James E. Hyland Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James E. Hyland of New Milford, Connecticut, born in Waterbury, Connecticut, who passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Ann "Nancy" Sullivan Hyland; his parents, James E. Hyland and Helen Kiely Hyland; his cousin Joseph "Joe" Lillis; and his brother Jerome Hyland.
He is survived by: his children, James Hyland III (Sharon) of New Berlin, WI, Judith Hyland of Newtown, CT, Joan Zaccaro (Michael) of Newtown, CT and Justin Hyland (Jennifer) of Houston, TX.; his grandchildren, Jaclyn Ann Hyland, James E Hyland IV, Michael J. Zaccaro Jr., Nicole Ann Zaccaro, Jake Patrick Hyland, Josh Andrew Hyland and Jill Reagan Hyland; and his cousins, Dr. Joanne Lillis, Lawrence Lillis and John Lillis. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held for family members only at St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's name may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, For Dr. Lai's Head and Neck Cancer Research, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or via the website mdanderson.org/gifts.
