Avis de décès de James-T. Whitehead

WHITEHEAD James T. Whitehead, age 52 of Fairfield, departed this life, Friday, March 14, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Baton Rouge, La., November 28, 1955, one of four sons born to Jack K. Whitehead, Sr. and Elizabeth Paula Johnstone. Jim was raised in Southwest Louisiana, attended college at the University of New Orleans and Louisiana State University. Jim moved to Connecticut in 1985 and for the last 29 years worked through Teamsters Local 191 at Leader Beverage then United Parcel Service. He volunteered his time freely at the Ahlbin Rehabilitation Center and was an integral part of the annual Taste of Fairfield event. He was warmly accepted and loved by many people in the Fairfield Area. During the course of his brief illness, countless friends supported his family with kind words and good deeds. Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his mother and father, three brothers, Jack K Whitehead Jr. and his wife, Eleanor, John C. Whitehead and his wife, Deborah and David F. Whitehead; nephews, Michael K. Whitehead and Jason Whitehead; nieces, Elisabeth C Whitehead, Sarah Whitehead and Chelsea Whitehead; and great-niece, Camryn Whitehead; along with a host of other family and friends in Louisiana, Canada and England. He also leaves "Little Jack," his dog, who he loved dearly. The family would like to thank Drs. Paul Berard and Mimi Rivard as well as the 7th Floor Staff of St. Vincent's Medical Center. A special thank you to Sarah Hebert and Sister Joann. There is a "Celebration of Jim's Life" Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the Ascot Club, 330 Howe Avenue, Shelton beginning at NOON. All his family and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to "Swim across the Sound" c/o St. Vincent's Medical Foundation, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06066.