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James F. Shumway, Sr., 74, of North Haven, passed away on July 11. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Lanius Shumway. James was born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 4, 1947, the son of the late George and Lillian Clough Shumway.

He attended Randolf-Macon College in Virginia pursuing a bachelor’s degree. His time in college was interrupted by his voluntary faithful service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. After the Army he returned to Randolf-Macon, earning his degree in liberal arts and business. After college, James worked in sales and marketing at the Stouffer’s Hotel in New York, then as the general manager at the Conference Center at Fairfield University for 14 years, later briefly as the general manager at the Holiday Inn hotel in New Haven, and finally for Mory’s in New Haven as the general manager. After retiring, he enjoyed a part-time job coaching with WW.

James was a devoted member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he sang in choir for many years. James enjoyed golfing, traveling, reading, and cheering on the Washington Football Team through thick and thin. His kindness, warmth, wit, and ever-welcoming spirit will be missed by all who knew him short or long term.

He was the father of James (Trisha) Shumway, Jr., Karl J. Zeilik, and Christopher M. Zeilik and newly the grandfather of Lane Shumway. He is survived by his sister Sarah Stangle and nephews Clay and Chris Stangle. He was predeceased by his first wife Diane Shumway.

The visiting hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Place, North Haven at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, July 17, to attend a funeral service. Military honors will be rendered outside the church at the conclusion of the funeral service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the West Haven V.A. Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. www.northhavenfuneral.com.