On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD., formerly of Waterbury, CT. Beloved husband for 58 years of Donna Brennan; father of Jean Marie Decker, James, Jr. (Lisa), Thomas, Shawn (Jeff), and Linda Brennan (David); brother of Mary Alseph; grandfather of James, Julia, Zachariah, Jacob, Thomas, Noah, Bennett and Megan. He is also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Connection, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906.