Obituary for James "Jim" T. Cuscovitch
James T. "Jim" Cuscovitch, 83, of Enfield, widower of Elizabeth "Betty" (Wallace) Cuscovitch (2009), entered into eternal peace, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at Parkway Pavilion, Enfield, CT.
Born in Springfield, MA, Jim was a son of the late Charles and Melvina (Crochetiere) Cuscovitch. He lived in Enfield for most of his life, moving to Suffield in 2015. Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed by Troiano's Oil Co. for 22 years, before owning and operating Jim's Plumbing and Heating for over 30 years. He was a longtime friend of Bill W. for over 38 years and was affectionately known to many as "Jim the Plumber." He was a communicant of Holy Family Church of St. Jeanne Jugan Parish, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Washington Irving Council #50 in Enfield, and the William B. Kilcoyne Assembly 4th Degree. Jim was an avid fisherman, both freshwater and saltwater, enjoying his time on his boat with family and friends. When he wasn't fishing, Jim enjoyed golfing, or attending and supporting his grandchildren's various sports and activities.
Jim is survived by three children, Brenda Korona and her husband Bill of Enfield, Bruce Cuscovitch and his wife Carroll of Longmeadow, MA, Kathleen Lemeris and her husband Joe of Enfield, a brother, Robert Cuscovitch of Enfield, a sister, Carol Cosgrove of Enfield, 11 grandchildren, Holly Bronko, Tyler, Brianne, Cameron, and Spencer Korona, Alex, Paige, and Mathew Cuscovitch, and Abbey Doane, Joseph, and Aren Lemeris. Besides his wife, Jim was predeceased by a brother, Thomas.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Leete-Stevens for a procession to Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal with military honors will follow at Hazardville Cemetery. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to, The Assistance Fund, 4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 410, Orlando, FL 32839. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com
Born in Springfield, MA, Jim was a son of the late Charles and Melvina (Crochetiere) Cuscovitch. He lived in Enfield for most of his life, moving to Suffield in 2015. Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed by Troiano's Oil Co. for 22 years, before owning and operating Jim's Plumbing and Heating for over 30 years. He was a longtime friend of Bill W. for over 38 years and was affectionately known to many as "Jim the Plumber." He was a communicant of Holy Family Church of St. Jeanne Jugan Parish, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Washington Irving Council #50 in Enfield, and the William B. Kilcoyne Assembly 4th Degree. Jim was an avid fisherman, both freshwater and saltwater, enjoying his time on his boat with family and friends. When he wasn't fishing, Jim enjoyed golfing, or attending and supporting his grandchildren's various sports and activities.
Jim is survived by three children, Brenda Korona and her husband Bill of Enfield, Bruce Cuscovitch and his wife Carroll of Longmeadow, MA, Kathleen Lemeris and her husband Joe of Enfield, a brother, Robert Cuscovitch of Enfield, a sister, Carol Cosgrove of Enfield, 11 grandchildren, Holly Bronko, Tyler, Brianne, Cameron, and Spencer Korona, Alex, Paige, and Mathew Cuscovitch, and Abbey Doane, Joseph, and Aren Lemeris. Besides his wife, Jim was predeceased by a brother, Thomas.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at Leete-Stevens for a procession to Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal with military honors will follow at Hazardville Cemetery. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to, The Assistance Fund, 4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 410, Orlando, FL 32839. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com