James Joseph Mongillo, 57, of South Wind Drive, Wallingford passed away Jan. 14, 2012 peacefully at his home. Mr. Mongillo was born in New Haven June 7, 1954, son of the late Joseph C. and Eleanor Cassidy Mongillo. He grew up in North Haven and was a longtime resident of Northford. He was a tooling engineer, most recently with Bristol Meyers-Squibb in Wallingford. Jim lived for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and attending sporting events. He was best known in the Town of North Branford for coaching and refereeing youth soccer. He spent countless hours behind the camera, snapping photos or filming at soccer games. “Where’s Waldo” He loved nothing more than to watch his three children play soccer and he was so very proud of their accomplishments both on and off the field. His love had no boundaries. He is survived by Catherine Mongillo and by his beloved children, Dana (John) Mongillo of Meriden, Ryan and James “J.J.” Mongillo, both of Northford; a brother Joseph Mongillo of North Haven and two sisters, JoAnne Celso of Clearwater, FL. and Winifred Carroll of Wallingford; and many nieces & nephews whom he dearly loved.  He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Mongillo and a sister, Kittie LaBanca. Friends may call at The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St. (cor. Dwight) New Haven Wednesday, Jan. 18th from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral service will take place at that time.