James McManus

September 7, 1939 - July 28, 2016

James McManus, 83, of Hamden Ct.- formerly Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 28th 2016. James was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Agnes McManus brother Micheal (Mick) McManus and son James Patrick McManus Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Susan McManus, daughters and son in laws Mary McManus, Anne and Brian Rogers, Susie McManus and Aidan Smyth, eight grand children Jack, Tara and Allie McManus, Aidan, Emma and James Smyth and Dylan and Lily Rogers, sister Mary Jeddry , brothers Pat (Bridie) McManus and Hugh (Jose )McManus and sister-in-law Sissie McManus. In addition he had many loving nieces and nephews. James was a devoted husband, father, brother uncle and grandfather. He served in the US Army and was employed for many years by the New Haven School System. He was a member of the Irish American Club in East Haven, was an avid golfer and a devout catholic attending mass with his wife daily. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Everyone who knew him will be eternally grateful for his wonderful, generous personality and unique sense of humor Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Tuesday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church at 9:00. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 - 8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assoc., 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489-1058. www.siskbrothers.com