James Francis Hassett, 79, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Haven. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Jo-Ann Natale Hassett. James was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 12, 1937; son of the late James and Loretta Flourent Hassett; served his country faithfully in the US Army; had worked as a truck driver for BFI and later for Mesa Construction. James was a member of the West Haven Italian-American Civic Association where he was active on the horseshoe league and enjoyed working around his yard and building bird houses. Father of Kathryn (Robert) Sudol and James Michael Hassett. Grandfather of Justin and Andrew Sudol. Brother of Shirley, Mary, William and John Hassett and the late Alfred Hassett and Frances Ago.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning, December 28th at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday, December 27th from 4 to 7 pm.
Our thoughts an prayers to Joann an family during this tough time.
Dear Joanne and family:
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was such a nice man with a really funny sense of humor. Jim could make me believe anything until he gave me that look that said “REALLY you believed that??” I’m going to really miss seeing him this Summer. My sincerest sympathies to Joanne and the kids and grandkids. Jim is out of pain and resting in peace in a much better place. I truly believe that. I know he will be missed by many especially his family and friends. All our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.