James J. Trombly

NAPLES, FL — Mr. James J. Trombly, 71, of Naples, Fla., and Pittsburg, NH, and formerly of Auburn, NH, passed away on Friday morning, July 5, 2013, at the Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. He was born in Manchester, NH, on September 19, 1941, a son to the late Frank and Mary Ellen (Shea) Trombly. Jim was a well-known plumbing contractor in the Manchester area for many years, owning and operating his own businesses, Jim Trombly Plumbing & Heating, as well as Granite State Water Systems. He was active in volunteer organizations, too, serving as a charter member and past president of the Auburn Lions Club, a long-time member and president of the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, and he also served as a police commissioner for the town of Auburn. He enjoyed coming to the family camp in Pittsburg for many years, and spent his summers there after retirement, while traveling and spending winters in Florida. Jim loved to fish in the ocean waters while in Florida, and he loved to go golfing with his wife and friends. Jim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Denise (Drapeau) Trombly of Pittsburg and Naples; three sons, James Trombly, Jr., and wife Monica of Auburn, NH, Thomas Trombly of Manchester, NH, and Frank Trombly and wife Christine of Auburn; two step-daughters, Diane Nadeau and husband Clay of Winterville, Me., and Tina Wilkins and husband Kevin of Merrimack, NH; a step-son, Steven Plourde and wife Mary Anne of Belleville, Ill.; two brothers, William Trombly of Manchester and Daniel Trombly of East Burke, Vt.; two sisters, Catherine Latham and husband John of Walpole, Mass., and Constance Williams and husband Cecil of New Durham, NH; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by a brother, Frank Trombly, Jr. At his specific request, there will be no public calling hours. A graveside service and burial will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Cemetery in Pittsburg, NH. Pastor Rick Goss will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Jim may be made to the River of Life Worship Center, P.O. Box 48, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

James J. Trombly

September 19, 1941 - July 5, 2013