THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE CARING FOR AND ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF JAMES F. LYNCH
A Loved Father and Grandpa
WATERBURY - James F. Lynch, 82, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 28, 2019. Jim was born in Waterbury on September 9, 1937 to James J. Lynch and Bridget E. (King) Lynch, both born in County Kerry, Ireland. Jim was predeceased by his wife Regina Rosselli Lynch.
Jim was a first generation Irish-American who enjoyed listening to Irish music and cooking corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. He graduated from Leavenworth High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Zellars (DD-777). He worked for US Time/Timex as a tool and die maker before owning and operating the West Side Package Store on West Main Street for too many to count years, until retirement in 2016. He was an avid sports fan and lifelong NY Yankees and Giants fan. You could find any playoff results posted in the store for all to know the standings. Jim was proud of his service to our country and cherished his family. He loved our Sunday large family gatherings where he'd bring a dozen Dunkin Donuts, and every birthday celebration enjoyed a Carvel cake. And there are many birthdays. As a young father, he loved taking his family to The Cape for two weeks every year where he enjoyed fishing, cards, and playing at the beach. Jim enjoyed vacationing to Florida to spend time with his son Michael and family or to Ireland to see his extended family. He would entrust his two sons-in-law, Craig and David, to run the Package Store while away.
He leaves four children: Michael and his wife Leigh of Merritt Island FL, James Jr. of CT, Bridget and her husband Craig Girch of Terryville, CT, and Shannon and her late husband David Egbert of Bethel CT. Jim has 13 grandchildren that he adored: Anna, Eric and his wife Varya, Sean and his wife Amanda, Corina, Hannah, Alyssa, Benjamin, Joshua, Alana, Caleb, Devin, Madelyn, and Olivia. He had two siblings: John and his wife Mary Jane of Kensington, CT, and Eileen and her husband Tom Donahue of Litchfield, CT. He was predeceased by his beloved cousins Sheila Lanese and Michael Moriarty. Jim is also survived by extended loving family members in CT and Ireland. Although his presence is gone, we know he will always be with us. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Lynch will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd Waterbury. Military honors will be accorded Mr. Lynch at the funeral home, following the service. Burial will be held at the convenience of his family. Relatives and friends may visit with Jim's family on Saturday morning from 11:30 till 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave a personal message of condolence to the family or for further information please visit the funeral home website at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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A Loved Father and Grandpa
WATERBURY - James F. Lynch, 82, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 28, 2019. Jim was born in Waterbury on September 9, 1937 to James J. Lynch and Bridget E. (King) Lynch, both born in County Kerry, Ireland. Jim was predeceased by his wife Regina Rosselli Lynch.
Jim was a first generation Irish-American who enjoyed listening to Irish music and cooking corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. He graduated from Leavenworth High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Zellars (DD-777). He worked for US Time/Timex as a tool and die maker before owning and operating the West Side Package Store on West Main Street for too many to count years, until retirement in 2016. He was an avid sports fan and lifelong NY Yankees and Giants fan. You could find any playoff results posted in the store for all to know the standings. Jim was proud of his service to our country and cherished his family. He loved our Sunday large family gatherings where he'd bring a dozen Dunkin Donuts, and every birthday celebration enjoyed a Carvel cake. And there are many birthdays. As a young father, he loved taking his family to The Cape for two weeks every year where he enjoyed fishing, cards, and playing at the beach. Jim enjoyed vacationing to Florida to spend time with his son Michael and family or to Ireland to see his extended family. He would entrust his two sons-in-law, Craig and David, to run the Package Store while away.
He leaves four children: Michael and his wife Leigh of Merritt Island FL, James Jr. of CT, Bridget and her husband Craig Girch of Terryville, CT, and Shannon and her late husband David Egbert of Bethel CT. Jim has 13 grandchildren that he adored: Anna, Eric and his wife Varya, Sean and his wife Amanda, Corina, Hannah, Alyssa, Benjamin, Joshua, Alana, Caleb, Devin, Madelyn, and Olivia. He had two siblings: John and his wife Mary Jane of Kensington, CT, and Eileen and her husband Tom Donahue of Litchfield, CT. He was predeceased by his beloved cousins Sheila Lanese and Michael Moriarty. Jim is also survived by extended loving family members in CT and Ireland. Although his presence is gone, we know he will always be with us. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Lynch will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd Waterbury. Military honors will be accorded Mr. Lynch at the funeral home, following the service. Burial will be held at the convenience of his family. Relatives and friends may visit with Jim's family on Saturday morning from 11:30 till 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave a personal message of condolence to the family or for further information please visit the funeral home website at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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