Obituary of James "Jimmy" Carangelo

James “Jimmy” Carangelo, 56 of East Haven passed away unexpectedly at home on July 11, 2023. He was born February 5, 1967 in New Haven to Andrew and Claudia (Bailey) Carangelo of East Haven. James is survived by his loving parents and two daughters, Lea Carangelo and Alysa Carangelo, both of East Haven along with many uncles, aunts and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother, David Carangelo (1997), maternal grandparents, Claude Sr. and Frances (Wetherbee) Bailey and paternal grandparents, Andrew and Theresa (Russo) Carangelo. James graduated from East Haven High School, attended and taught at Eli Whitney Technical High School. He also graduated from Technical Careers Institute in West Haven, where he achieved his certification in H/VAC, sheet metal, and plumbing. James lived his life willing to help others in need, educating them in the process. He found comfort and love in his family, close friends, and the family’s dog, Benji, his buddy. James enjoyed being outdoors; fishing, crabbing, hunting, drawing, and working on vehicles. He will now be at peace with his younger brother, David. His death will leave a long lasting impact on those who loved him. It will take time, but we will all heal from this tragedy. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. His funeral procession will then leave the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home 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. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery, where he will be laid at rest with his brother.