James S. Pihonak Sr., age 60, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on Monday February 13, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. James, a graduate of Central High School was born in Bridgeport to the late George and Josephine (Spinelli) Pihonak and has been a life long area resident. He had formerly worked for Gardella Limousine Company of Norwalk; and is survived by his 4 children James S. Pihonak Jr. and his wife Samantha, Katherine Bailey and her husband Paul, Mariah Pihonak and her fiancé Thomas Sawyer III, Julie Pihonak, and their mother Mari Catherine McCombs, a grandson Alexander James, 2 brothers George and Michael Pihonak, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by a brother Robert, and sisters Joan Foder, and Virginia Lucas. Friends may greet his family on Monday February 20th from 4-6 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 2969 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT. 06518