Obituary of James L. McNerney

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that James (Jim) McNerney, passed away on March 15th, 2025 in Kissimmee, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Jim was 77 years old when he died. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and raised in Stratford. Jim received his bachelors and 6th year degrees in history and education from the University of Bridgeport.

Jim was a dedicated teacher at Central High School in Bridgeport for over 27 years. He enjoyed spending his free time traveling with his family and watching the University of Bridgeport Basketball, UCONN Men's and Women's Basketball and his beloved Cleveland Guardians.

Jim was predeceased by his father Lawrence Edward and his mother Ruth (Hannah) McNerney. Jim is survived by his dedicated wife, Norma (Abrams), his beloved children a son James and a daughter Kristina and her husband Bartosz Alberski, his adorable grandchildren Madelyn and Lukas, his caring sister-in-law Geraldine Kruger, his cousin Susan Membrino and his best friend of 70 years Walter Dobosz. He was a kind, gentle, and a funny man with a very dry sense of humor. He will always be remembered by his loving family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home 419 White Plains Rd. Trumbull. Friends may greet the family from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org in Jim's Memory. To leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com