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DANBURY, Conn. - James W. Thompson of Danbury died Friday, May 24. He was 52.
Thompson was born June 13, 1960, in Queens, New York, son of William H. and Jane E. (DuFlon) Thompson. He attended Ridgefield schools, graduated from Ridgefield High School in the class of 1978, attended college in Florida, then went on to attend Western Connecticut State University. He spent his early career in the auto parts industry as manager and owner of several stores. He then went into the IT consulting business and was recently employed by KForce of Shelton.
Thompson is survived by daughters, Jamie Thompson and Samantha Thompson both of North Salem, N.Y.; longtime girlfriend, Lisa de Burgo of Danbury; sister, Diane (Joseph) Fossi of Ridgefield; brother, Edward (Laura) Thompson of Sandy Hook; nephews and nieces; uncle, Robert Thompson; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents.
Calling hours are Thursday, May 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield. A memorial service and celebration of life led by Lama Tashi Topgyal of Temple Kunzang Patchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Center of Red Hook, N.Y., will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Ridgefield Community Center Lounsbury House, Main Street, Ridgefield.
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