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James Preble Obituary

Of East Boston on July 9, 2008. Beloved son of Eleanor Grace (Kennedy) Preble and the late Edward Preble. Dear brother of Evelyn Cort and her husband Nicholas of Bow, NH, Mary Winton and her husband Billie of Arlington, Edward Preble and his wife Eileene of Melrose, Robert Preble of Weymouth, and Paul Preble and his wife June of Winthrop. Cherished uncle of Vicki-Rose, Samantha, Edward, Janine, Bethany, Heather and Shawn. The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 9-10:30am in The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home, 917 Bennington St. (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 11am. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Late member of St. Mary's Men's Club and friend of Carlo's Corner. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home 617-569-0305

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 11, 2008.

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Patty Tebbetts Lascuols

July 5, 2023

Love you Jimmy. You were a great cousin!!

Patricia lascuola

July 5, 2022

Loved being your cousin! You were an amazing son, brother and cousin!! Live and miss you every day!!

Patricia Ann lascuola

July 5, 2021

You were an amazing cousin. I loved you dearly!!!

July 4, 2009

Hi james -- I love you, like you always said, heart and soul

Angel Gouzoules

July 4, 2009

Hi james -- I love you, like you always said, heart and soul

John Cecca

March 22, 2009

Ed and Bobby and the Preble Family;

I was saddened and stunned to hear of the passing of James! I want to send you my sincerest deepest sympathy.

You friend
John Cecca

January 18, 2009

Always in my heart....

November 30, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO, MAY U ALL BE PARTYING IN HEAVEN TODAY!!!

September 5, 2008

Miss you so much......

Karen & Joe Brisbois

July 22, 2008

Paul, June, Shawn and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love, Karen & Joe Brisbois

Bev (Ballam) Fulton

July 21, 2008

Dear Mary,Billie,Vicki,+ Sam,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time Please extend our condolences to Evelyn, Ed, Robert,and Paul + Families. Bev + Jim Fulton + Family

Denise D'Andrea

July 21, 2008

Preble Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

Linda Coyman-Alukonis

July 15, 2008

Dear Mrs. Preble and Robert,
I am so very sorry to hear about Jimmy, he was always so nice and had a smile on his face that I will nevery forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless

July 14, 2008

Dear Evelyn, Nick and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss we will keep you and Jim in our prayers. God bless you all in this time of loss.
Ed and Gayle Mullen, Concord, NH

Mary Fitzpatrick

July 14, 2008

For VICKI That had to truly be the best eulogy I have ever heard. You did a wonderful and blessed job in remembering your dear Uncle. I am positive that he was enjoying it from heaven.
He and my brother sound like they would have been good friends if they had known one another - now that they are both in heaven, I like to believe that they are getting to know each other.
God bless you all -

Ronald Torgersen

July 14, 2008

Prebs you were the best!

You were lucky to have that great family and we were lucky to have you as a friend. See you at our Maker's House. Torgy

Dan MacKenzie

July 12, 2008

An old friend and a good guy. My life is better for having known Jim. May he rest in peace.

Holly Szymczak

July 12, 2008

Mary, Billie, Vicki, Sam & the extended Preble family; My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and always. May your brother be at peace with the angels above.

Jake Paull

July 12, 2008

To The Preble family,
Jimmy was a good man with a lot of friends. Had many laughs with him at The Star of the Sea Men's Club.
God rest his soul!

Gail O'Donnell

July 12, 2008

Evelyn, Nick and Family,
Sorry for your recent loss. I will remember you all in my prayers, (Divine Mercy Novena).

David Dale

July 11, 2008

Evelyn Cort and all your family my prayers are with you,it's never easy to see someone we admired be taken at such a young age. with God's grace and strength we shall go on remembering and keeping him close in our hearts!!

Bill "Desi" DeSimone

July 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Preble Family at this time.
I will always cherish the time spent with the Brothers Preble at Carlo's Corner and St. Mary's Park.

william mcdonald

July 11, 2008

to the preble family i am so sorry for your loss jimbo was a great friend i will never forget him we had alot of good times he will always be in my heart prebs till we meet again your good friend billy mac

Mz Liz & Roger LaBranche

July 11, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Rose and Bill Lavallee

July 11, 2008

Evelyn, Nick, and family
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother. You will all be in our prayers. Know now that he will not be suffering, and will be watching from above. Our love and prayers.

Mary, Scott, Mike, Jim Fitzpatrick

July 11, 2008

Evelyn, Nick and family,
We are very sorry for the death of your brother, Jimmy. It is always hard to lose someone we love. We know that he is with your dad and Our Lord. May this give you all some peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Sincerely,

Kay Sexton

July 11, 2008

My condolonces to all the Prebles. Jimmy was such a nice kid.

valerie rabache

July 11, 2008

Dear Mary and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. Please send my deepest condoleances to all your family.
The boys and I will pray for Jimmy, we know that he is now in peace.
Give my love to Samantha, Vicki and all your family,
We can't be there with you but you are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Valerie, Yoann, Steven and Nicholas

Cyndi Bancroft - Allison

July 11, 2008

My heart breaks for the Preble family. This a tough time for you now and I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I had the opportunity to become friends with Jimmy back in the 4th grade forward. We shared lots of laughs and eventful times! He was always very kind to me. I'll always remember his silly grin when he was up to something mischievous with the rest of the St. Mary's gang!

Tom Sexton

July 11, 2008

Dear Preble Family:

I'm very sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Jimmy growing up - especially playing hoop with/against him at St. Marys Park. He will be missed by his many friends in the neighborhood.

Paula Currie

July 11, 2008

To The Preble Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

The Currie Family

Mike Yanelli

July 11, 2008

Dear Preble Family: I just want you all to know how sorry I feel that Jimmy has left you. I know that this was shock to you and that the lord takes people away for a reason. I know that this will be hard on you and I just want you to know that Jimmy will be in me and family's prayer's

Mike Yanelli and family San Antonio, Texas

Kelaine Vernarelli

July 11, 2008

Dear Paul,
I am so very sorry to hear about the lose of your brother. He was such a funny loving free spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Patti Calla

July 11, 2008

Mary & Family,

So sorry for what you all are going through. I hope fond memories & time will help to heal your pain and grief.

My sincere sympathy.

Paul Cuneo

July 11, 2008

To The Preble Family;

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My heart goes out to you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Jimmy was a great guy and a good friend. I for one will always remember our intense battles on the basketball court.

God Bless You.

Patti Milley

July 11, 2008

Dear Mary and Family,
We are so very sorry and saddened to hear of the loss of your brother Jimmy. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call.

With our love,
Patti, Donnelle and Dad

Joe and Joyce Myette

July 11, 2008

Coyote Jim, you will always live in our hearts and prayers. You were a wonderful friend and neighbor and we will miss you very much.

Jimmy and Christine Lawrence

July 11, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jennifer Pollard

July 11, 2008

It's been so many years, but I have fond memories of Uncle Jimmy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

PATTY LASCUOLA

July 11, 2008

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR ME AND THE GIRLS!!! WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR YOU.
LOVE, PATTY

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