James Dowd, Jr, 35, of East Haven, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. James was born in New Haven on April 1, 1980; beloved son of James Dowd Sr and the late Janet M. Corraro Dowd. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, karaoke and crabbing; he was a real jokester, always full of love and happiness which he spread to everyone he met; to know him was to love him. Loving brother of Jessica Dowd and beloved uncle to Payton Orosco and James Louis Gallo. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Clare Church, 234 Coe Avenue, East Haven on Saturday morning at 10:30 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Dear Jimmy and Jessica, We are unbelievably saddened by the passing of Jimmy. Our hearts are broken. We are sending love and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Love, Your cousins, Michele and Doug
My sincere condolences. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all of you. Lisa
Please accept our sincere condolences. There are no words. We will keep all of you in our prayers. God bless all of you. Love always Dolores and Jeff
My heart goes out to big jimmy and his family .I grew up down momauguin with jimmy he was always laughing and joking it is a privilege to have been friends with him .Even though I haven't seen or heard from him in a while I will always remember the good times we had rest in peace good friend untill we meet again .
Love always The Nesto family
To the entire Dowd family,
I offer my most sincere sympathy to all members of your family over your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Maureen
Jim and Jessica, At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your family.
Love, Steve and Darla Lawrence
Jim, Jessica and family, my sincere condolences go out to you all at this difficult time. My family has had a lot of good times with the Dowd family and we will never forget you Jimmy Jr !!
My heart is with you!!!!
Jimmy Im so deeply sorry for your loss,I cant even imagine,Your the nicest sweetest man I know and to have all this sorrow in your life its unspeakable,but we cant question God,I know its so hard for you and your family right now but know you were the best dad while he was here on earth and now he spends his enternal life with his lovely mom,have comfort in knowing she is taking care of him now. Love you
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim. May God somehow help you and your family get through this.
Jim and family. I don't have the words to tell u how sorry I am that this has happened to such a young and beautiful life. I can't even imagine your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that his love will never leave you and will comfort you. His soul is with his mother now and they will both watch over you until you meet again.
Words of sympathy are the only way I can express my saddness over this genuine loss.I know words are meaningless at such a tragic time,but unfortunately words of compassion are what is appropriate and expected at times like these.Im so sorry they can't even come close to soothing your pain.Jimmy was one of a kind,one of the funniest people I ever knew.He was always great company and he equally loved having people,or even a single person by his side.Once you were with him,he never liked letting you go,he made sure you were having fun and he would do ANYTHING to make sure you had fun,especially if you were feeling down.I remember the school bus pulling in front of his house and beeping….at age 5 jimmy would run out of the front door and run around his house onto the roof.He just sat there taunting everyone,while calm janet would come out and say "I'll bring him later" Sure enough minutes later he showed up at school.I have so many awesome memories throughout the 30yrs gladly knowing Jimmy.I will never forget him,he is unforgettable and will be such a pleasant spirit in a happier,healthier place.
Dear Cousins,
No words can express the terrible sadness. Sending so many prayers and love.
Sal
Dear Jimmy, Jessica and Family – Sending our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you may find strength in this most difficult time. Love, Cousin Robert and Theresa
Sending my condolences and lots of hugs to Big Jim & Jess. I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was one of a kind for sure & will be missed dearly! He was a friend to all & left beyond an enormous amount of great memories <3 Gone way too soon <3
Rest easy now pal. See you in the clouds……
Jim, Jess, Payton and baby James-you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love and strength to you all.
My heart goes out to you Jim and Jessica in the loss of your son and brother. God bless and help you through this sad time.
Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort. Love, Nancy Esteves
to the Dowd family I am so sorry for your loss. A part of my heart is missing now that Jimmy is gone. Jimmy always put a smile on my face and sang his favorite songs. I ill forever miss him and sad I no longer get to talk to him or see him. I met Jimmy while his mom and I were in rehabilitation. I saw how he would fluff her pillows, get her ice chips and often pushed me in the wheelchair. He was such a caring person. I am so happy I had the honor and privilege of knowing him. God Bless.
Jim, At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Love, Steve and Darla
Jimmy and family, Our sincere condolences go out to you in your time of mourning. Hold onto all the good memories and get your strength from that to make it through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim and family, my prayers again are with you during this time. I can only express how very sorry I am. May you find comfort.
Dear Big Jim and Family,
Our hearts are broken. Rachel, Ryan Denise and I express our deepest sympathy. Jimmy was a gentle loving friend to all of us. We are sorry that we can't be with you in your time of sorrow but you are in our hearts and prayers.
I can't believe this is actually happening. We weren't ready to lose you. We still need your sense of humor and one of a kind personality to keep us all laughing. Grateful to have had the decades of memories. It just won't be the same places, when you should be there. You're one of a kind and truly will never be forgotten by many. I will always miss you and never forget you, thanks for being my friend. –
Sending my condolences to jimmy Jessica and the rest of the dowd family..Jimmy was a special guy,one of a kind in my book,he will be missed by anyone that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with u at this hard time.May you rest in peace buddy!
My condolences to the Dowd family . Jimmy was a fun loving person and every time I pass by the house in short beach road it's a reminder that a young man was taken away too soon . Rip jimmy
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Life is a precious gift, yet can be so short. God has promised to one day soon eliminate death forever, along with all sickness, pain and sorrow. (Rev.21:4) He has also promised to reunite us with our loved ones on a restored paradise earth. The Bible says he longs to do this. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11,29; Job 14:14,15) I hope these scriptures will be of comfort to each of you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.