James Stephen Gleba, 55, of Niantic, passed away April 3, 2011 at his home. He was born November 21, 1955 in El Paso, TX to Stephen J. Gleba Jr. and Josephine Angelo Gleba. James is preceded in death by his father; survived by his mother of Clinton; son, Michael Gleba of Warwick, RI; brother, David Gleba of Branford; sister, Diane Gleba Hall of Helena MT; sister, Judith Gleba-Kressmann of Montpellier, France; niece, Madeline Hall; and nephew, Alexandre Kressmann. James is also survived by his former wife and friend, Maureen Crowley. The family will receive friends from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St. Clinton. Please visit www.swanfh.com to view his memorial tribute.