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James E. Heffernan

James Heffernan Obituary

James E. Heffernan November 3, 1932 - December 30, 2009 Preston - James E. Heffernan age 77 of 3 Lincoln Park Road Extension, Preston passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, NH on November 3, 1932 the son of Edward V. and Marie Smet Heffernan. Jim worked as a supervisor for the Supervisor of Ship Building Office in both Groton and Washington DC. He worked on both the Posieden and Trident missle programs and had participated in the sea trials of many submarines. An avid golfer, he played in many area tournaments, especially in the State Police golf tournaments. He also had worked at the Golf Shop at Mohegan Sun Casino. Jim is survived by a son, James M. Heffernan of Manchester and a step daughter Linda DiVergilio of Wellborn, FL and two grandchildren, Kyle and Michael Heffernan. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St,Groton. A visiting hour will be held from 6 until 7 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to the Caddy Scholarship Fund, c/o Thomas Edwards, 30 Meadow Dr., Gales Ferry, CT 06335

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jan. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Heffernan

20 Entries

January 11, 2010

Dear Heffernan Family,

With great sadness I send my deepest sympathy to the family. James (Jim) was my supervisor during my tenure at the Supervisor of Ship Building in groton, CT. I have nothing but fond memories of our working relationship at Sup. Ship. I will remember Jim as one of the best supervisor I've ever had in my working career. May God's blessings and the memories of Jim support you forever!

w/Sincere Sympathy,
Shirley Neal-Anderson
Accokeek, MD 20607
Supervisor of Ship Building 1987 - 1989

Idette Thompson

January 10, 2010

To The Heffernan Family:

I met Jim when I was only 16 and working a summer job at SUPSHIP. Jim eventually became my boss a few years later. We always had so much fun. After he retired I would see him often at Target and around town. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dorothy Beebe

January 9, 2010

January 9, 2010

Jimmy,

So sorry to hear about your Dad's
passing. My sincere sympathy to you
and your family.

Dorothy Beebe (Marian's sister)
Plainfield, Connecticut

Pat Fontaine

January 7, 2010

I worked with Jim from the opening of the Racebook at Mohegan Sun till he was done and moved onto other things and as his Boss he always did what I asked of him ( a great employee)and I saw him recently at the Breaders Cup day and he looked great I hope he wasn't sick too long I will surely miss seeing him there

Bob & Patty Buttermore

January 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 6, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing our thoughts and prayers to all.

Jennie Santiago

January 6, 2010

My sincere sympathy to the Heffernan Family. I worked with Jim at Target for a few years. He was always such an easy going guy. He always made us laugh as well. God Bless You All and may time heal your heart.

January 6, 2010

My sincere sympathy to the Heffernan
Family in the passing of Jim. I worked with his father at SupShips many years ago, and Jim was a chip off the block of his Dad. I played basketball with Jim while he was employed at EB Div. long before his SupShips career. Jim lived a full and exciting life, and enjoyed a good party. A great guy. I am sure you have great memories of him to fill your hearts, which I hope gives you strength at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Kenneth C. Shepherd (Wuerzburg, Germany)

Greg Goodspeed

January 5, 2010

James was a great guy! loved to play golf with him over the past 2 years.
He was lots of fun to be around and I will miss him.

Greg Goodspeed

Pete McIvor

January 5, 2010

I worked several years with Jim officiating baskeball. He was a wonderful, friendly person. My condolences to his family and friends.

Trish (McCormack) Brimmer

January 4, 2010

I had the honor of working with Jim in the Mohegan Sun Racebook. He was such a charmer! He told some great stories & I knew I was in for a fun night if I happened to be placed in a window next to him. My heart goes out to his family, he truly was a treasure.

Robin & Debbie McAteer

January 4, 2010

We camped with Heffe and Marian for many years. He always had something to keep the kids busy. And a story or two to entertain us around the campfire. God bless and keep him in His arms.

IN MEMORIUM

In countless gentle, kindly ways he lived a sermon all his days. Believing in the folk he knew and making friends his lifetime through
Enjoying life, its works and fun, he sought the best in everyone. Living his faith from day to day, he sowed good seed along the way.
Now death has set his spirit free in fields of immortality, to claim a task of greater worth than any he had known on earth.

MISS ME_BUT LET ME GO

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take. And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.

Matt Boiselle

January 4, 2010

I remember working with Jim in security during the first few years of the opening of Mohegan Sun. Simply one of the funniest & kindest men I have ever met. Prayers go out to all family and friends.

Carl Sheppard

January 3, 2010

Jim officiated many basketball games when I was coaching. He was loved by all the coaches and players. A wonderfully warm man. Gos Bless..........

Bob Macek

January 3, 2010

James and Linda,
I knew your Dad mostly because of Golf. Seemed to be a big part of his life. He sure was fun to be around, he will always be remembered with a smile.

Agnes and Bob O'Donnell

January 3, 2010

To the Heffernan Family:
We go back a long way with Jim and the good times that we all had. Softball games being one of the greatest.
We send our sympathy and condolences to you all.
Rest in peace.
Agnes and Bob O'Donnell

Barbara & Vic Peropat

January 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barry Christianson

January 3, 2010

Jim was a good neighbor to us here at the Lincoln Park Village. He regularly attended our "coffee clatch" and took the given title of "donut man"
with his ususal smile. Whenever we planned a gathering, whether our July 4th cookout, or our "Almost Oktoberfest" which he hosted, he was one of the first to volunteer to take on a responsiblity as a chef and handle it beautifully. He always was smiling, telling a humorous story, and politely listening to ours as he had mastered the art of being a good listener. In word and deed he was gracious, generous beyond expectation, and always made us smile, adding a positive and upbeat spirit to our day. His brief stay here added so much to our lives, and he will be missed but always remembered in the best of light. My condolences and sympathies to his family and friends.

Trish VanKeuren

January 3, 2010

My condolences to the family...may you find the strength to cope with Jim's passing. He was a respected friend and neightbor & will be missed by many. May God bless his soul........Trish

Leonard Ochat

January 3, 2010

You will be missed old friend. God Bless

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