Jim Killelea's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2026 in Branford, Connecticut

Jim Killelea

November 5, 1940 - June 5, 2026 (85 years old)

Branford, Connecticut

Jim Killelea's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2026 in Branford, Connecticut

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W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

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Jim Killelea

November 5, 1940 - June 5, 2026 (85 years old)

Branford, Connecticut

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It is with sadness that the passing of Jim Killelea of Branford, Connecticut is shared. Jim, born on November 5, 1940, passed away on June 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jim Killelea to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Joseph and Mary Kelley Killelea. He is survived by: his aunts, Margaret, Rose and Bessie; his wife Mary-Rita Curran; his children, Brigid Killelea (Chad Czapla) of Fairfield, CT, Anne Killelea of Stamford, CT, James Killelea (Erin) of West Hartford, CT and Megan Killelea (Jeremy Klatell) of Westchester, NY.; his grandchildren, Gertie, Franny, Luke Czapla, Maggie, Tommy, Michael Killelea, Jack, Benji and Julian Klatell; and his siblings-in-law, Peter, Dorothy Curran, Joe and Lisa Curran.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Saint Thomas More Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale and the Branford Community Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home



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June 12

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W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home
244 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405

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June 13

Funeral service

St. Mary Church
731 Main St, Branford, CT 06405

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