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James R. Crean

1923 - 2018

James R. Crean obituary, 1923-2018, Westfield, MA

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

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Firtion Adams Funeral Service

76 Broad Street

Westfield, Massachusetts

James Crean Obituary

James R. Crean, 94, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in a local nursing home. He was born in Westfield on June 16, 1923 to the late James and Irene (Gadreault) Crean. He grew up in Westfield and attended local schools. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked at Columbia Bicycle and worked for the Westfield School Systems for 35 years. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and was a member of the Men’s Club. Jim was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of Tekoa Country Club. He was a member of the Westfield Amvets, and was an umpire for the Westfield Babe Ruth in 1960’s. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years Josephine (Lenza) Crean in 2016. He leaves his children James J. Crean and his wife Carole of Westfield, Paul A. Crean and his wife Lisa of Medford OR, Stephen R. Crean and his wife Kim of Agawam, Dr. William T. Crean and his husband Glenn Fitzgerald of Lakewood, CA and Christopher Crean of Westfield. He also leaves his grandchildren James, Michael, Jennifer, Danielle, Jacob, Rianna, Courtney, Kayla Crean and C.J., Joseph, Robert, Cailyn Crean. Jim was pre-deceased by his brother William Crean and sisters Mary Rose Crean and Shirley Petrucelli. The funeral will be held on Wednesday January 17th at 9:30 am from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4-7 pm. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the D’Amour Cancer Center, 3350 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107.

Published by The Republican from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2018.
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Chris....My heartfelt condolences to you and your family....

Sincerely,
Judy Brinn

January 16, 2018

Crean Family......I was very sorry to read of Jim's passing. I played golf with him many times in the old Saint Mary's Golf League. It was always a fun time! He sure had a long and good life. My best to all of you.

George Hagan

January 14, 2018

Dear Chris & Family - So very sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad, he sounds like a wonderful man who had a very full and happy life surrounded by a loving family. May he rest in peace reunited with your Mom, and I pray God brings you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Maureen

Maureen Jaconetta

January 14, 2018

Dear Steve So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stephen & Maria

January 13, 2018

Chris, so sorry to read about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Jeanette Jez

January 13, 2018

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Firtion Adams Funeral Service

76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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17

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Firtion Adams Funeral Service

76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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17

Liturgy

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

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St. Mary’s Cemetery

MA

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76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085

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