James Leonard Coviello

On behalf of his family and friends, we sadly announce the passing of James Leonard Coviello, 85, on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the beloved husband of Caroline (Baranoski) Coviello and they have lived in Wolcott for the last 55 years.

Born in Waterbury on February 9, 1941, James was the son of the late Don A. and Madeline (Lawson) Coviello. He proudly served in the US Army and was a retired employee of Eastern Color Printing in Avon. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, gardening, woodworking, and had a love for Jeeps in which he attended Jeep Jamborees with his friends. He also loved to cook for his wife and family. His family was everything to him and he spent years making memories with his grandchildren.

In addition to Caroline, his wife of 59 years, left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his three children; James Edward Coviello, Gina and her husband Don Taylor, Mary and her husband Robert Lagasse, five grandchildren; Ashley and her husband Anthony Mennillo, Ryan Barrett, Trey Barrett, Jessica Taylor, and Donnie Taylor, and a great-granddaughter, Abby June Mennillo. He also leaves his brother Don Coviello.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate James’ life on Tuesday March 10, 2026 at Woodtick Memorial 420 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott with visitation beginning at 6 PM followed by a service including military honors at 7 PM. Woodtick Memorial is honored to have been selected to care for the Coviello Family and you may visit www.woodtickmemorial.com for online condolences and directions.

The Coviello Family would like to also extend their gratitude to St. Francis Hospital for their amazing care and support throughout his time there.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to be made to his great-granddaughter, Abby June Mennillo's Education Fund

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