James Edward Dowling, 81, of Middlebury, known to many as “Jed,” passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Genua) Dowling.
Jim was a retired State of Connecticut employee at the Southbury Training School and prior to that worked at Century Brass Products.
Jim was born in Waterbury on Jan. 4, 1935, a son of the late Terrence and Florence (Cassidy) Dowling. He attended local schools in Waterbury and was a longtime resident of Middlebury.
Besides his wife of 39 years, Jim leaves a brother, Terrance and his wife, Jean, of Cheshire; a sister, Mary Lindsay of Wolcott; a sister-in-law, Janice Genua of Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Jim is predeceased by a sister, Barbara Cotton; a brother, Eugene; and a brother-in law, Rev. Ronald Genua.
Jim loved life, his family and many friends. In turn he was loved by all and his humor, laughter and enthusiasm will be sorely missed.
His funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church at 1263 West St. in Middlebury. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Calling hours are Wednesday, March 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home at 115 Willow St. in Waterbury.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Visit www.murphyfuneralhomect.com for more information or to send an online condolence.
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