Obituary: James F. ‘Poppy’ McCabe, 83, of Wallingford

From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home

James F. “Poppy” McCabe, 83, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Patricia Sayers McCabe, passed away on February 10.

Jim was born in New York City on Dec. 17, 1933, the son of the late James B. and Elizabeth Reynolds McCabe. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was employed by Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation until his retirement. Jim was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Besides his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his devoted children, Kelly McCabe Bibisi of Wallingford and twins, Jimmy McCabe of Meriden and Mary McCabe of Cromwell. “Poppy” shared a very special bond with his loving grandchildren, Meagan and Molly Bibisi whom he adored.

Jim’s love of his Irish heritage – and indeed all things Irish - was contagious. He was an active member of the New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling Club and Irish American Community Center, being named “Man of the Year” in 1999 for his accomplishments in promoting Irish culture and traditions. In later years he developed a great interest and knowledge of Irish genealogy, becoming a skilled genealogist for the Irish community.

His family will receive relatives and friends in the Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 4 until 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 16th at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 382 Hope Hill Rd., Wallingford. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Interment with military honors will be in All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd., S.W. Lilburn, GA 30047.

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