James D. Atwood, Sr.

James D. Atwood, Sr., 84, a longtime resident of West Haven entered into rest on January 11, 2026.  He was the husband of the late Joann Kowalewski Atwood.  Jim’s family includes his children Debbie Giordano, Ann-Marie Giannotti, Judy Atwood and Jim Atwood, Jr.; seven grandchildren Jennifer Herten, David Atwood, Anastasia Nadeau-DeBerry, Jacinda McMenamin, Caden Atwood, Michael Giannotti, and James D. Atwood III; great-grandchild Aubree Herten; brother Steven Atwood; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Jim was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Nora Nolan Atwood; his beloved and favorite sister Barbara Coss; and brother Edward Atwood.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Jim served aboard the USS John Hood.  For over 30 years, he was a member of Teamsters Union Local 443 and primarily drove for Carolina Freight.

Visitation will take place on Thursday January 15 from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green.  On Friday morning the procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Vianney Church.  Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. 

Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV.org or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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