James Louis Surdo

1928 - 2023

Niantic - James Louis Surdo, of Niantic, passed away June 29, 2023, at the age of 94. Born Dec. 15, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to James and Vitina (Polizzi) Surdo, he was the widower of Jennie B. Surdo.

James was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Then, he continued work for the U.S. Department of Defense at the Naval Underwater Systems Center until he retired.

James loved spending time with his family, attending every game, dance recital, graduation, and life event of his four grandchildren. He loved listening to baseball games on the radio and keeping score cards. He was a long-time NY Mets fan, and became quite a skilled photographer with lighthouses and seascapes being his favorite.

James is survived by his children, Jacqueline Swaney and her husband Kim of Niantic, and James Surdo and his wife Christine of Waterford; his sister Josephine Zito of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; grandchildren: Kristen LaChapelle, John Swaney, and William, and James Surdo; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Jeremiah Surdo; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom he loved dearly. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Jennie B. Surdo; his parents, James and Vitina Surdo; James was predeceased by his brother Nicholas Surdo.

Calling Hours will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, with a service at 2 p.m. to follow in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Lake Ave., Niantic. Please visit www.fultontherouxniantic.com for tributes and directions.