fight against depression. Jim was born June 11, 1949 in Hartford, CT, the...
Read MoreDear Sue and Family, this is heartbreaking to lose such a talented soul. I remember Jim from our days at Paier, and later through ad agency work. Steve and I have enjoyed his work in recent years at various shows. He was a wonderful artist and a great guy.
Condolences to you all.
Lynn & Steve Sottile
April 21, 2020
Dear Sue
I am so so sorry for your loss.
I knew Jim from our art group in New Britain!
He was a kind and soft spoken individual and a great artist!!
He will be missed at the New Britain Art League!
My condolences go out to each and everyone in his family whom he loved so so much.
May God bless you while you grieve.
You are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Joanne Fichera
Joanne Fichera
April 19, 2020 | Burlington, CT | Acquaintance
Sue:
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely:
Gerry
April 19, 2020 | Wethersfield, CT
"Butch" has left us far too soon. Memories of him will be carried in the hearts of fellow members of the HPHS Class of 1968. May his spirit soar gracefully, and may their fond remembrances of this very special man be a comfort to his family and friends.
Anne
April 18, 2020 | Hartford
If one look of kindred spirit in the dictionary there would be a painting of JIM SMOLA
Merle 68
April 18, 2020 | Classmate
Jason, Mrs. Smola and family- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Catherine (Mazzo) Flint
Catherine Flint
April 17, 2020 | Newington, CT
Sue, Jason & family. We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. With our deepest sympathy, Barbara & David Niedzwiecki
April 17, 2020
Jason, Michelle, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Eileen and Curt
Eileen Stoldt
April 17, 2020 | East Hampton, CT
Jason, Michelle and family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Michelle Hartel
April 17, 2020 | Berlin, CT
