Obituary of James M. Lynch

James Michael Lynch, 80, of Niantic, CT, beloved husband of the late Angela Lynch, died April 3, 2026, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital following complications associated with Parkinson's disease. Born on April 19, 1945, in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late James and Johanna (Kennedy) Lynch, who emigrated from Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. Jim lived in Glastonbury, CT for 30 years before retiring to Niantic.  He is survived by his daughter, Connie Mabli (James) of Sudbury, MA and his son Brendan (Lara) of New York City, his sister Eileen Onofrey of North Port, FL, five grandchildren: Sean, Claire, Maura, Caitlin and Bridget Mabli, and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Daniel Keefe, Robert Keefe, Jack Keefe and Chuck Onofrey and sisters-in-law Mary Lou (Faust) Keefe and Connie Keefe and nephew, Douglas Keefe.

Jim graduated from La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA, and spent his career as the CFO of Purcell Associates, a civil engineering firm in Glastonbury.  He was an active member of the Glastonbury Democratic Town Committee and the Glastonbury Board of Finance. Jim loved spending time in Ireland, New York City and Niantic where he and Angela welcomed visitors and hosted many parties.

Jim was thankful for the support of Dr. Elena Bortan and Jessica Lawton PA-C at the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center in Mystic, CT.  Their support and guidance throughout his illness was immeasurable.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:00 am at SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury.  Burial will be private in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Sons of Erin - Scholarship Fund 22 William St, Westfield, MA 01085. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.