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James Deakin Obituary
James R. Deakin, age 78, of Danbury, Conn., husband of Patricia (DeRosa) Deakin died on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Danbury Hospital shortly after his admission.
Mr. Deakin, affectionately known as "Tiger Deakin" was born in Danbury, December 29, 1934, a son of James W. and Mary Irene (Hanish) Deakin. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Danbury High School.
A Master Carpenter with Carpenter's Union #210, Mr. Deakin was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran having served during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Joseph Parish of Danbury and served as an altar server and usher.
A behind the scenes volunteer assisting his wife Pat in her community and church endeavors, he truly lived his life dedicated to his wife and family. A NY Giants and N Y Mets fan, he will be sorely missed.
In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, Mr. Deakin is survived by a son, James W. (wife Lisa) Deakin of New Milford; two daughters, Mary (husband James) LiVigni of Mendon, MA and Kathleen (husband Roger) Dean of Danbury; a sister, Karlene (husband John) of New Preston, CT; nine grandchildren, Lindsay, Ashley, Kathleen, Michael, Cory, Rachel, Zachary, Emma and Madison and several nieces and nephews.
A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church, 372 Main St., Danbury.
Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 5 PM to 8 p.m.
Contributions to St. Joseph Parochial School, 370 Main St., Danbury 06810 would be appreciated.
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for James Deakin
July 3, 2013
Patty - I just heard today of your husband's passing...Please accept my sincere sympathies to you and your family. Sincerely, Dottie Lusik (from the gym)
MaryBeth Prunty
June 24, 2013
Mrs. Deakin, Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to just now hear of your loss. May the Light of God surround you during this difficult time. My deepest condolences. Jim truly exemplied "Siemper Fi". May God Hold you all close.
Colleen Shook
June 20, 2013
Mrs. Deakin, Mary, Kathy and Jimmy,
After reading the posts, I was overwhelmed by the memories of living in that wonderful neighborhood! The memories will be cherished forever and we miss Mr. Deakin who was such a huge part of our lives. I too still see him on that tractor! Hugs and prayers to all of you!
Colleen Murphy-Shook
Tom and Fran Spegnolo
June 18, 2013
To the entire Deakin Family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
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Donna Spegnolo Maccarrone
June 18, 2013
Dear Mrs. Deakin, Kathy, Mary and Jimmy, I was so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of your whole family growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laurie Brady
June 18, 2013
Dear Mrs. Deakin, Mary, Cathy and Jimmy
I am so so sorry for your loss. My siblings all could not have said it better. I have so many of the same fond memories. As you face these coming months, may God bless you with peace love and the knowledge that you are all loved and are being kept close in prayer. May this journey be filled with so many of the memories that are your special ones that keep him close and allow you to heal one day at a time. He was an incredible man, husband, father, grandfather and God has a new angel in heaven.
God Bless you all,
Love,
Laurie Matzinger-Brady
June 17, 2013
So sorry for your lost Jim and family...Our prayers go out to you and your family!
Rocco and Cristina Perna
Marcy and Dick Boughton
June 17, 2013
Deakin Family..The Durkin family is deeply sorry to hear about the death of Jim Sr. We all grew up together and have many wonderful memories espically when our parents were together. Sincerely Art,Maureen and Marceline
June 17, 2013
We were so blessed to have the Deakin and Dean families come into our lives on that beautiful trip to Italy over 10 years ago. We instantly fell in love with Jim as well as all of you. His smile, his laughter, his voice was always music to our ears. He was a shining example of a loving husband, caring father, and thoughtful friend. He is sure to be missed by all. May you find comfort in your memories. We love you. XO, Tara & Matt Chila
Laureen Kuehn
June 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are will the Deakin Family. I have the most wonderful memories of Mr. Deakin growing up.
Nancy & Jim Renna
June 16, 2013
Patti and family: We are VERY SORRY to hear the news about Jim. Please accept our MOST SINCERE condolances to you and your family. Our thoughts and love are with you....
June 16, 2013
"My prayers go out to you and your family" .
Rafael, Yun-Kyung and Hana Picorelli
ROBERT TOUSSAINT
June 16, 2013
TO THE DEAKIN FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS.ROBERT
June 16, 2013
TO THE DEAKIN FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS ROBERT TOUSSAINT DNSLN CT DKH 1952
June 15, 2013
My condolences and thoughts to the Deakin family.
Andy Perna- Danbury
Chrissy Krumholz
June 15, 2013
Mrs Deakin, Jimmy, Kathy and Mary. Words cannot express my overwhelming sadness when I heard of Mr. Deakin passing. I have so many fond memories that it is hard to pick just one. The tractor rides up the driveway to get candy or being mesmerized by how he was able to mow his yard by sitting sideways on the tractor...how did he do that? My heart goes out to you all during this time. I feel so truly blessed for having grown up across the street from such a wonderful person. He will be missed! May you have Gods peace...
All my love Chrissy (Matzinger) Krumholz
Richard Matzinger
June 15, 2013
Dear Mrs. Deakin, Mary, Kathy, and Jimmy
I am at a loss for words, I was so shocked and heartbroken when Mom asked me to sit down and then told me. We have known the family since I moved across the street about 43 years ago. He was a father figure to me for so many years, especially after my father passed on almost 30 years ago. I always enjoyed having conversations with him about our neighborhood and how our families are doing. Loved the memories how he would watch us playing basketball and badminton at his house with his son Jimmy and his sisters along with other neighborhood kids. The most daring memory I have is when every time he mowed his front lawn, his butt was half off tractor seat trying to balance on the hill! I always had my phone ready in case he flipped over!
The neighborhood will not be the same without him! I will miss him dearly and will never forget him! God Bless!
Richard Matzinger and family
June 15, 2013
Mrs Deakin, Mary, Kathy, and Jimmy,
I was deeply saddened when my mom called to tell me of Mr. Deakin's passing. I have wonderful memories of growing up next door and especially Kathy and I pretending do drive in your car. I still have never seen a lawn that was as well manicured as Mr Deakin kept yours! My thoughts and prayers are with your and your entire family.
Much love,
Cheryl Matzinger Prigge
Paul Hannan
June 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Deakin family.
In my teen age years I knew two Jim Deakin's, and not sure which has now passed. There was Big Jim, who played basketball with my brother Dick, and the other who was into hot rods (1941 Ford with an Olds motor), and lived behind the Teachers college, next to the little church.
Gib Geiger Jr.
June 15, 2013
Patti,Jimmy,Mary,Kathy- my heart broke last night, when I spoke to Jim Jr., and got the news about Jim. He was by far one of the greatest people to come into my life. Our work relationship, turned into a life long friendship, that few people are lucky enough to have. He taught me so much in the carpentry/construction field, that there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him, when I am hanging a door, putting up some trim, or building a staircase. We laughed every day together, sometimes until we were crying! He was a second father to me,a mentor, and great friend. I will miss his Christmas cards, our phone calls on Father's Day, and knowing he is no longer a phone call away. I will talk to him everyday, as I look out over our Vermont farm, and have comfort in knowing he is up there looking down on us all. God bless you guys, and thanks so much for sharing him with me for all those years. Love Gibby, and Sue Geiger
Jim Yoder
June 15, 2013
My Condolences to the Entire Family
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