Name: Visitation for James J. Pascarella Sr.
Start: 2023-11-04T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-04T15:00:00.000Z
Location: W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

James J. Pascarella, Sr.
October 26, 2023
James J. Pascarella, Sr., of Branford, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Kennedy Pascarella. Jim was born on January 4, 1951 in New Haven, a son of the late Joseph "Duke" and Frances Williams Pascarella. He grew up in East Haven, where he was an exceptional athlete in football and baseball. He attended the University of New Haven on a baseball scholarship and eventually was drafted by the Texas Rangers of Major League baseball. He played for three years in their minor league system until injuries forced him to retire. He went to work for Tilcon Connecticut as an operating engineer with Local 478 for 48 years until retiring in 2021. Jim was inducted into the East Haven High School Hall of Fame, the University of New Haven Hall of Fame and, just two weeks ago, into the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club Hall of Fame. Jim was a longtime friend of Bill W. and was a mentor and guide, helping many people in recovery. He was greatly admired and respected and loved by all who knew him. Besides Betsy, Jim is survived by his children, James Joseph Dominic (Shana) Pascarella of Old Lyme, Cara (Todd) Cummings of Branford, Felicia (Josh) Viola of Higganum, and David, "DJ" Bartley of Wilmington, NC; his grandson Dom Lucas, brother Joseph (Cookie) Pascarella of North Haven and sister Linda (Butch) Cousins of East Haven.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., with a prayer service at 11:00 in the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405, or to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke @ninds.nih.gov.
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Published by The New Haven Register on Oct. 27, 2023.

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John E. Bud DeGennaro

November 4, 2024

I loved seeing Jim at Tilcon Wlfd Quarry. We both walked the Path and were Friends of Bill W. May our Lord Jesus Christ rest his soul.

Barbara Rosini

November 5, 2023

Dear Betsy & family. My deepest condolences to all of you. Reading his obituary said it all how Jimmy was truly a great man and it´s a great tribute to his life & legacy. I´m sure his memory will live on forever. May He Rest Peace. Love & peace Barbara Rosini

Carolyn Prato Carofano

November 4, 2023

To Jimmy's family ; we were good friends through EHHS and UNH. He was such a talented athlete. I have great memories of him, always my friend. Rest now Jimmy

Patrick Delaney

November 3, 2023

To Betsy and families,
So sorry for Jim's passing..when I lived in Branford and had a problem, Jim always had good advice and I'm grateful for what Jim showed us all with Humility and Grace.

Linda Balzano

October 31, 2023

Joe and Cookie, so sorry for the loss of your brother, may he rest in peace.

John E. Bud DeGennaro

October 30, 2023

I worked at Tilcon for many years out of North Branford as the Road Runner and had spent so many precious moments with Jim and his brother Joey. He was a great man and a big influence during my recovery. I now have 29 years and 8 months clean and sober through the help of People like Jim. In addition he had so many stories to tell and was an excellent Employee. My heart is broken. Joey, I'm so sorry for your loss. May Our Lord Jesus Christ rest his soul.

Ed Leary

October 30, 2023

Betsy, to you and your family, my sincere condolences for your loss. I spent alot of time in East Haven with my cousins but only met Jim a few years ago in FL. From our meeting, I felt like I knew Jimmy my entire life. He was that type of special person real and genuine. I know your heart is broken but my hope and prayer is your great loving memories and family will help you heal one day at a time. We are passing through this God's Earth School. Jimmy as husband, father, friend and man earned an A+ report card. He is at peace in a good place. God Bless You and Your Family

Ed Leary and Lisa too

Gary Liberatore

October 29, 2023

So sorry to learn of Jim´s passing.... One of he finest athletes to play for East Haven and the University of New Haven....A great teammate who put team success above personal success....My deepest sympathy to the entire Pascarella family...I can remember Jim´s father attending every game at New Haven...He will be greatly missed by all who knew him .

Margo Marini DeFelice

October 27, 2023

My love and sympathies to the entire Pascarella family on the loss of my childhood friend. Rest In Peace Jim. You will be missed

Susan and Chuck Guthrie

October 27, 2023

Betsy - We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you. Love, Susan and Chuck.

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