James G. Blinn

James G. Blinn, 79, of Broad Brook, beloved husband of the late Mary (Giordano) Blinn, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born in Hartford on Aug. 22, 1942, the son of the late Howard and Jeanette (Gagnon) Blinn. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed as an electronics technician at Hamilton Standard for over 42 years. Outside of work James loved spending time with his grandchildren, hosting and keeping the holiday traditions alive for his family. He also taught art classes at the Broad Brook Senior Center and volunteered at the Radio Museum in Windsor.

James is survived by his children, Paula Morabito and her significant other, Robert Gilson of Niantic, and John Blinn of Windsor Locks; his grandchildren, Dylan Morabito, Amanda Morabito and her fiance, Dustin Seifert, Erica Morabito, Zachary Blinn, and Rachel Blinn; his brother, Danny Blinn and his wife, Debbie of Somers; his sisters, Sandy Blinn of Florida, and Sandra Borelli of Glastonbury; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Mary, he was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Robert Blinn.

James's family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A procession will gather at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. I-91 Tech Ctr. Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com