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James Wilson Obituary
Jimmy Wilson Jr., age 51, of Shelton, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at the Grimes Health Care Center, New Haven. Born in Bridgeport on November 8, 1965, he was the son of James and Patricia Ranalli Wilson of Shelton. Jimmy was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1983 and was the former owner and operator of the Corporate Deli in Bridgeport. Jimmy was loved by all. He was known for his bigger than life personality. His main love was his family but he loved the ocean and the beach. He would do anything for people and had the biggest heart. In addition to his parents, survivors include his two sisters, Lauren Wilson Pucci of California and Linda Wilson Criscuolo, her husband David and his niece Jordan Criscuolo and nephew Trevor Criscuolo of North Carolina. Friends may greet the family on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull from 4-7 p.m. A prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Gary MacNamara
November 10, 2017
no words can describe this loss........
Pauline Aiken
November 10, 2017
Pat and Lauren I am truly sorry for the loss of Jimmy I hope God give you guys and your family love strength to get through your time of sorrow may the angels protect you all MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND JIMMY
Carol Morgan
November 10, 2017
Jimmy, your wonderful, deep voice, your heartfelt laugh, and your beautiful spirit will forever brighten my memories of you. I'll take that walk on the beach with you next time I'm at the coast.
Love you, cuz! Carol
Alisha James
November 9, 2017
You were a wonderful person inside and out and will truly be missed. My prayers and condolences to your family!
Josh Troost
November 9, 2017
You taught me sooo much and I couldnt have asked for a better boss!!!! I miss the 4 Seasons Farm Market my man!!! And have fun making a wonderfully big impression in heaven!!!
Debbie Grich-Campbell
November 9, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. May Jimmy rest in peace.
Spring Wyatt
November 9, 2017
Jimmy, I will miss your amazing smile and cheerfulness, even in the hardest of times. No more suffering buddy, you are free to fly with the angels .... You will be sadly missed my friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family...
Spring
Barbara Schultz-Gutowski
November 8, 2017
My deepest sympathy for your loss. may God Bless you and your family always.
Tammy Schuler-Beaudoin
November 8, 2017
You will be sadly missed Jimmy. Jim and I send our deepest sympathies to your family. Thank you for the music and the friendship.
Michelle Lynch
November 8, 2017
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you with love and sending peace.
Michelle
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