James Michael DeNigris, 72, of East Hartford, passed away, September 21, 2019. He was born in Hartford, a son of the late Vincent J. and Mary V. (Fitzgerald) DeNigris. He was a System Analyst for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. That’s where he worked, but his passion was calling square dances. He was a Square Dance Caller for the CT Caller Lab Association for 45 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Church. His beloved wife of 42 years, Alice (Derrick) DeNigris predeceased him on June 7, 2010. He is survived by his loving daughters Stacie Rosedale of East Hartford, Tammy Fiske of Chicopee, MA and Kimberly Daigle of New Haven. His eleven treasured grandchildren- Krystle, Vyctorya, Cassie, Tyrone, Raymond, Benjamin, Veronica, Patrick & his wife Shayla, Jason, Eric, and Tessa. His four cherished great-grandchildren – Armani, Jaedyn, Colin and Cambria, and his brother Robert Shaw of Old Saybrook, CT. Funeral services are Friday September 27, 2019 at 1100AM at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, followed by burial in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 4PM-9PM, and prior to the service from 10AM-11AM.
