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In Yale New Haven Hospital, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 James Jim A. Kwieraga, longtime resident of Durham, passed away from complications due to Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Beloved husband of 56 years to Virginia Landa Kwieraga. James was born in San Antonio, TX on April 16, 1936 to Edward Kwieraga and Cecilia Sobieski Kwieraga. Father of James (Joanna) Kwieraga of Madison, Mary Ellen Egan of Darien, David (Carolyn) Kwieraga of VA, Steven Kwieraga of Durham and Christopher Kwieraga of Manhattan. Also survived by five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Brother of Barbara Renckowski of East Haven. Predeceased by a brother Edward Kwieraga.
Jim worked as a draftsman for Geometric Tool Company where he was responsible for many patents, and at a roller skating rink, where he met his future wife. He served in the US Navy Reserves. He enjoyed fishing and military history. Jim was an avid supporter of his community, and was a Cub Scout Master, instructor for CT Blues, director at Coginchaug Junior Ancients Fife and Drum Corp, and served on the Durham Fair Association. He was a judge for the CT Fifers and Drummers Association. His last project was mapping his family genealogy. His family would like to thank the team at Yales Smilow MICU and the team at Gaylord Healthcare for supporting Jim during his illness.
Friends may call prior to the services on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11am 12:30pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Services will be held at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in Mica Hill Cemetery, Mica Hill Rd, Durham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111 or to the Civil War Trust, 1140 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
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In Yale New Haven Hospital, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 James Jim A. Kwieraga, longtime resident of Durham, passed away from complications due to Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Beloved husband of 56 years to Virginia Landa Kwieraga. James was born in San Antonio, TX on April 16, 1936 to Edward Kwieraga and Cecilia Sobieski Kwieraga. Father of James (Joanna) Kwieraga of Madison, Mary Ellen Egan of Darien, David (Carolyn) Kwieraga of VA, Steven Kwieraga of Durham and Christopher Kwieraga of Manhattan. Also survived by five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Brother of Barbara Renckowski of East Haven. Predeceased by a brother Edward Kwieraga.
Jim worked as a draftsman for Geometric Tool Company where he was responsible for many patents, and at a roller skating rink, where he met his future wife. He served in the US Navy Reserves. He enjoyed fishing and military history. Jim was an avid supporter of his community, and was a Cub Scout Master, instructor for CT Blues, director at Coginchaug Junior Ancients Fife and Drum Corp, and served on the Durham Fair Association. He was a judge for the CT Fifers and Drummers Association. His last project was mapping his family genealogy. His family would like to thank the team at Yales Smilow MICU and the team at Gaylord Healthcare for supporting Jim during his illness.
Friends may call prior to the services on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11am 12:30pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Services will be held at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in Mica Hill Cemetery, Mica Hill Rd, Durham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111 or to the Civil War Trust, 1140 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740.