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James West Obituary

James West, 70, of Vernon, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.

He was born July 27, 1952, to the late Byron and Alice (Kelley) West. He retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Labor after many years.

He is survived by his brothers and sister and their spouses, Byron West Jr. and Bruny of South Daytona, Florida, Alan and Mary West of Stafford, Cathy and John Gionfriddo of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Jerry and Susan West of Garner, North Carolina. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many close friends that he considered family at Florence Mills. Besides his parents he is also predeceased by his brother, John Robert West; and his sister, Judy Martin.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 26, at St. Bernard Church in Rockville. Burial will follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Rockville.

The family would like to express their gratitude for all the care given throughout the years to Jimmy from Home Watch Caregivers and Interim Healthcare.

For online condolences, please visit

www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2022.

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Amy Drouin

January 13, 2023

This is Marcy and Jim at my wedding, 12/16/2000

Amy Drouin (Marcy´s daughter)

December 12, 2022

My sincerest condolences on the loss of Jimmy. Say hi to Mom when you see her, VanMan!

Claudette

November 27, 2022

Jimmy gained his wings ... a very good & determined man & uncle to my children .. his nephews Byron & Jason . When teenagers he picked the boys up on many weekends with his friend Donnie & took the boys to concerts .. played pool .. great memories
he surely will be missed by all who were near & dear to him ..

Adeola Martins

November 27, 2022

Jim was a good man! Kind, funny, caring! I worked with him for about 4 years as his caregiver and he taught me so much! I left the company but still kept in touch with him every once in a while. He kept coming to my mind the week before Thanksgiving but I kept telling myself that I would call and wish him a happy Thanksgiving and play catch up with him on Thursday, and when he didn't answer I knew something wasn't right. Just to find out that this has happened. My heart breaks with this news but I'm also happy that you're not in pain anymore! I hope your watching your favorite westerns and cooking shows in heaven I hope you're at peace. I love you so much Jim and you will be missed! I'll never forget your laugh and I'll never forget the things that you have taught me about life. I love you Jim rest peacefully

-Adeola

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Burke-Fortin Funeral Home

76 Prospect Street, VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066

Nov

26

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard's Church

25 St. Bernard Terrace, VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066

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76 Prospect Street, Rockville-Vernon, CT 06066

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