James "Jim" J. Healy, 90, of Meriden, beloved widow of Lucille (Russo) Healy, died Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born in Hartford, son of the late William and Marion Healy. Jim served during WWII in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945. He later worked as a benefits counselor for the Newington Veterans Affairs where he retired after over 36 years. Jim was a past president of both the 1986 football and basketball boards as well as, serving many years on the Executive Committee of both boards, spanning 51 years. His dedication and love of the game, fellow officials and coaches has earned him many awards along the way. One of which is his induction to the 2007 CT Football Officials Hall of Fame Inaugural class. He was voted one of the top 5 officials in football for the past 79 years. His most recent award was in 2011 to the Boys and Girls Club of America Hall of Fame. Jim leaves behind his two daughters Janet Healy-Guthrie and Nancy Healy, both of Rocky Hill, his granddaughter Jennifer Healy and great-granddaughter Taylor Strutz. Besides his wife and parents, Jim was predeceased by his three brothers and one sister. The Funeral will be Saturday, February 20, 11:00 AM at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield. Burial with full military honors will follow in Westmeadow Cemetery, Newington. Visiting hours will be February 20, 9-11 AM at the funeral home. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.