James Honiss Obituary
James W. Honiss Sr. passed away with family at his side at Hartford Hospital, on Monday August 4 th 2025. He was the son of Leon and Catherine Starr Honiss, and husband of 54 years to Louise Wasilewski Honiss.
James was born in New Britain, Connecticut, and raised in Berlin and East Berlin. James was and a graduate of Wesleyan University and went on to study teaching at Central Connecticut State U niversity. He eventually went on to become a teacher of mathematics, and computer sciences at Glastonbury High School from 1968 to 2008.
He is survived by his brother John (Greensborough, NC); his three loving sons-James (South Glastonbury, CT), Robert (Manchester, CT), and Thomas (Cambridge, MA); and his devoted wife Louise (Glastonbury, CT).
The family would like to thank the gentle and caring staff of Be Well Care at Home as well as the staff of the Emergency Room at Hartford Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in SS Isidore and Maria Parish at Saint Paul Church, 2577 Main St., Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin. Calling hours are on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hartford Hospital https://hartfordhospital.org/giving) or Klingberg Family Centers (https://klingberg.org/donate-now). For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.
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Lisbeth Correa- Gonzales
August 9, 2025
Jim was an amazing educator and colleague at GHS, always had a smile. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.
DJJOBA
August 8, 2025
Jim and I started teaching the same year and retired the same year. I always enjoyed his insightful and humorous observations. A wonderful teacher and colleague.
Jane and Roger Bonner
August 7, 2025
Our deepest Condolences on the passing of Jim, our dear colleague at GHS for many years. Jane and Roger Bonner
Donna Anderson
August 6, 2025
Sad to see the news of his passing. He was one of my first math teachers at GHS in 1975! I went on to get my BA in math, and Jim was a big influence on that decision.
Wishing you comfort during this difficult time.
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Gina
August 6, 2025
Our family sends our love and prayers. And, as a colleague, what an awesome and dedicated teacher! May God bless you all.
Jared Towler
August 6, 2025
I worked along side James for many years at GHS. He once said something very special to me and I will never forget it. He said, "I love teaching math because it is never the same. It is always interesting." I wish I had had a math teacher with that attitude when I was in high school.
Anita deMercado
August 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss.prayers to your family
Barbara Tyczkowski
August 6, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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