James Fiore LaVelle, 73, of Port Charlotte, FL, formally of East Haven passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. James was born in New Haven on March 15, 1945 and was the son of the late Fiore James LaVelle and Mary Edna Langley LaVelle. He is survived by his daughters Joy (David) Grant, grandson Ty James of Port Charlotte, FL, and Nicole (Dennis) Corriveau, grandson Matthew James and granddaughter Avery Reese of East Haven and a sister Rose Marie (Martin) Higgins of East Hampton, CT. Also survived by Rose Shea of Bridgeport. James served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He was a truck driver for CF Freight for over twenty years and a member of the Teamsters Union Local #443.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00. Interment will full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929
Rip to my uncle jimmy…you have been such a special person in my life…I love you so much i wish I could have seen you before you passed…im glad I have so many great memories of you and w you…this is the 1st time in a long time that I really am at a loss for words…my heart is just so heavy..To my cousins joy and coco..I will always be here for you I love you both so much,I wish I could take all the pain from you..
RIP uncle jimmy,I love you and will miss you so much..I will keep you close to my heart until we meet again…rest in paradise my sweet angel..😢😢
Joy, again to you, David ,ty and family I am so sorry for your lost. You and David were an amazing and your dad knew how much you both loved him.
RIP Jimmy :..( You are no longer suffering you are in a peaceful place with our Lord. You were one awesome man, raising two beautiful daughter that were your world as you are to them! I know you will watch over them because THATS YOU JIM YOU were always concerned at all times ! Your girls were blessed to have a dad like you and as a man to raise them on your own is one special man!
Joy and Coco there are no words that will ease your pain and we wish we can do that for you both! Please just keep in mind he will watch over you both and hold on to all the sweet memories you had with him. We love you and my heart is aching for you both. We will not be able to attend the services , but know WE ARE WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT. Again RIP JIMMY
Our dear friend will be forever missed . I had the honor of meeting Jimmy, Glenn & Nancy when they walked into the restaurant that I was managing at the time , also being from Connecticut, a bond was formed almost immediately and a true friendship was born that day . The loss is painful , but we have to know he’s with our Lord now which puts us at ease . My husband and I extend our condolences to the family , but a special condolence to Joy & David, whom we know went through a lot taking care of him and that we had the honor of meeting through Jimmy . We will miss a dear friend , we love you forever and our lives were better because of knowing you …………..God Bless
Scoot & Sue Mitchell ( Port Charlotte , Florida )
This morning the light in this world got just a little dimmer. This morning a very special human being left this domain. James Fiore LaVelle was a good man, good, solid and true, and so much more. His life was not an easy one, he faced much adversity. James Fiore LaVelle was the kind of man that did what needed to be done and pushed onward, even when life was hard and unfair. Yet even with all that unwavering strength and that stoic demeanor, he was kind decent and fair. No one he cared about need ever doubt it. I learned this as a small boy, even then I instinctively knew when he scooped me up in his arms, I was safe and secure and, as I grew, so did my respect, admiration and, love for him. How lucky I was to be part of a family with men like him. I met him after he had returned from doing his duty to protect and serve us all. He never talked much about combat in Vietnam. Never said much more than he did his best to do his duty. No one in this family has any doubt that he did just that. He also raised two beautiful daughters, who have grown into amazing women who grace the world with their intelligence, kindness and love, in all that they do. I don’t think I have ever seen a father with more love, pride, and respect for his children, and them for him. More than that though, his influence is so very evident among his family and friends. Yes the world was just a little dimmer today and yet, I have no doubt as he slipped the bonds of this earth, he was lifted up by the great respect, admiration and, love of all of us. You will always be Uncle Jim, because You live on so brightly in our hearts and minds.
Jimmy when you became my brother March 15, 1945 I truly wanted a sister like most girls might have, BUT you topped it. I will miss you in person but one of your last messages is still on my phone and it will stay there so I can hear your voice any time I’m thinking of you. Before you were born I wanted a baby sister BOY you went way over the top as my wonderful loving brother, to me as well as to your girls and my children. I think of you so much and I can’t stop crying thinking you are gone from our life. I have been so luckey you came in my life, as a little girl I wanted a baby sister, brother you topped it all. So many girls in younger years would say he’s your brother! I sure felt special then and will forever until we meet again, I love you brother and can’t say it enought I was so lucky to have you in my life. Jimmy you will be forever missed. I WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.
joy coco I was very sorry to hear of dads passing .we very close for many years and as time goes by and we lost touch. I will never forget him. rest in peace my friend and we will meet again.
Jimmy, the Bull, we are going to miss you. You were a class act and your friendship meant a lot to us. You were a great friend, the true meaning of the fact that “friends are the family you choose”. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Joy and Coco – you were blessed with a wonderful father. He will always be in your hearts and you know he will be watching over you and your families.
All our love,
Bob and Eileen
so sorry for your loss.
On May 24th at 1:42pm I watched you take your last breath. It’s surreal looking back that the whole time you waited until David took your hand for a while to let go. Even in death you were protecting me.
For my whole life it has always been you, you were my hero! I admired you in everything you did! You were so darn strong and resilient! You taught me so much about life, love family and the meaning of true friendship! You had so much pride!
You were hardworking, loyal and always there for anything!
You raised us dad, we are smart, successful, amazing women with wonderful families! You did it! Your greatest accomplishment was us!
My father always showed his love, we were his whole world. He was always thinking of us in everything he did!
I am so grateful that I had you to learn from. You have a lot of people who love you.
You fought like a BULL! Never giving up! We joke that you had 9 lives!! But this time was your time. And I would not change a thing! You got to do everything your way! You were able to stay home, be comfortable, say your goodbyes to family and friends and we got to spend the last 3 years by your side!
You were not alone and you were so comfortable.
My dad was so old school, he still had a flip phone and refused to upgrade! He held the door for you, he paid for your meal, he expected to be waited on ha ha ha , and he never changed his values or beliefs for anyone. He was stubborn, particular about everything! He was such a great man and had so many people who loved him!!!
Dad you were my rock and it’s going to be so hard to be here without you!! I know you are safe and not suffering anymore but I sure will miss you!!!! Thank you for everything you have done for us and for always showing me how much you loved me!!!!
Joy
Jim, May you sit by the side of God and rest after your long and tough battle. I do not know any man that has been in your company that had a bad thing to say about you, you were the ultimate friend Jim, and a very good father, you will be missed by many.
I miss and love you Jim,
Don
Very sorry the Jimmy has passed away .. He is with Peace with God Jimmy Ballard
Joy and Coco I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family. 😞🙏🏼
RIP Jimmy
Rest in peace, Jimmy you were a caring and wonderful man.
Joy and Coco, my heart breaks for you. You were the pride and joy of your father’s life. He worked long and hard to give you the best life for he could. Ever since you were babies he took over and raised you to be exceptional young ladies and you should be very proud of who you are today thanks to him. He will never leave your side for his soul will forever be imprinted in your heart. Look for little signs …his favorite song, things he used to say that stay stuck in you thoughts, his favorite foods, and his favorite cologne. All these things keep him alive forever in your day life. And remember that he hears you when you talk to him so never stop.
Love, hugs, and prayers🙏
Jimmy, I could never thank you enough for everything you did for me, and with me, I will see you again, you were the best friend and family I ever had, we both will miss you, I love you
Good bye old friend RIP Jim.
Condolences to the entire family from the Pacelli family. So very sorry for your loss 🙏
Joy and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I never got to meet your dad but knowing you, I’m thinking he must have been amazing. I’m happy you got to spend time with him before he passed. I love you and am thinking of you and your family.
Our sympathy for your loss. I worked with Jimmy at CF.
When I found out you had let this world, I started to think about the perfect thing to say and write. My friend taught me that there is a saying that Jewish people use when they here of a passing, I hope it helps. Baruch Dayan Ha’emet. It means blessed is the true judge, G-D is the true judge of when people live or die. May G-D be with you during your time of need.
I’ve known Jimmy for 50 plus years. A good person and father. My sincere sympathy to his entire family.