Obituary of James Mayo, Jr.

James Mayo, Jr. 87, of Brooklyn died January 18, 2019 at his home. Beloved husband of Claire A. (Beaudoin) Mayo. He was born November 30, 1931 in Albany, NY, son of James J. and Alphonsine (Bellanceau) Mayo, Sr.

Family was very important to him. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the ARMY. James was a great father and great guy that loved his family.

He leaves his children James F. Mayo and wife Sharon of Chesapeake, VA, Dennis H. Mayo of Brooklyn, CT, Michael R. Mayo of Camden, NC, Francis L. Mayo and wife Mary of Danielson, CT, Gary J. Mayo of Foster, RI, Claire S. Mayo of Brooklyn, CT, Richard L. Mayo of Westerly, RI, sisters Alice Bury and husband Eddie of Scotland, CT, Rosemary Long and husband Herbie of Putnam, CT, brother James C. Mayo “Uncle Butch” and wife Charlotte of Pomfret, CT, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Melissa Mayo. Thanks, Dad, for being our hero and protector, we love you and we miss you, till we meet again. You are forever in our hearts.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT, burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com