James J. Anastasi

James J. Anastasi, 66, of Windham, beloved husband of Sharon (Moore) Anastasi, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at home, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Medford, MA on November 13th 1942 to the late Joseph and Marie (Mobilia) Anastasi. He was a graduate of Lowell Technical Institute. He worked as an electrical engineer in the Wire and Cable industry for more than 40 years. In 2006, he received the "Charles D. Scott Distinguished Career Award" for his dedicated service to the Wire and Cable industry. He was selected by the Wire and Cable Manufacturers Alliance for his professional attainments and outstanding character. He was known to his family as "Mr.Fix It". In his short retirement he spent endless hours at his daughters' homes doing home repairs. Jim loved to golf and enjoyed teaching his "son" Charles, "the game". Jim was an avid New England sports fan. He loved spending time with his family at his beach home in MA. James was a loving husband, father and devoted grandfather to his 9 grandchildren. The were the "apple of his eye". His grandchildren will remember him as "Papa" and he will be dearly missed. Besides his loving wife of over 44 years, he leaves behind his beloved children, Lisa Christensen and her husband Russell of Southington, Leah Bahner and her husband Jeep of Deep River and Gina Waltos and her husband Charles of South Windsor, nine grandchildren, Ashley, Nicole, Zachary and Jillian Christensen, Brad, Karli and Aidan Bahner, and Caitlin and Shamus Waltos. Jim was predeceased by his daughter, Jill Anastasi. His Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, May 3rd from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., Rte. 195, Willimantic. The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the compassionate care shown by the staff of Hospice of Eastern CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Eastern CT, 34 Ledgebrook Drive, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for directions and online memorial guest book.