James Apuzzo, Jr., of New Haven, passed away February 11, 2024, in Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on September 29, 1967, the beloved son of James Apuzzo, Sr. and the late Anita Ciccolallo Apuzzo, Jim was an accountant for the City of New Haven for over 25 years. Jim was a lover of heavy metal, having attended over 1,000 concerts, including 99 Iron Maiden shows. He traveled extensively through Europe, following his passion and enjoying life. He was also an avid sports fan, following the Dallas Cowboys, Boston Bruins and NY Yankees. In addition to his father, Jim is survived by his brother, Primo Apuzzo and his wife Lucy, nieces, Lorraine Burdick and Ashley Apuzzo, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Although Jim lost his battle with cancer, he will forever rock the heavens.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Friday morning at 11:00, in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at St. Bernadette Church, 385 Townsend Ave., in New Haven. Burial will be private. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is in care of his arrangements. Share a memory and sign Jim’s guest book online at www.iovanne.com .
Jimmy will be missed. He was a City Hall fixture and a friendly soul.