Roger W. James, 78, of North Haven, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in Manchester on November 20, 1933; son of the late Albert and Doris Rodgers James. Mr. James served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy and had worked as an Inspector for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for fifty-five years and was employed there at the time of his passing. An avid boater, he was a member of the Pattaconk Yacht Club in Chester and also enjoyed many outdoor activities. Father of Susan (John) Rosadini of Meriden, Deborah (Gerald) Ruocco, Donna James all of North Haven, Eileen (Matthew) Ouellette of East Haddam and the late Kathryn Baker. Grandfather of John, Kevin, Lauren and Brian Rosadini, Michelle Ruocco, Kelsey and Megan Ouellette. Brother of Virginia (Jack) Place of North Haven, Janet Heffernan of Guilford and the late Constance Lingo, Warren and Donald James.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. James passing. I knew him best as Chellie’s Grandpa James. I have great memories of going to the yacht club and seeing his boat and him showing us the big turtles he fed by his boat. Please know you are all in my thoughts and I wish you comfort and peace. -Chrissy Ruocco Rutigliano (Jerry’s daughter)
My prayers go out to the family , I had the pleasure of working with roger for over 35 years. He was very smart and a hard worker. My final comment is that roger was loved by the pratt & whitney family.
It is always difficult when one of our loved ones pass on. We know how much
Don loved his brother; and now they will be together again to continue their boyhood pranks. This is said affectionately. Our prayers and condolences are extended to all of the family, particularly his daughters.
God bless you all and keep you safe.
My prayers goes out to Roger family. It was a pleasure working with Roger he was a very nice man. He will be miss greatly by his co-worker.