James Patrick Longo

He was born on July 13, 1991 and was the beloved son of John P. and Karen (Clynes) Longo.

James worked for many years in the landscaping business and was most recently employed by Specrail as a Sales and Marketing Associate. James loved playing town sports, including in the Southington Men’s softball and basketball leagues. For the past several years he played for the Southington Magazine softball team, which he absolutely loved! James was an avid supporter of the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Twins and UTSA Roadrunners. His job as a Student Manager for CCSU Blue Devils men's basketball sparked a love for this team as well.

In addition to his parents, James leaves behind his brother John of Arlington, MA. He also leaves his grandmother, MaryAnn Clynes, his aunts and uncles; Kevin and Michelle Clynes of Lake Elsinore, CA, Patrick and Terri Clynes of Houston, TX, Frank and Patrice Clynes of Southington, David and Sharon Longo of Middlefield, and his great aunts Shirley Blair and Rose Symolon of New Britain. James also leaves his beloved cousins Megan, Michael, Tim, Avery, Mackenzie, Cameron, Katie, Johnny, and David. He leaves his girlfriend and love of his life Kimberly DeMarino, as well as best friends Ryan Gemmell, Christian Dietz, Ryan Beaulieu, and Tom Martel.

James was predeceased by his grandfather's Michael Clynes and John Longo, and his grandmother Antoinette (DePastino) Longo. He was also predeceased by his fur-brothers Rocky and Buster. James will be remembered for his love of his family and friends. He had a heart of gold and loved being with them all.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.

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