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James P. Brautigam Sr.

1940 - 2014

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

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Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home

82 Cliff Street

Norwich, Connecticut

James Brautigam Obituary

James P. Brautigam, Sr. Aug. 10, 1940 - Mar. 4, 2014 NORWICH - James P. Brautigam, Sr. 73 of Norwich passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. Jim was born on August 10, 1940 the son of Frederick Brautigam and the late Frances (Murray) Brautigam. Jim attended NFA and was retired from the Electric Boat Co. in Groton. Jim married Dorothy Guinan on June 16, 1962 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Norwich. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years. Jim is also survived by his daughter, Deborah DeRosier, his grandchildren, Casie and Matthew DeRosier, his father, Frederick Brautigam, his brothers, Robert and his wife Lucille, Arthur and Frederick and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Frances and his son, James P. Brautigam, Jr. Funeral and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Condolences may be share with the family at www.cummings-gagnefh.com.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 7, 2014.

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Angela DeBartolo

March 11, 2014

Dear Dottie and Debbie,
In sympathy I extend my prayers to your family. May you find comfort in the so many memories of the past. Reflect on those good memories and let your smiles warm your heart in remembrance of your loved one.
With love you are in my thoughts and prayers, Angie DeBartolo

March 10, 2014

Dottie & Family
I was very sad to hear of your loss.Please know my prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Caroline Bernal.ledyard,Ct.

Nancy Belliveau Barry

March 9, 2014

Growing up on Otrobando Avenue, I have fond memories of the Brautigam boys. I extend my condolences to Jimmy's wife, Dottie, and to Bobby, Buddy, and Fred, as well as to Mr. Brautigam. So very sorry for your loss.

Fran Clark

March 8, 2014

Dottie, I am so sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with you. If you want to talk you can call anytime.

james and shirley Murray

March 7, 2014

Cousin Dottie and Debbie we are so sorry for your lost words will not help we know but pray God helps you's at this time. we know your lost is great and will be saying a special prayer for you's Uncle Flash cousin Bob,Buddy,and Freddy we pray for you's May God Bless you all shirley and jimmy

Joe Murray

March 7, 2014

To the entire Brautigam family I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of James. You all are in my prayers.

barbara gomes and family

March 7, 2014

Dottie, Debbie,and the entire family.i and my family send you our love and sincere condolances of the loss of your loved one,Jim.we remenber him fondly and being his nextdoor neighbor so long ago is still in our minds forty something years later.god bless.

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