REST IN PEACE DEACON FOSTER

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James Foster

James Foster

  • February 20, 1929 - November 17, 2013
  • New Haven, Connecticut
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“So sorry for your loss......I will keep ur family in continuous prayer.... ”
1 of 2 | Posted by: Maxine R. Mott -Floyd - New Haven, CT

“So sorry for your loss......I will keep ur family in continuous prayer.... ”
2 of 2 | Posted by: Maxine R. Floyd - New Haven, CT


James A. Foster, 84, of New Haven, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty) for 63 years passed away on November 17, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on February 20, 1929, son of the late William and Arthelia (Allen) Foster. He was a member of "The Goldenaires Quartet" when he was a teenager. They performed on a weekly TV show on WTNH-TV Channel 8 Television Station Broadcasting Co. He was also the 1st lead tenor soloist for the historic Ink Spots. Some of their greatest hits were "If I Didn't Care,' "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, and "I Believe." He was a talented artist and a choreographer. He attended the Paier School of Art specializing in still life and portrait painting in oil. James was a deacon at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a founder advisor of the Alpha Kai Omega Chritian Fraternity for teenaged young men. He was widely known for his musical talent and was very active in various musical groups at Immanuel. He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Elizabeth; 2 sons, James Jr. (Ruth), Keith; daughter, Kathy Lynn; sister, Dorothy and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral Services
Visitation
Monday, November 25
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM   

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1324 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511
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Celebration of Life
Monday, November 25
11:00 AM   

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1324 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511
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Entombment
Monday, November 25   

Beaverdale Memorial Park

90 Pine Rock Avenue New Haven, CT 06515
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