James (Jim) Joseph Garrahan, 87, of Hamden, husband of the late Henrietta Struzek Garrahan, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2009. Jim was born in Stamford on June 30, 1922 to the late Hugh and Anna Ford Garahan. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Army Air Force 381st division as a member of the Eagle crew (http://www.381st.org). He recently received a public service award from the Secretary of Connecticut for his patriotism and service during WWII. Jim worked as an accountant for the federal government. After retiring, he served as a councilman in Hamden for two terms, representing the 7th district. Jim had a passion for golf and was active in veteran affairs and the Knights of Columbus. Jim is survived by his two children, James Garrahan and his wife Bhasini of Chatham, NJ and Anne Garrahan of Hamden; nieces and nephews, Karen, Robin, Linda, Martha, and Michael. Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Thursday, August 27th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will take place in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday evening (TODAY) from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be sent to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492.