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James Marra Obituary
James "Jimmy" Marra, 75 of North Haven died peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved fiancé of thirty one years to Cynthia Carboni of North Haven. Jimmy was born in New Haven on May 29, 1944, a son of the late Biaggio and Lena Mattei Marra, and had resided in North Haven for the past thirty one years. He was a longtime member of the St. Mary Magdalena Society and the St. Andrew Society of New Haven. In addition to his fiancé, Jimmy is survived by his goddaughter Danielle Dunlop of Branford, Cynthia's children Robert (Joanne) Nuzzello of North Haven and Laura Nuzzello of Branford, a loving aunt, several loving cousins and many friends. Jimmy's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, July 21 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral procession will leave from the funeral home on Monday, July 22 at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Cabrini Church, Pond Hill Rd., North Haven. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. Memorial contributions in Jimmy's name may be sent to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (LLS), 3 Landmark Square, Suite 330, Stamford, CT 06901 or www.lls.org/donate
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SALVATORE DESANTO
July 12, 2024
I MET JAMES IN 1967 AND WE BECAME FRIENDS FROM THEN ON. I THINK OF HIM OFTEN AND MISS HIM VERY MUCH. RIP MY BROTHER YOU WENT TO SOON.
Salvatore De Santo
July 12, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
MaryAnn Chieppo
July 12, 2020
Jim I miss all your beautiful sayings they were so up lifting . I can Imagine what you would be saying now with all that the world is dealing with. Rest In Peace my big brother thats what I always called you .Mary Ann &Vinny Chieppo ❤
Vickie Cusanelli Krasowski
July 24, 2019
Memories from so many years ago get dim, but I remembermy cousin Jimmy's smile. Rest in peace dear cousin. Vickie Cusanelli Krasowski
Mike Cusanelli
July 24, 2019
Sorry to hear that you passed, Cousin.
There's a lot of family waiting for us on the other side.
Donna Frandy
July 22, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing! A nice person and always wrote nice quotes on Facebook! May he rest in peace.
MaryAnn Chieppo
July 19, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy . I enjoyed all his sayings of wisdom on face book . Jimmy was like s big brother to me . I always thanked him for his advice. Also my thoughts and prayers to his family . May you Rest In Peace my friend . Love MaryAnn &Vinny Chieppo
Norma and Pete Franco
July 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and condolences so sorry for your loss Cindy and family we love you guys ❤❤❤
SALVATORE DESANTO
July 19, 2019
GOD BLESS TO MY LONGTIME FRIEND OF OVER 50 YRS. R.I.P JIMMY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME.I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE AND YOUR AWESOME PERSONALITY. I AM SORRY I WASNT ABLE TO BE WITH YOU. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.
joe lenzi
July 19, 2019
A good friend and running mate. Jimmy always had a smile on his face and adventurous personality. Rest in peace my friend,
Joe Lenzi
Suwanee, GA.
James W. Ballard
July 19, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear Jimmy has passed away.. What a nice guy...Full of laugh's and that big smile was his signature...I've lost so many good friend just this year alone and it's getting harder and harder to except...Jimmy is in God's hand and at peace....Jimmy Ballard
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Jimmy Savastano
July 19, 2019
God Bless You and your family. Long time Friend. Will be missed forever. Your great smile will last forever.
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Enzo Sorcinelli
July 18, 2019
Thank you for your friendship, Jimmy.
Robert & Lisa Fonteyn
July 18, 2019
Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing, and words cannot express how saddened we are. May the many memories you've shared together bring you comfort. Per sempre famiglia...
-Robert & Lisa Fonteyn
Jimmy Funaro
July 18, 2019
Cindy, I am shocked to read about Jimmy's passing. Always a smile and greeting when we would see each other, and compare our Corvettes. Rest in peace my friend, it was always a pleasure running into you
Jimmy Funaro North Haven
July 18, 2019
Having a friend for 53 years seem an eternity, but it wasn't long enough... Will miss you forever. I'll always remember the way we parted giving each other a hug and Jimmy saying "LOVE YOU BROTHER".
Jukie
Tony and Kathryn Sirico
July 18, 2019
Although we had not seen Jimmy in years, always stayed in touch via facebook or thru others. A great guy who was always enjoyable company.
RIP our friend.
From the 1970s.
dlc .
July 18, 2019
Since we were kids, Jimmy was always there' and as we became adults our adventures grew beyond Congress Avenue to Florida, California and Nevada. From the beginning as kids to the final day at Connecticut Hospice, he always greeted me with: Hi-ya, pal!
IL TEMPO È FUGACE
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