James Robert (Jim) Hartman died Thursday at the age of 74. He was born to the late John and Julia Miller Hartman of Meriden. He graduated from the University of Hartford and was married to his wife, Marilyn O’Connor Hartman. Upon graduation, he joined Pratt & Whitney and worked as a manufacturing and industrial engineer. He served as a Vice President of the companies Aircraft Club. Jim was civically active in North Haven, his home for forty-eight years. He was a founding member of the Peter’s Rock Association, Past President and Senator of the North Haven Jaycees, President of the North Haven Coordinating Council, and a member of North Haven’s Bicentennial Committee. He loved to golf, jog, fish, and follow the Boston Red Sox. He is survived by four children; Laura (Mark) Fonicello of Stafford Springs; Kathy (Dean) Artusa of Hamden; Sharon (Scott) Morris of Farmington; and James Hartman of West Hartford. He was preceded by his sister Mary Jane and husband Dick Cerutti of Kensington. He leaves behind two brothers: John (Ginger) Hartman of Bristol and Philip (Marge) Hartman of Southington. He is also survived by six beloved grandchildren: Angelica and Dean Michael Artusa of Hamden; Megan and Joseph Fonicello of Stafford Springs; and Blaise and Nichole Morris of Farmington. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad is at peace now and no more pain and suffering. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We love you.
My the Lord Bless you And Keep You.
My condolences to you and your family, sorry for your loss.