James C. Zdru "Pops", age 70, of Stratford, a retired Dental Tech for Bonvini Lab in Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Edessa, Greece to the late Christo and Anna (Popescu) Zdru he immigrated to the Bridgeport in 1963, a short time later married Diana Altieri and resided in Stratford since. Jim was very active in youth sports and coached at Sterling House and PONY Baseball. One of his favorite trips was going back to his hometown in Greece and he looked forward to several camping trips a year and spending time with his family. Survivors include his devoted children: James Zdru and his wife Jenn of Stratford, Jonathan Zdru and his wife Darcie of Stratford, Jeremy Zdru and his wife Jamie of Shelton, Jared Zdru of Stratford, Shawna Stirk and her husband Keith of Milford and Wendi Zdru of Stratford, his cherished grandchildren: Joseph, Nicholas, Amanda, Landon, Ashlie, Nathan, Tyler and Matthew, a brother George Zdru of New Haven, nephews Christo Zdru, John Zdru and nieces, Christina, Nandia and Anna Zdru. Jim was predeceased by a sister Gina and a brother Nick. Friends may greet the family on Friday, November 13th from 4-7pm in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, November 14th at 9AM Directly in St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church, 504 Sport Hill Road, Easton with the Very Reverend Cornel Todeasa officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Trisagion Services will take place on Friday at 5pm. To make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com