James E. Peterson, Sr., 78, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 27, 1941. He was the son of the late Carl and Alice Dailey Peterson and grew up in West Haven. Jim drove a truck for Construction Materials in North Haven for many years before retiring. In addition to spending time with his family, he loved classic cars and watching the Bruins. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years Laurie Peterson, his daughters Shelley Capp and Jennifer Peterson, his son and daughter-in-law Jim and Norma Peterson, and his grandchildren, Thalia (Spencer) Moran and Bryan Moran. He is also survived by his brother Carl Peterson, his sisters and brothers-in-law Alice and Jim Perrelli and Helen and Dom Palumbo, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Joan Peterson.
Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
Shelley, I’m so sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family.
To Shelley and family, I am very sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I will miss seeing him at the Soundtiger’s hockey games.
Love always,
Dad Capp
We are so very sorry for the loss of our Dear Uncle Jimmy. We pray for his family at this very difficult time. We will miss him always. Sending all of our love and support.
I’m so sorry for everyone lost I got to meet James and he was an amazing person to know and always had a smile on his face and loved to be around the family all the time she will be truly missed and he was very loved
Thailia. We are sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you your family. Our love to you and Spencer. Nancy and Bert
Thalia and Spencer and your family and friends, I’m very sorry about the loss of your beloved grandfather. You’re very lucky to have had such a close relationship to him and it warms my heart to know that you have and always will carry such warm memories. There’s nothing like the Special Love of a Grandpa. Xo
Sorry Jennifer and family for loss of your father, Husband and Brother may he Rest In Peace.
Jenn, I’m sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers to you and your family.
Shirley Farm
I’m Michelle’s aunt
To the Peterson Family , Jim was always a friendly , smiling face and I have fond memories of his warmth and humor. Take care. Love, Kristen Heinig