James J. Peretto, 89, of Amston, formerly of Newington, beloved husband and best friend to Josephine "Jo" (Yoker) Peretto died Monday (April 9, 2012) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Manchester, he was the son of the late Joseph Peretto and Antoinette (Sartor) Tirone. James retired from Abbott Ball Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of the Newington Knights of Columbus, an honorary 3rd and 4th degree Knight and a member of their Senior Group. He was also active with the Boy Scouts, Little League, Indian Guides and was an avid golfer and Red Sox fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Barbara A. O'Keefe and her husband Edward of Amston, and James M. Peretto and his wife Rita of Rocky Hill; and his grandchildren Shannon O'Keefe, T.J. O'Keefe, Nicole Peretto, and Michael Peretto and his wife Marisa. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Robert Yoker of Ohio, and sister-in-law Violet Daigle of Bristol, CT and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved grandson Bryan O'Keefe, his sister Charlotte Peretto, and his step-father Frank Tirone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday (April 13th) at 11 am at the Church of the Holy Family 185 Church St. Amston, CT. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center Street, Manchester on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 911 Hebron, CT 06248 or Church of The Holy Family 185 Church St. Amston, CT 06231. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.