Veteran and Watertown firefighter
James E. Ericson, 78, of Oakville died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Edith (Barton) Ericson.
Jim was born in Stonington, May 30, 1936, the son of the late Vincent and Celine (Racenet) Ericson. A graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was an electronics technician for the Sears Roebuck Co. He was a member of the American Legion Post 195 and a veteran member of the Watertown Fire Department.
Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves three sons: Edward Ericson of Wisconsin, Richard Ericson of Middlebury and Mark Ericson of Illinois; a daughter, Judy White, of Watertown; nine grandchildren: Kristina, Kimberly, Alicia, Marissa, J.J., Taylor, Michael, Shaye and Tyler; a great-granddaughter, Evelyn; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Keeler.
The funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church at 574 Main St. in Watertown. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery on North Street in Watertown. Friends may call at the Hickcox Funeral Home at 195 Main St. in Watertown, Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Watertown Fire Department, 935 Main St., Watertown, CT 06795. For additional information or to leave an online message of condolence, visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com.
