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James Sommo, 89, of East Haven passed away on March 29 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born Sept. 23, 1932, in East Haven to James, Sr., and Hazel (Dunlap) Sommo.

James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Sommo, and four children, Dorothy Ann Green (Anthony) of Missouri, James Sommo III of Wallingford, Michael Sommo (Laurie) of East Haven, and Christopher Sommo (Ann Marie) of Waterbury, along with three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces/nephews. He is also survived by his siblings Francis Sommo, Lawrence Sommo (Corrine), Mary Ann Speers, Teresa Sacco (Frank), Marguerite Dudek, and Janet Schupp (Kevin). James was preceded in death by his parents, brother Anthony Sommo, and a sister, Dolores Kyle.

Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed by the Rockbestos Company both in New Haven and East Granby for 40-plus years. While working there, he played softball, bowling, and golf in the New Haven Industrial League under its sponsorship. After retirement, he went to work as an usher for Yale University Athletics as an usher. He mostly worked its football, men’s basketball and hockey games. Jim really enjoyed doing this because of the many friends he made there.

Jim was also a former member of Sleeping Giant Men’s Club and Bobby’s Gang, also at Sleeping Giant. During his golfing days, he had made three hole in one scores.

The family has asked that you consider donating to a veteran’s organization or charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Avenue, East Haven. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 4, in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 80 Taylor Avenue, East Haven, with committal and U.S. Army Military Honors at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.