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James W. Persano, 61, loving son, father, brother, husband and grandfather entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Evergreen Healthcare in Stafford.The son of Robert Persano and Gertrude (Stolarz) Persano, James was born in Springfield, raised in Windsor Locks, and had been a resident of the Somers community for the past 31 years. James graduated from Bryant University and went on to complete his Master's at the University of Hartford. He ran a private CPA practice for 15 years, was the Chairman of the Board of Finance for 27 years, and was an active member of his local Knights of Columbus Council. James loved spending time with his family in Cape Cod, riding horses and bringing friends and family together. He was infamous for his culinary prowess, spontaneous polka parties, and his ability to make everyone laugh.James was predeceased by his high school sweetheart and loving wife, Laury (Quinlivan) Persano; and father, Robert Persano. He leaves behind his mother, Gertrude Persano; sister, Susan Haight and her husband, Donald Haight; his three daughters, Carly Persano, Audry Persano, Emily Galloway, son-in-law, JT Galloway; and his three grandchildren, James, Weston, and Quinlivan Galloway; cousins, nieces, nephew, and many friends, especially Mark and Anet DiLorenzo.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 24, at Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 25, at Saint Michael Church in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts at 12:30 p.m. (Please meet at Church). Burial will follow the Mass to his final resting place with his wife at the Ellington Center Cemetery. Donations in James' memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.To leave online condolences, please visit www.Somersfuneralhome.com (http://www.Somersfuneralhome.com)
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