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James H. Connors III

1952 - 2025

James H. Connors III obituary, 1952-2025, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

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Dery Funeral Home

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Aug. 29, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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James Connors Obituary

James Henry Connors, III, 73 of Pittsfield, passed away August 17, 2025 at home. Born in Pittsfield on February 21, 1952, he was the son of the late James H. Connors, Jr., and Rita Kushi Connors.

Mr. Connors attended Taconic High School. He worked for Rabouin's and was self employed.

Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who loved all hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling. He was a Boston Red Sox fan and loved watching Sunday football. He enjoyed many hours in his local shed with friends. Most of all, he cherished his family.

Mr. Connors is survived by his daughters, Lindsey Connors, Cortney Provenzano, Gabrielle Connors all of Pittsfield. His wife, Linda Colvin Connors of Pittsfield; his beloved grandchildren, Connor Lawler, Lyiah Hubbard, Reagan Lawler, Aaden Hubbard, Miracle Tabon and Gemma Tabon. His sisters, Deborah Paterson of Pittsfield, Rosemary Altobelli and husband David of Cape Coral, FL, and Colleen Munson of Adams. As well as his son in-law, Rick Lawler and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly Connors, and his parents, Rita and James Connors, Jr.

Funeral Notice: Calling hours will be held, Friday, August 29, 2025 at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. Graveside services will be held, Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Pittsfield Cemetery in the Pinegrove section on Onota Street.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that checks be made payable to Cortney Provenzano to help the family offset the cost of a headstone.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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29

Service

6:00 p.m.

Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Aug

30

Service

10:00 a.m.

Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Cheryl and Jack Blaisdell

August 26, 2025

To Linda and to the Connors family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of (cousin) Jimmy. As a kid I remember him as happy go lucky and always willing to help anyone who needed help. We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of all of you at this sad time.

Jim & Terry Boland

August 26, 2025

Linda And Family, We are so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Colvin

August 26, 2025

Jimbo was the most lovable PITA I have ever met. Jimbe is walking with the spirit in the sunlight. Rest in peace.

John A. Bernardo Esq

August 26, 2025

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.

Dan McHugh

August 26, 2025

My condolences to the Connors-Colvin-Kushi families and friends. I remember Jimmy from high school at PHS before Taconic opened in Sept 1969. Last time I spoke with him was at our 20th 1970 PHS-THS-SJHS reunion in 1990. Good man.
May he rest in peace.

Dan McHugh
Colorado Springs CO

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