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James T. "Jim" Reddy

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REDDY, James T. "Jim" Of Winthrop, Nov. 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary F. "Fran" (Crean) Reddy. Devoted father of James M. Reddy of Stoughton, Michael J. Reddy of Tamworth, N.H., John J. Reddy and his wife Donna of Topsfield, Linda A. Young and her husband Gary of Winthrop, Maureen F. Reddy of Winthrop, and Chris T. Reddy and his wife Kerry of Groveland. Brother of Kevin Reddy and his wife Deb of Casper, WY, and the late Gloria Rutherford. Adored grandfather of Jillian Reddy, Lindsay and Nolan Young, Shane and Bridget Sullivan, and Shannon and Nicholas Reddy. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, Mon., Nov. 24, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Late U.S. Army Veteran-82nd Airborne Division, Graduate of Boston College High School and Boston University, Former Town of Winthrop Selectman for 16 years and lifelong Town of Winthrop Meeting Member. Life Member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. Visiting hours Sun. only 4-8pm. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com. Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home Winthrop 617-846-0909

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 22, 2008.

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Nancy Blake and Family

December 11, 2008

Chris, Kerry, and Family,

My family and I were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family.

Charles & Mary Koritsas

December 7, 2008

We were saddened when we heard of Jim's death. Our prayers are with you. We will not soon forget Jim's smile and friendly spirit. He will be missed by many who knew him.

Mike Casey

December 6, 2008

Mr. Reddy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Cold War as a member of the 82nd Airborne "All American" Division. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Airborne All The Way!

Marissa & Chris Ferrara

November 26, 2008

Mrs. Young & Family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Larry and Marilyn D'Amato and Family

November 24, 2008

Linda,
Gary and Family, We are sorry for your loss. Friends and Family will
help you through the days to come. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers .
Deepest Sympathy

Paul Dawson

November 24, 2008

To the entire Reddy Family,

I was so sad when I learned of Jim's passing. A million different, happy memories have come streaming to mind since I heard this sad news.

I remember holding signs for Jim when I was too young to fully understand the importance of the impact one could have in local government. I remember many, many freezing cold days of campaigning that seemed somehow warmer because of Jim's bright smile and happy greeting.

In later years I was fortunate to have Linda as a good friend. There I got to see Jim outside of the political environment.

He had a great love for his family. It was always very clear and, obviously, took precedence over anything else.

His love of family and community will be the legacy that Jim Reddy leaves for the rest of us. I can't think of a greater message to be left with.

I hope and pray that your own many happy memories will sustain you all in your time of sorrow. May it help you to know that so many friends care and that we stand ready to assist you in whatever way we can.

As we mourn his passing let us also celebrate a life so well-lived. May Jim now enjoy the eternal rest he so richly deserves.

Richie and Kathy Vraux

November 23, 2008

Dear Franny and family,
I am very saddened by the passing of Jim. We had alot of laughs over the years. He aways had a smile for everyone and so valued his family time.He will be missed by so many friends and family. My heart is with you during these most difficult times

Robert Gillis

November 22, 2008

to the entire Reddy family

where can I start, my thoughts and prayers are with each n everyone of you at this time.

If I remembered anything about your dad I can fill a book.
So the quickest one I can come up with is Chris sitting up front with your dad under the bars where today would be so against the law, he would sit there for hours going around town.
best to all Bob

Kelly Adamson

November 22, 2008

Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Your Dad was also a bus driver with my dad. I remember when I was a kid your dad always drove me right to my front door even though it was not a bus stop, I remember his catagious smile! I remember putting up signs on the front lawn and bumber stickers all over the car and even in our rooms, which my mom wasn't to thrilled with!haha and He did it he became selectman. As I got older and went into Boston I would purposely wait for his bus even though I would have to walk, he was such a pleasant man and I enjoyed his conversation, plus he didn't charge me.:-) Please Linda extend my sympathies to the rest of your family!
Sincerely,

Kelly Adamson

Patricia Carbone

November 22, 2008

To Fran and family,

I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a great guy, we had many good times at Town Hall, I enjoyed working with him, he will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

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

Pat Frazier Carbone

Ginger Disher (Spano)

November 22, 2008

Fran, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry I will not be able to make the wake or funeral. I will be thinking of all of you. Ginger

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