Obituary of James Thomas Stuart Jr.

James Thomas Stuart Jr. (Jim) age 69, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20, 2021 after a long battle with lung disease. He was born on July 12, 1951 to the late James T. Stuart and Elizabeth (Howard) Stuart.

Jim resided in his family home for many years. He embraced the friendship of his neighbors and their children who he mentored by teaching them life skills.

Jim was a self-employed roofer and motorcycle enthusiast who dedicated his life to helping recovering addicts and opened up his heart and his home to all in need.

He is survived by his three children, William, Scott and Monique Stuart, his loving cousin Mary Jane (John) Athenson, grandchildren, Jonathan, Eva, Brianna and Myla Stuart. He was predeceased by his eldest son, James T. Stuart III and his uncle and aunt, William and Margaret Stuart.

Jim leaves his devoted partner Regina Maloney and her children Keith (Nicole) Halkovic and Jaclyn (Juan) Torres to cherish his memory.

Special thanks to the staff at CT Hospice Branford, his longtime friend and roommate Tom Patrizzi and all his friends who supported him until the end.

A walk-through visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT.  Visitors are asked to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects, and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through the building. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. directly in St. Margaret Shrine, 2523 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to CT Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or Fairfield Animal Shelter, 211 One Road Hwy., Fairfield, CT 06824 in his memory.