James L. "Jim" Wolfe

James L. "Jim" Wolfe, 57, of East Windsor, loving husband of Nancy C. Sheehan, died Tuesday, (August 20, 2002) at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Hartford, a son of the late James and Judith (Moller) D'Ancona, he had resided in Middletown for many years, where he attended Wesleyan University. He later resided in California and Maine before settling in East Windsor five years ago. Jim was a true renaissance man who enjoyed teaching snow skiing in Connecticut, Vermont, and Chile. He was an accomplished professional Freestyle skier in the 1970's, competing at the National Championships as a somersaulting professional. He went on to become a successful restauranteur at LaBocca Restaurant, Ziti Restaurant, Middlesex Rotisserie, all of Middletown, along with Pelican's Restaurant in Essex. He later became an accomplished sailor and Charter Boat Captain in St. Martin. He was also a playwright and filmmaker. Jim was also known as a "Master Craftsman" for his work in house design and construction and building furniture of aged wood. After his brother Tom died accidentally, Jim started the Nelson D'Ancona Foundation which funded a rescue helicopter, called "Eagle One", out of Chester to provide emergency services to individuals in need in the area of Long Island Sound. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Thomas D'Ancona. Besides his wife, Dr. Nancy C. Sheehan, Jim is survived by a step daughter, Makala Clifford of East Windsor; a brother, Jason D'Ancona in Norway; two sisters, Leita D'Ancona of Hartford, and Donalda D'Ancona; two uncles and aunts, Charlie and Gail Moller of Wethersfield, and William Moller in California; special cousins, Steven Moller and his wife Sharon of Cape Cod, MA, Marcey Hickey and her husband Brian of Granby; Jane Moller of Cape Cod, MA, Christopher Moller of Wethersfield, Deidre Moller of Wethersfield, Abby Moller-Mullen and her husband Charles Mullen of Granby, MA, Rhonda Moller in California; and dear in-laws; as well as many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews throughout the New England and Michigan areas. A memorial celebration of Jim's life will be Sunday, September 1, 1p.m., at his residence in East Windsor. Private burial will be held at the convenience of his family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James Wolfe Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 315 Main Street, P.O. Box 2700, Middletown, CT 06457. Jim will be best remembered for his charisma, unending generosity and desire in maximizing other's potential. The D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford, has care of arrangements. For online memorial messages to the family, please visit our website, www.desopo.com