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James “Jim” Seward 84 of East Haven passed away Feb. 22 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1935, in New Haven to William and Gladys (Burns) Seward.

James is survived by his loving wife Mary (Reynolds) Seward, and his children Patricia Ames of Florida; James Seward, Jr., (Cynthia) of Branford; Harold Seward (Donna) of Florida; Raymond Seward (Rose) of Clinton; and two stepchildren, Albert Dagliri (companion, Tina Dellacamera) of East Haven and Debra Gaul (companion, George Bethke) of East Haven. James is also survived by numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Welchans; and sister-in-law Cathy Seward. James is preceded in death by his parents, stepson Michael Reynolds, and siblings William Seward, Mary Burwell, and Nora Saddig.

Jim graduated from Wilbur Cross in New Haven and was member of the National Guard 118th Medical Division. He retired from Cerro/Rockbestos Industries in New Haven with more than 30 years of service. After he retired, Jim worked at Special Events in East Haven with his brother Bill. Jim enjoyed living near the shoreline, fishing, music, and watching sports, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. His funeral procession will leave the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10:40 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 80 Taylor Ave., East Haven, with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven.