Obituary for James “Jim” McGill | June 22, 2024

James Joseph McGill, 78, of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 13, 1946.

Jim grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Northwest Catholic High School. In 1967 he married Patricia, and together they had two sons, Michael and Scott. Jim and Patricia traveled extensively around the world, but their beloved family vacations on the beaches of Cape Cod held a special place in his heart. Family and sports were Jim’s passions. He enjoyed hosting the annual Fourth of July family picnic and enthusiastically supported the Boston Red Sox and UConn sports teams. A combat veteran, Jim honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After military service, he graduated from Central Connecticut State University. Jim went on to devote four decades of his professional life to the State of Connecticut as an IT specialist, retiring in 2003.

James Joseph McGill is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Burns) McGill, of Mansfield Center, CT, and their two sons, Michael (Carrie) McGill and Scott (Melinda) McGill. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren Chandler (Bailey), Aidan (Kaila), Sedona (Anthony) and Joseph, as well as his siblings John (Sherry) McGill, Noreen (Leonard) Lema, Mary Ellen Augustine, Monica McGill, Catherine (Edward) Alexander, Elizabeth (Dennis) Cormier and Patricia (Robert) Carlisle.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St. Willimantic, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Eastern Connecticut.

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