WATERTOWN — Mr. James R. Cary, 65, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the loving husband of Sandy (Watts) Cary.
Jim was born in Reedley, Calif. on Feb. 13, 1950, son of the late James E. and Barbara (Hess) Cary. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a degree in business administration.
He and his wife Sandy moved from California to Pennsylvania in 1995, settling to Watertown in 1996. After almost a 40-year career in the outdoor industry, at businesses such as The North Face, Royal Robins and Marmot Mountain Works, James retired in 2010 as senior vice president of operations for the Victorinox Swiss Army Co. in Shelton, where he worked for 15 years.
He did some consulting work on his own and he and Sandy purchased the Acorn Wine & Spirits in Oakville a year and a half ago so that he could pursue his great passion for wine.
Other passions included spending time with his family and friends, as well as reading and studying history and sports. His brilliance, work ethic and loving heart were unparalleled. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Loreto Church.
Besides his wife Sandy of 35 years, he leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Brent J. Cary of Watertown, Timothy S. Cary and his wife Brianne of Bronxville, N.Y., Scott D. Cary and his wife Angelica of Beaumont, Texas, Mark C. Cary and Matthew J. Cary, both of Watertown; his brother, Wayne Cary and his wife Diane of Fresno, Calif.; and three grandchildren, James R. Cary II, Isabella Cary and Tristan Cary.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Smith.
Arrangements: Funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to Our Lady of Loreto Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Shiloh District Cemetery in Windsor, Calif. at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's memory to: Smilow YNHH (Closer to Free Fund) Supports YCH/SCH@YNHH, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Jim was born in Reedley, Calif. on Feb. 13, 1950, son of the late James E. and Barbara (Hess) Cary. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a degree in business administration.
He and his wife Sandy moved from California to Pennsylvania in 1995, settling to Watertown in 1996. After almost a 40-year career in the outdoor industry, at businesses such as The North Face, Royal Robins and Marmot Mountain Works, James retired in 2010 as senior vice president of operations for the Victorinox Swiss Army Co. in Shelton, where he worked for 15 years.
He did some consulting work on his own and he and Sandy purchased the Acorn Wine & Spirits in Oakville a year and a half ago so that he could pursue his great passion for wine.
Other passions included spending time with his family and friends, as well as reading and studying history and sports. His brilliance, work ethic and loving heart were unparalleled. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Loreto Church.
Besides his wife Sandy of 35 years, he leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Brent J. Cary of Watertown, Timothy S. Cary and his wife Brianne of Bronxville, N.Y., Scott D. Cary and his wife Angelica of Beaumont, Texas, Mark C. Cary and Matthew J. Cary, both of Watertown; his brother, Wayne Cary and his wife Diane of Fresno, Calif.; and three grandchildren, James R. Cary II, Isabella Cary and Tristan Cary.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Smith.
Arrangements: Funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to Our Lady of Loreto Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Shiloh District Cemetery in Windsor, Calif. at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's memory to: Smilow YNHH (Closer to Free Fund) Supports YCH/SCH@YNHH, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
WATERTOWN — Mr. James R. Cary, 65, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the loving husband of Sandy (Watts) Cary.
Jim was born in Reedley, Calif. on Feb. 13, 1950, son of the late James E. and Barbara (Hess) Cary. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a degree in business administration.
He and his wife Sandy moved from California to Pennsylvania in 1995, settling to Watertown in 1996. After almost a 40-year career in the outdoor industry, at businesses such as The North Face, Royal Robins and Marmot Mountain Works, James retired in 2010 as senior vice president of operations for the Victorinox Swiss Army Co. in Shelton, where he worked for 15 years.
He did some consulting work on his own and he and Sandy purchased the Acorn Wine & Spirits in Oakville a year and a half ago so that he could pursue his great passion for wine.
Other passions included spending time with his family and friends, as well as reading and studying history and sports. His brilliance, work ethic and loving heart were unparalleled. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Loreto Church.
Besides his wife Sandy of 35 years, he leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Brent J. Cary of Watertown, Timothy S. Cary and his wife Brianne of Bronxville, N.Y., Scott D. Cary and his wife Angelica of Beaumont, Texas, Mark C. Cary and Matthew J. Cary, both of Watertown; his brother, Wayne Cary and his wife Diane of Fresno, Calif.; and three grandchildren, James R. Cary II, Isabella Cary and Tristan Cary.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Smith.
Arrangements: Funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to Our Lady of Loreto Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Shiloh District Cemetery in Windsor, Calif. at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's memory to: Smilow YNHH (Closer to Free Fund) Supports YCH/SCH@YNHH, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Jim was born in Reedley, Calif. on Feb. 13, 1950, son of the late James E. and Barbara (Hess) Cary. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, earning a degree in business administration.
He and his wife Sandy moved from California to Pennsylvania in 1995, settling to Watertown in 1996. After almost a 40-year career in the outdoor industry, at businesses such as The North Face, Royal Robins and Marmot Mountain Works, James retired in 2010 as senior vice president of operations for the Victorinox Swiss Army Co. in Shelton, where he worked for 15 years.
He did some consulting work on his own and he and Sandy purchased the Acorn Wine & Spirits in Oakville a year and a half ago so that he could pursue his great passion for wine.
Other passions included spending time with his family and friends, as well as reading and studying history and sports. His brilliance, work ethic and loving heart were unparalleled. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Loreto Church.
Besides his wife Sandy of 35 years, he leaves to cherish his memory five sons, Brent J. Cary of Watertown, Timothy S. Cary and his wife Brianne of Bronxville, N.Y., Scott D. Cary and his wife Angelica of Beaumont, Texas, Mark C. Cary and Matthew J. Cary, both of Watertown; his brother, Wayne Cary and his wife Diane of Fresno, Calif.; and three grandchildren, James R. Cary II, Isabella Cary and Tristan Cary.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Smith.
Arrangements: Funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to Our Lady of Loreto Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Shiloh District Cemetery in Windsor, Calif. at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's memory to: Smilow YNHH (Closer to Free Fund) Supports YCH/SCH@YNHH, P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519.
For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
