James Bendzinski, 65, of Middletown, beloved husband of Karen Nichols, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Complete Care at Meriden Center.

James was born in Hartford, son of the late Victor J. Bendzinski and Germaine (Gosselin) Bendzinski.

Prior to his retirement, James was the owner of Meticulous Painters in Middletown.  James was a true craftsman and lived up to the name of his company every day.  James had many talents and skills; he enjoyed all water sports and skiing and was a known as "D.J. Jimmy Bendz".

He will be greatly missed by his family.  Besides his wife, James is survived by seven sisters, Janine McPhee, Madeleine Keast, Adele Laudone and her husband, Lou, Estelle Bendzinski, Anne Phelps and her husband, Mike, Rose VanDover, Rita Murphy; three brothers, Thomas Bendzinski and his wife, Kathy, Daniel Bendzinski, Dominic Bendzinski and his wife, Wendi; along with many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

James' family would like to thank the Complete Care at Meriden Center, for the professional care and compassion shown to James and his family.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home 3 Silver Street, Middletown.  Friends may gather prior to the service from 3 to 5 p.m.  A graveside service will be held Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Indian Hill Cemetery, 383 Washington Street, Middletown. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.