James F. McClinch

James F. McClinch, 86, died May 10, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born March 25, 1926, in Bridgeport, and lived for many years in Trumbull, before moving to Arizona.

The youngest of three children born to Ethel and Herbert McClinch, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley McClinch; and four children and their spouses, Kathleen and Zoltan Debreceni of Sandy Hook, Patrick and Nancy McClinch of Henderson, Nev., Laury and Anthony Psomas of Sahuarita, Ariz., and Lisa and Arthur Frank of Green Valley, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Clayton and Arthur; a sister-in-law Natalie McClinch; and his grandson, Anthony Psomas.

Private services took place at the Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery in Sahuarita, Ariz., May 14. A memorial service will be held in Trumbull, at a later date. May God rest his soul.

The Newtown Bee        June 1, 2012