James Joseph Dupuis of North Haven passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. He was predeceased by his brother Francis Dupuis and his parents, Florence and Frank Guglietti. Jim graduated, with honors, from Notre Dame High School in 1966. He entered the Order of Holy Cross Brothers in Massachusetts. He left the Order after two years, but remained at Stone Hill College. After graduation he entered the Boston Conservatory of Music and was admitted to the prestigious Opera Workshop under John Moriarty. He studied voice with Donna Roll and David Blair Meklosky. He coached at the Metropolitan Opera with Paul Meyer. He sang with Boston Light Opera and Boston Opera under Sarah Caldwell. He also performed with the Connecticut Opera at the Bushnell in Hartford. He was a member of Actors Equity. He is survived by an aunt, uncle and several cousins. Donation may be made in his name to a charity of ones choice.
Cuz, where do I start, my heart is broken. We had such good times,fun times,happy times. I thank you for being the fun person you were. I’ll never forget Los alas Blvd. I’ll always put your mom’s glass tree up in honor of your christmas spirit. I’m so glad I got to talk to you sunday before you passed. Linda and I will honor your wishes to be buried with your mom and dad under a palm tree. The red cardinal sits on a tree branch in my yard as I write this,and I know it’s you. Rest in peace , till we meet again.love you always in my heart . Peggy
I new Jimmy we took a trip to bring him to Maine with his cousin Peggy had great laughs My condolences to the family and many friends he touch May You Rest Eternal Peace
First guy I dated…at 16 yrs old…met at driving school..had a lovely relationship for 2yrs..until he decided Stonehill was his future. Never 4got junior prom at notre dame! I am sorry to see he passed..
Very sad. I sang with Jim with the Boston Light Opera in Die Fledermaus — he was Eisenstein, I was Alfred. He was great to work with, always a wink and a smile, a great asset to the Company. It’s always sad as members of that wonderful company leave us.