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James M Wheeler â€¢ Correction â€¢ Hanover â€" Mr. James M. Wheeler, 83, of Hanover died Thursday in the Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham after a long illness. He was born in Weymouth on February 2, 1924, a son of the late James and Margaret (Tierney) Wheeler. He was raised and educated in Weymouth and has been a resident of Hanover for the past 57 years. Mr. Wheeler served in the Navy during WWII and was the recipient of the WWII Victory Metal, the Amphibious Force Insignia, the European Theatre Medal. The Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal and the American Theatre Medal. After his Naval Service, he graduated from Boston University and later received a Masters Degree from Tufts University. He taught High School and coached several sports first in Hanover and Hull and retired as a coach and Vice Principal at Weymouth South High School. He was a member of Pheonix Masonic Lodge in Hanover and was a former member of the Planning Board, School Committee and Park and Recreation Commission in the Town of Hanover. He was an avid Golfer and Charter member of the Pembroke Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Fanara) Palladino of Weymouth, 1 daughter, Candace K. Wheeler of Hanover, 1 son, Jeffrey D. Wheeler of Florence, Montana, 2 sisters: Eleanor Torvi of Hingham and Gloria Cicchese of Plymouth and Alabama: 2 grandchildren: Amy Beth (Kemp) Glykis and her husband, Billy of Hanover and Kimberly Ann (Kemp) Dixon and her husband, James of Hanover and 5 great-grandchildren. He was the husband of the late Vivian J. (Olson) Wheeler and the brother of the late Herbert Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, Ruth Clapp and Eileen Gerstel. The Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 382 Hanover St., Rte 139 in Hanover. Interment will be at a later date in Hanover Center Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in HANOVER. A Masonic Service will be conducted by the Phoenic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes, 1253 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. For directions, on line guest book and directions visit, wwwsullivanfuneralhome.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920 Family owned since 1897

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wheeler

9 Entries

Bill Shuman

October 14, 2007

Rest in peace coach Wheeler. You were one of the good guys.

Ken Wilson

October 4, 2007

Coach Wheeler always made me trust my decisions, compete with confidence,and win with dignity. In my memories of Coach, he is standing on the sideline as I head toward him during a timeout at a critical point in our game against Brookline. When I get to him, he asks "Do you have a play in mind". I say "yes" then tell him the play. Coach says that he has a play too. He gives me his play. As I turn toward the field he stops me and says, "Run your play FIRST, then run my play". You can't believe the impact that this simple statement has had on my life. Coach Wheeler will deffinately be remembered.
I'm deeply sorrowed by your loss.
Sincerely, Ken Wilson (Weymouth HS, 1967)

Nick Meleones

October 4, 2007

To the Wheeler Family, May the memory of your beloved, Jim, be forever eternal. I know I speak for hundreds of his former students and athletes at Hull High school, where Jim served with disticntion for many years, when I say he was a true gentleman, an outstanding teacher-coach, and one who served as a role model. It was a honor to know him as a friend and colleague.....Nick Meleones

Mike Casey

October 4, 2007

Mr. Wheeler,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Brian Geraghty

October 3, 2007

Dear Gloria & family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on your loss and know that you are in our hearts and prayers throughout this sorrowful time...
From all of your friends at the PCSD Training Department...

Dean Gustafson

October 3, 2007

I was a neighbor of Mr. Wheeler for many years and I'm deeply sadden to learn that we have lost such a great man. He was a man of tremendous character and a generous and kind sole. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.

amy kemp

October 2, 2007

Thank you for your expressions of sympathy. Just wanted to let everyone know that the obituary yesterday was incorrect. Visiting hours are Wednesday, Oct 3 from 2-4p and 7-9p. Funeral service Thursday, 9am at St. Mary's Church in Hanover. Fondly, Jim's family

Jean Davis Garrish

October 1, 2007

I remember Coach Wheeler from my high school days. He was a great role model for all to follow.

Beverly (Felch) Messinger

October 1, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to Gloria and to all of her family for the loss of her very dear brother. May the sorrow you feel today be replaced soon with all of your fondest memories.

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