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James Bendzinski Obituary
James Bendzinski, 65, of Middletown, beloved husband of Karen Nichols, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Complete Care at Meriden Center.
James was born in Hartford, son of the late Victor J. Bendzinski and Germaine (Gosselin) Bendzinski.
Prior to his retirement, James was the owner of Meticulous Painters in Middletown. James was a true craftsman and lived up to the name of his company every day. James had many talents and skills; he enjoyed all water sports and skiing and was a known as "D.J. Jimmy Bendz".
He will be greatly missed by his family. Besides his wife, James is survived by seven sisters, Janine McPhee, Madeleine Keast, Adele Laudone and her husband, Lou, Estelle Bendzinski, Anne Phelps and her husband, Mike, Rose VanDover, Rita Murphy; three brothers, Thomas Bendzinski and his wife, Kathy, Daniel Bendzinski, Dominic Bendzinski and his wife, Wendi; along with many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
James' family would like to thank the Complete Care at Meriden Center, for the professional care and compassion shown to James and his family.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown. Friends may gather prior to the service from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Indian Hill Cemetery, 383 Washington Street, Middletown. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Becky Castro
May 29, 2025
Hello Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your dear sweet James. May his memories be a blessing to you. My deepest sympathy. Becky
John Cusano
May 18, 2025
My condolences and prayers for James and his family. I didn't know him. I worked with Vic (his father) . South Meadow Station, Middletown Station. I remember stories, one about leaving a 'gathering' and getting home and one of the 'ten' was missing. I've had visited the 'Russ Street' address several times. James, God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Divya (Patty) DiFazio
May 18, 2025
Karen, my heart goes out to you. Chuck and I loved James and enjoyed conversing on shared interests. My deepest sympathy to you, my dear and to all who loved him. We are so very sorry.
With so much love,
Divya and Chuck DiFazio
ARMAND BILODEAU
May 17, 2025
Always enjoy his company and skiing with him.
The Griffin Family
May 17, 2025
Growing up in Memere’s tenement house in Frog Hollow made you more like a brother than a cousin. We shared many memories of a simpler time when faith, family, a good work ethic and common sense were part of our blessed upbringing.
You were a combination of a quiet soul and awesome DJ who really knew how to get a room full of people up and dancing all night.
Rest in Peace Jamie, you will be missed. We know you are in heaven with the good Lord, enjoying a reunion there that we cannot even imagine.
Ishita Mukerji
May 16, 2025
Dear Karen, We are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories of James comfort you. We are thinking of you and sending our support.
Barbara, Matt & Laurie
May 15, 2025
We were so very sorry to hear of James passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Peace, love and light.
Elaine and Greg Chhabra
May 15, 2025
James was a wonderful friend and was like a brother to us. We will miss the sparkle in his eyes when he smiled, his caring ways, his jokes and laughter, and the love he gave to so many. We love you, James! Your spirit shines brightly.
Maria O’Toole
May 15, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tina Wideman
May 15, 2025
My deepest sympathy Karen for the loss of James my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I always remember him at the Movado farm holiday parties.
Gayle Rogers
May 15, 2025
Karen: So sorry to learn of James' passing. I only met him that once in Vermont many years ago, and I remember thinking 'such a nice guy'. Treasure your memories. Lots of love to you and his family.
Janet Gadomski
May 15, 2025
Karen and James' family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Harrington (née Yanchinsky)
May 15, 2025
Dear Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate the difficult days ahead.
Karen Nichols
May 15, 2025
I will love you forever you're always the pee in my pond miss you already your wife Karen
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