James M. Sciortino, 81, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Patricia Cesero Sciortino, died peacefully October 20 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on June 3, 1935, he was a son of the late Dr Michael V. and Rosalie E. Fekete Sciortino.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife of 58 years, Patsy, his three sons, Dean Sciortino, and Maryellen Walsh, of Newtown, James Sciortino of Trumbull, and Michael Sciortino of Trumbull; his cherished granddaughter, Giavanna; a sister, Rosalie V. Donahue, and her husband, Dennis, of Isle of Palms, S.C.; his brother, Carl Sciortino, and his wife, Marge, of Massachusetts; as well as several nieces and nephews survive him.

A veteran of the US Army, Mr Sciortino obtained his bachelor's degree from the New York University after also attending Duke, UConn, Tennessee, University of Bridgeport, and Pace.

Mr Sciortino took on many roles early in his career, having taught at Fannie A. Smith School in Bridgeport, he also worked for Massengill Pharmaceuticals, Winthrop Labs, National Chemsearch, was a real estate broker, and even his love for flying led to his duties as a private pilot. Before his retirement, he was the owner and operator of Ten Ten Lube Center in Milford.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at St Vincent's, Yale, and Connecticut Hospice, for their care and compassion.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 27, at 10:30 am in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am in St Theresa Church, 5301 Main Street, Trumbull. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

Friends may greet the family on Thursday morning from 8:30 am until the time of service at the funeral home.

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