James Gleason "Jim" Dignan

62, died peacefully at his home in Charlestown on Monday, July 14. Mr. Dignan was born in Boston to the late John and Margaret (Gleason) Dignan. He was a longtime international banker in Boston. Later in life, he pursued a second career as an IT consultant and web developer. With a passion for travel, his work often took him to exotic locations in Central and South America. Jim was a lifelong resident of Boston and called his beloved boat "Irish Mist" home for many years. He attended Catholic Memorial High School; graduated from Nauset Regional High School continuing his education at Rutgers earning a degree from the Estonia School of Banking. An avid Boston sports fan and an often cantankerous debater with his many friends, Jim quietly spent much of his free time volunteering at local homeless shelters and at the Shriners Hospital in Boston with children who were victims of burns. Mr. Dignan's infectious humor and wit were matched by a generosity of spirit that touched the lives of everyone he met. He is survived by his four children, Sean and wife Jennifer Dignan, Chris and wife Jill Dignan, Kerri and husband Gary Madigan and Aaron Dignan. He is the brother of Patrick Dignan, Rosemary Baker, Kathleen Dignan, and Maureen Tympanick. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at Constitution Marina, Charlestown, from 1-4 pm on Sunday, July 20th. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jim's name to Shriners Burn Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA. For directions, donation info, and guest book please visit www.fjhiggins.com