Obituary of James Kelly Regan

James Kelly Regan 53 of East Haven passed away suddenly on September 24, 2017. He was born March 11, 1964 to the late Francis and Margaret (Kelly) Regan. James is survived by his three loving children, James Regan Jr., Angela Regan both of West Haven, Jamie Kelly of Hamden and step-son, Michael Thomas of North Haven along with four siblings; Martin Regan of Wallingford, Loretta Regan of CA, Frank Regan (Theresa) of FL and Jane Regan of East Haven and his former wife, Dawn Magliulo of West Haven.. He is also survived by numerous nieces/nephews, Amanda (Geoffrey), Katie, April, Emily, Ashley (Bennett), Aaron, Courtney, Evan, Nehemiah, Willow Michelle, Everleigh Lynn and countless lifelong friends at Mansfield Grove and throughout the region. From the age of 17, James was a member of the Construction and General Laborers Union Local #455. He worked on the construction of many New Haven landmarks including the Maritime Center, The Q Bridge, Yale University campus and most recently Fairfield University. Jimmy was a sweet man with a good heart and his family and friends were thrilled by his return to good health over the past two summers of which he was rightly proud. His sudden death has devastated those he leaves behind especially his children; who he adored and were the love of his life. James was a lifelong resident of Mansfield Grove in East Haven. His friends, both young and old are still reeling from his loss, especially Billy Charboronneau and his family, the Rosseler’s, Kathleen Scarlett, the Johnson’s, Lance Coughlin, the Flanagans, Barretts, Uihlein, Tobins, Towers, thank you Kelly and Trufans and all the other members he touched in his life. A special thank you to Ann Newhall. Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven CT. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 9 at 10:30 AM in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Derby Ave., West Haven. Please go directly to the cemetery.