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James Rice Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Bonnie J. Rice, his wife of 53 years, who he loved dearly to the very end. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Robin Driscoll (Joey), his son, Scott Rice (Beth), son, Michael Rice, and his daughter, Michele Plemons (Brandon). He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Sarah and Shaun Driscoll, Kelly and Damian Rice, Crystal, Brandon Jr., and Aaron Plemons; and great-grandchildren, Gabriel Stedman and Madyson Yeomans; and his sisters, Nancy Glendenning and Helen Miller.
He was predeceased by his parents, James and Nancy Rice and a son, John Patrick.
He took great pride in his 44 year career at Electric Boat. He was a former member of the Oakdale Fire Co., and was involved in the Montville Little League.
Spending time at home with his family made Jimmy happy, and he will always be remembered for having an open door where family and friends were always welcome.
Per his wishes, all services will be private.
To leave an online condolence for the Rice family, please visit Jimmy's memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Route 32, Montville, is assisting the family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Rice
Ann Sullivan
January 21, 2012
Bonnie and family, I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My heartfelt condolences.
Connie Young-Fogleman
January 20, 2012
Dear Bonnie & family.. I will always remember the man that made me believe I was important!! I'm deeply sorry for your loss, he's with my daddy watching over us all!!! My prayers are with you all in this very sad time.
January 20, 2012
Dear MiKe, Michelle, Bonnie, and family, our thoughts & prayers are with you. With our deepest sympathy, Leroy & Jeanne Darrow.
Brenda and Bud Alexander
January 20, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the entire Rice family.
Karin Metcalf
January 20, 2012
Scott,
sorry for your loss
Robert Zeppieri
January 19, 2012
To the Rice family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories, memories that go back to the sixties even! Jimmy was truly one in a million. He loved us manor kids like he loved his own. I loved him too, and will never forget him. God bless you all.
January 19, 2012
Dear Robin and the entire Rice Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Robin, I didn't really know your dad but knowing the fantastic person you are he obviously instilled great qualities within you. My Prayers go out to all of you. Hugh John Shannon (Waterford, CT)
Barbara McCarthy
January 19, 2012
Dear Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May your many memories of happy times help you through this difficult and sad time. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and comfort you.
Mary Ellen Martin
January 19, 2012
Dear Bonnie And Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. With deepest sympathies.
Mary Ellen, Michael and Anthony Martin
January 19, 2012
Dear Scott,
I was sorry to hear you lost your Dad. I never knew him, only you, but you are such a gentle person as he must have been. Our hearts are with you.
Ruth and Dr. Mel Engel,Delray Beach,FL
Debby and Jerry Brown
January 18, 2012
We are so sorry for your families loss. Please know our thoughts and prays are with you all.
Larry &Toni Thompson
January 18, 2012
so sorry for your loss Bonnie. he was a great family man
Lisa Morich-Scovish
January 18, 2012
I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you.
Steve & Dee Hill
January 18, 2012
Dear Bonnie and Rice Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmy will not be forgotten, he was a great guy. We have lots of fun memories from past family get togethers.
Love Steve and Dee Hill and Bruce Hill
Diane Rioux
January 18, 2012
Dearest Bonnie & Family,
It's with great sadness that we heard of your husbands passing.
Please accept this message of our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Your friends,
Dennis & Diane.
Nancy Radgowski
January 18, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sean Drake
January 18, 2012
Mike, Michele & family
I was sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
January 18, 2012
Dear Mike and Michelle,
We are so sorry for your loss and want to extend our condolences to you, your Mom and the rest of your family.
Love,Lois and Bob Morich
Chuck Ullrich
January 18, 2012
Scott and Family, I am saddened for your loss. I enjoyed growing up in the Manor up the street from "The Rice's". Mr. Rice always seemed to have a smile and wave whenever i passed by. My prayers are with you. The Ullrich Family
David E. Rathbun
January 18, 2012
Saddened to read this notice today. Jim was a great guy, I knew him when we were growing up in Niantic, at NLHS (remember how they sat you alphabetically)- he sat behind me in home room. Then with Planning at EB for a good number of years. My Condolences to the family.
January 17, 2012
Dear Bonnie & Family
We are so deeply sorry to hear about your great loss. Jimmy was such a "great guy",we know how much he will be missed. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Don & Wendy Venditto, Lady Lake,Florida
January 17, 2012
To Bonnie and family--May your hearts be healed as God gives you strength in the days ahead.
Kim (Brown) Varney
January 17, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss,please know that you all are in our prayers as we ask God to be with you during this difficult time.Love, Kathi and Dave
Dennis Davis
January 17, 2012
Bonnie and Family
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies to all.Jim was a fine friend a pleasure to work with at EB.
Dennis and Marjorie Davis
Richard Muckle
January 17, 2012
Dear Scott,
I was deeply saddened to read of your dad's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him for many years at Electric Boat. Always willing to help in any way he could, always a gentleman, sometimes hard to find in the shipyard.
My deep condolences to you, your mom and family. May god give you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Dick Muckle
Brian Goldsmith
January 17, 2012
you were a great man uncle jimmy who never ceased to make me laugh....the family is in our prayers
Maureen Grohocki
January 17, 2012
Mrs. Rice and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Rice's passing. He was such a wonderful man. Bill truly enjoyed working for Mr. Rice. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mr. Rice.
Maureen & Bill Grohocki
Bob Murphy
January 17, 2012
To the Rice family,
You are in in my thoughts and prayers. The manor has lost two community staples this week. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Claire Morosini
January 17, 2012
Bonnie, I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil Scalise
January 17, 2012
Of all the great folks I've known at Electric Boat, Jim was one of the best. He would offer help to anyone who needed it - the vice president, or the sweeper, all in the same friendly way. A true people person, before the title became popular. He accomplished so much, and worked so hard, but always was a gentleman. My condolences to Jim's family. Phil Scalise
Bob Navin
January 17, 2012
Mr. Rice was a friend, a mentor and a stabilizing force in a turbulent Shipyard. We will all treasure our memories of Jimmy the family guy and Shipbuilder. Thank you for sharing your Jim/Dad with all of us.
January 17, 2012
It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a wonderful friend! Our memories go back many years from New London to moving & raising our families in "THE MANOR". We will always cherish the great times we had together. Jim's children & grandchildren will be his legacy & all who knew him will forever keep him alive in our hearts! God Bless all of you. Margie & Gary Murphy
Don and Chris Hapgood
January 17, 2012
Our sincere condolences are with the entire Rice family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hans Quamme
January 17, 2012
To Mike and the rest of the Rice family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Jimmy. I will remember him fondly from our younger days.
Jean Leca
January 17, 2012
May God grant the Rice Family His Peace and Blessing. I remember Jimmy from EB as an always willing to help fun guy to be around. He will be missed.
Jeff & Mari Jurczyk
January 17, 2012
To the Rice Family - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan & Janet Manville
January 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Rice family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 17, 2012
Bonnie and family- I only knew Jim from work experience and he was well liked by all that he shared his employment with. He will never be forgotten by those who had a chance to enjoy his expertise and his level attitude. Ken ( and Barbara) Sylvia Oakdale, CT
Karen Dragoo & The Brown Family
January 17, 2012
Dear Rice Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and Pop-Pop. The coming days will be hard but I believe Heaven just received some pretty special angels this week.
Ken & Liz Brevard
January 17, 2012
To Bonnie and Family. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Jimmy. He has been a wonderful neighbor for 39 years and we will miss him. Our prayers are with you.
mary perkins
January 17, 2012
Michele,Mike, & family
May all of your happy thoughts of your dad help heal the sadness you feel in your hearts.
Your in my thoughts..
Richard Murphy
January 17, 2012
Dear Bonnie and Family, i was deeply saddened when i heard the news about Jimmy. He was a true gentleman both on and off the job and i always enjoyed seeing him. He will be sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Anne & Dave LaGram
January 17, 2012
To The Rice family: I never knew your dad and husband, but he always opened his home and heart to my sister Joanne. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends and to those who knew him thru his years of joy here with you all. May he RIP and remember you will all be together again soon. His memories will always be with you as your guardian angel.
Ann Dave (Adams) LaGram
Barbara Joslin
January 17, 2012
Rice family-
My prayers are with you all. It is not an easy thing to go through, but you have the support of each other and many around you!
Pamela Mercado
January 17, 2012
To the Rice family my condolances I am so sorry for your loss your husband, father was a very good man who loved all.
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