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James Cunningham Obituary

James T. Cunningham died April 12th, 2025. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Anita and their five children: William (Eileen) and his children, Caleb and Hali; Timothy and his companion Rachel; Judith Boyd (Parker) and their children, Marion, Jane and Conor; Michael (Janet) and his son, Matthew; and Mary Healey (Michael) and their son Patrick. James is predeceased by his grandson Daniel. Jim has donated his body to The UCONN Anatomical Donation Program. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 10am at St. Bridget's Church, located at 80 Main Street, Manchester, CT. Burial will take place at a later date. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

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Published by WFSB on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Michele heaton

April 25, 2025

What a sweet, kind, gentle man. I am so sorry for your loss.

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