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James Acabbo Obituary
Dr. James F. Acabbo, 94, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026. Born on December 25, 1931, Dr. Acabbo lived a life rooted in faith, service, and dedication to education. He was the beloved son of the late James and Asunta Acabbo and was predeceased by his cherished sister Madeline Improta and her husband Louis Improta. Dr. James Acabbo is survived by his loving niece, Susan Ranciato and her husband Raymond; his great-nephew Blaise Ranciato, his wife Megan, and their children Lorraine and James; and his great-niece Rayven Consiglio, her husband Andrew, and their children Madeline and Margot. Dr. Acabbo devoted his professional life to education, serving with distinction as a school administrator for the West Haven Board of Education and later as a school administrator for the Archdiocese of Hartford. His leadership, integrity, and commitment to students and educators alike left a lasting impact on the communities he served. A man of deep Catholic faith, James lived his beliefs through service and kindness, he will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, and quiet strength. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and lifelong dedication to education.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Aedan Church, 112 Fountain Street, New Haven on Saturday morning, January 10th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in St. Lawrence Cemetery. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Mike Emmerth
February 1, 2026
Sorry to hear of Dr. Acabbo's passing. Today's Mass at St. Aedan was celebrated in his honor. I knew him late in his career, as head of the St. Aedan preschool, where my daughter attended.
Joan Higgins Warner
January 13, 2026
Jim was my first Principal at Forest School . He was new and so was I. That began many years of working with a wonderful man and a good friend. I will keep him in my prayers. Condolences to Susan and family. Joan Higgins Warner
Linda Barile Ericksen & Josephine Barile
January 12, 2026
Dear Susan & Family we are so sorry for your loss May He Rest In Peace. Linda & Josephine
Barry Grasso
January 8, 2026
I had Mr. Acabbo as a teacher at Pagels...great teacher...very sorry to hear of his passing..Rest in Peace.
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Mark Fournier
January 8, 2026
Sorry to hear about Jims passing ,he graduated West Haven high will my parents Bill & Marylou Fournier and worked with my father in the school system.
Joyce Polio
January 7, 2026
Dr. Acabbo was an educational legend. For the past 50 years I have worked for him. admired him and followed him. His family was paramount in his life always recounting the family dedication to him and him to them.
He had many cherished moments with them and the Acabbo/Ranciato/Improta home was open to all (still is). CT has lost an exemplary educator, eternally faithful uncle, great-uncle and (in my case) friend. His Christmas birthday will be with me forever. God bless you, Dr. A.
James Freda
January 7, 2026
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. A Gentleman and a Great mentor of Children throughout his career in Education My Deepest Sympathy. Jim Freda Milford Ct
adreanne good
January 6, 2026
my heart felt condolences go out to the family a beautiful beautiful person with a genuine heart of gold riheavenly beautiful peace gone but never ever ever will be ever forgotten
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