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James McCready Obituary
James C. McCready, 86, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 20, 1933 in Marion Station, Maryland to the late George and Ola Lane McCready. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and the Norwalk Police Department and retired as a Security Officer. He was married to Rev. Margaret McCready of Norwalk, CT. In addition to his wife of 64 years, his memory will be treasured by one daughter; Brenda McCready Shannon and her husband Bishop James Shannon, one son; Michael McCready, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, a special granddaughter; Amber McCready, three brothers; Harold McCready (Joan), Welton McCready and Robert McCready (Carmen) and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. James was predeceased by a son, James C. McCready, Jr., one sister and five brothers. The service of celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel AME Church, 19 Academy St., Norwalk, CT. with Rev. Dr. Richard Wesley Clarke officiating. The service will be private. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.
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Robert Mccready
May 20, 2020
This is a brother i will never forget he was a caring brother he was always there for you any time any where he will be missed especially by me I Love You Coley you will br there with mom and dad also his son James McCready,Jr also his brothers Jack,Donald, Ernest,William,Louis,And Sister Naomi
Marsha Sanders
March 31, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Thelma Todd- Holman
March 29, 2020
Brenda and the entire family please except my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one.
I pray that god will comfort and give you peace as the days go by.
God Bless You.
jon velez
March 29, 2020
I remember Coley from the Tony Gulf days! Always smiling!
Mary Sanders
March 29, 2020
May God bless your family during your time of sorrow.
Bill Sweet,Jr
March 29, 2020
Coley had a forever present smile. I spent many of my childhood days at his house,palling around with son Michael.Just a great house to spend time at.Coley and Margaret treated me like family for which I am forever grateful. I will remember his infectious laugh and his easy going manner. My sincere condolences to Margaret,Michael and Brenda as well as the entire McCready family. RIP my friend.
Doug Dingee
March 29, 2020
Coley gave us all, at New Canaan Ave Service, a reason to laugh and smile everyday. Thanks for the memories, rest well my friend.
Phyllis Bolden
March 28, 2020
Rev McCready and family, please accept my sincere condolences. I am praying for your consolation.
March 28, 2020
Rest in peace my friend.Will miss your smile and your laugh !!!
A Friend !!
A good guy from a great family
Domenic Cocchia
March 28, 2020
Coley truly knew the value of trust among friends
Judith Monroe-Miller
March 28, 2020
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the McCready family. May God hold all of you in his loving arms at this most difficult time. Peace be with you.
March 28, 2020
Rest In Peace Coley
Ron Chase
Davenport,Fl
gregory riley
March 27, 2020
Dear McCready Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy from the Riley family in the loss of your beloved James.
Gregory L. Riley, Sr.
Retired NPD
Past President Norwalk Guardians Association, Inc.
Donna and Ronnie Dominick
March 27, 2020
So sorry for your family's loss.
Kevin McClellan
March 27, 2020
God has one of the best men in the world on his watch tonight. I've known Mr. McCready since I was a little kid growing up in South Norwalk and just knowing the man and his brother Harold was an important part of my becoming a better person. My prayers go out to the whole family. They don't make men like him any longer. With much love and thanks, Kevin McClellan
Bridget
March 27, 2020
May you Rest In Peace our longtime friend. Coley we will miss you. Your smile and warm personality was so special. Our condolences to the whole McCready family. Blessings. Sincerely, Glen and Bridget Dudas
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