Bedford– Vincent J. "Jimmy" Giambartolomei Jr., 87, died December 27, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born in Ridgefield, CT., on February 9, 1931 the son of Vincenzo J. and Mary (Belardinelli) Giambartolomei.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Prior to moving to Bedford he was a lifelong resident of Ridgefield, CT.
He was owner/ operator of Sunset Corp. Trucking Co.
He was a member of the Italian– American Mutual Aid Society organizing monthly dinners and events. Upon moving to Bedford he became an active volunteer of Catholic Medical Center logging over four thousand hours.
Family members include his wife of 64 years, Barbara (Mishico) Giambartolomei of Bedford, four children, Donna Stevens and her husband, John of Florida, Gina Nielsen (husband, Stephen, dec.) of Indiana, Barbara Paredes and her husband, Glennon of S. Natick, MA., and, Vincent J. Giambartolomei III and his wife, Julie of Merrimack, four grandchildren, Cassandra Nielsen, Christian James Nielsen, Isabelle Paredes, Matthew Giambartolomei, one brother, Americo Giambartolomei of Florida, two sisters, Molly Gallagher (dec.), Gloria Caponera and her husband, Michael of Massachusetts, sister in law, Frances Butera of Connecticut and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10 am in St. Elizabeth Seton, in Bedford. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ridgefield, CT at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home, Health & Hospice, 210 Naticook Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054, or to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St #104, Manchester, NH 03101.
J.N. Boufford & Sons is in charge of arrangements.
For up to date information and online guest book please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.