Retired New Haven Police Captain James V. Sorrentino, 74, of New Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Frances Kazdan Sorrentino. James was born in Washington D.C. on June 2, 1946 and was the son of the late Vincent J. and Veronica Brannack Sorrentino. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven. James was the former owner of the North Haven Music Store, served the New Haven Police Department for over 30 years and later was the owner/operator of Point-To-Point Livery. James served as president of the Graduate Club for two terms, Greater New Haven Jaycees, North Haven Merchants Association, CT Youth Officers Association, and New Haven Pops Concerts. He served on the board of the Salvation Army, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, APT Foundation, Shubert Theatre Community Outreach, Special Olympics, and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. James enjoyed boating, was a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan, but most of all he enjoyed his family whom he loved unconditionally. Father of NH Firefighter James J. Sorrentino (fiancé Lindsay Marone), Alexis V. Gilbert (husband Steven) and Tricia Monaghan. Grandfather of Steven Gilbert, Jr. and Logan J. Gilbert.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Aedan’s Church, 112 Fountain Street, New Haven on Thursday morning, August 27th at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following at the All Saints Mausoleum, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Shore Animal League, animalleague.org.
Dear Fran and family,
Richie and I are so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing! He was a wonderful guy and he will be missed. I hope your fond memories help you through this terrible time! God bless you all. He’s your Angel now.
Love,
Sharon
Jim, you will be missed and remembered for so many good things, will always remember you as a dear friend until the end. There are many waiting to welcome you home rest in enteral peace my friend
May you always Rest in Peace
Dear Fran, James, Alexis, and family,
James just gave me the devastating news of Jim’s passing. Jim’s optimism, magnetism, zest for life, and calm, steady presence were just a few of the many wonderful attributes that made him special and endearing to so many people. He touched a great number of lives and will be missed by all who had the pleasure and honor of knowing him. I wish you strength, hope, and comfort from your memories as you navigate through this difficult time.
Rest in peace Jim; I am proud to have called you my friend.
The measure of a man is that he lives honorably, protect and provide for his family, and help those in need. By that measure, James was a great man. I will miss him.
Ed Joyner
Fran, James and Lex
Sorry for your loss he was such a great step in Dad for Tina and for all of you the way you treated her like another daughter. He will be missed he had a special gift for giving. His heart was bigger than he was We are lucky he was a part of ours lives
Dear Fran,
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Elise and Bill
Dear Fran, Alexis, and James,
Jim loved all of you very much. He was a compassionate man, a devoted husband and father, and a great friend. One of the greatest gifts he gave me was to be named your godmother, Alexis, the opportunity to watch both of his children grow up, and to share in the warmth and love he had for all of you. All of this thanks to my BFF Fran. Please know that I am always here for you along with my thoughts, prayers, and love in this time of mourning.
All my love, always,
Lisa
Dear Fran, James, Alexis, Tricia and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Jim. I first met him when I was 18 and a member of The Shags. He was our road manager back then and saved two of us from the perils of teenage girls trying to take our clothing off of me and Carl Augusto following a Woolsey Hall rock show. He pushed us into the back of his Oldsmobile and sped away from the mob. He was a “cop” even then so it was no surprise to us when he became an NHPD officer, rising to Captain. I last spoke with Jim in May of last year to arrange for a limo to JFK for our anniversary trip to Hawai’i. He said “no problem, let me know.” However our neighbor’s Dad had volunteered to take us, unbeknownst to me at the time. We attended UNH together and stayed in touch over the years. He was a good friend and will sorely be missed. God bless Jim and all of you. Peace. .
James, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad