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James McNerney Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that James (Jim) McNerney, passed away on March 15th, 2025 in Kissimmee, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Jim was 77 years old when he died. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Stratford. Jim received his bachelors and 6th year degrees in history and education from the University of Bridgeport.
Jim was a dedicated teacher at Central High School in Bridgeport for over 27 years. He enjoyed spending his free time traveling with his family and watching the University of Bridgeport Basketball, UCONN Men's and Women's Basketball and his beloved Cleveland Guardians.
Jim was predeceased by his father Lawrence Edward and his mother Ruth (Hannah) McNerney. Jim is survived by his dedicated wife, Norma (Abrams), his beloved children a son James and a daughter Kristina and her husband Bartosz Alberski, his adorable grandchildren Madelyn and Lukas, his caring sister-in-law Geraldine Kruger, his cousin Susan Membrino and his best friend of 70 years Walter Dobosz. He was a kind, gentle, and a funny man with a very dry sense of humor. He will always be remembered by his loving family and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home 419 White Plains Rd. Trumbull. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 in Jim's Memory. To leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com
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CAROL TWIGGS
April 8, 2025
My dearest Norma,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Jim was well loved by many. May his peace be peaceful.
John Butchko
April 6, 2025
My deepest condolences to Jim's family and friends on his passing. I was fortunate to know and work with Jim at Central High School, and will always remember him as a dedicated, caring teacher, and a kind, helpful colleague. May he rest in peace.
Jane Baird
April 5, 2025
Laurie said I are extremely sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend of my brother Bob and enjoyed playing golf, basketball, softball, football and any other sport they could think of.
Bob and I played on the Lordship Community Church basketball and softball teams and Jim was a great teammate and always a pleasure to be with. Jim was our pitcher for years and the only pitcher I knew who threw a no hitter in slow pitch. Again, sorry for your loss, Jim will truly be missed.
Monsignor Blase Gintoli
April 4, 2025
Dear Norma, Kristina and Jimmy, my heart is aching for you as i just learned of your husband/ dad´s passing. I was so blessed to have him as devoted parishioner and friend. My prayers are with him and with you. Offering Mass for him this Sunday. Blessings and love.
Lisa White
April 3, 2025
It was always a pleasure to work with Mr McNerny at Central High School. He was one of the few teachers who made his classes enjoyable for students and staff
Gerrie Desio
April 2, 2025
Norma, James and Kristina my sincerest condolences. Please rest assure of my prayers during this difficult time. Fondest memories of our times at Assumption School.
Gerrie Desio
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