James "Jay" Cuff Sr, age 48, of Stratford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 16. 2012. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1963 to the late Jean Porubsky Cuff, Jay has been a life long Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and was employed by the Town of Stratford. Survivors include his beloved sons James Cuff Jr and Patrick Cuff both of Shelton, a brother Frank Cuff of Kingston, NY, a sister Cathy Barker-Bryk of Shelton, 2 nephews Jayson and Cecil Barker, his former wife Mary Cuff, 2 cousins Dennis and Darren Del Monico and several nieces and nephews. Friends may greet his family for a celebration of Jay's life on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 5-8pm in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. All other services and interment will be private.