Obituary of James J. Milewski

James J. Milewski of Colchester passed away on September 3, 2016 at age 61. He leaves his beloved daughters Andrea Milewski of Glastonbury and Julia Milewski of North Haven, his brother John Milewski and his wife Lynn of Blowing Rock, NC, his sister Lori Rybolt of Virginia Beach, VA, his Uncle Leo Milewski of Glastonbury and several nieces and nephews. Jim started his career as a chef at Marlborough Tavern, a job he loved and at which he excelled. After the death of his wife Anne, he studied nights to become a plumber. He earned his master plumber’s license and worked in this profession for many years. In the last decade he was employed at Tallwood Country Club in Hebron. Jim loved cars, especially the Mustang and, specifically, the Shelby GT 500. He shared this love with his girls, taking them to many car shows. Owning and restoring several Mustangs during his life was one of his joys. Andrea became quite the mechanic, learning alongside her Dad. Though no longer a professional chef, he was most happy in the kitchen listening to James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett, making Andrea and Julia their special birthday and holiday meals. He was a history buff, loving to read and watch documentaries on a variety of historic events. His quirky sense of humor was enjoyed by all who knew him. There were struggles in Jim’s life and dark times. His daughters were the one good constant in his life. May he now find peace. Mulryan Funeral Home will have calling hours from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be left at www.mulryanfh.com.