James A. Berger

January 10, 1956 - December 9, 2019

James A. Berger, 63, of Storrs, CT, passed away Monday (December 9, 2019) at home. Born in Meriden, son of Lena (Antolini) Baba and his step father, Wilson Baba, he was a former Meriden resident moving to Storrs 10 years ago. A graduate of Platt High School, Class of 1975, he owned Berger Plumbing and also worked for several other Plumbing Contractors. Besides his mother Lena, he leaves two daughters, Erin and Jamie Berger of Storrs; three brothers, Jeff Berger of Meriden; Joseph Berger of Newington and his wife Donna of Meriden; and Kevin Tolderlund and his wife Karen of Wolcott; several nieces, nephews and four grand nephews; he also leaves his girlfriend, Mollie Wittstein of Storrs and her son Isaac Brozowski; as well as his former wife Barbara Maloney of Storrs. Jim was predeceased by his father Joseph Berger and a brother, Christian Tolderlund. Funeral services are Thursday 12 Noon at The Holy Apostle Church (St. Thomas Assyrian Church of the East), 120 Cabot Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. Calling hours will be held at the church 45 minutes before the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Church. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com