James Francis Breen, 59, of Zionsville, passed away suddenly, April 28, 2015. He was born in Malden, MA. the son of William and Patricia (Duffy) Breen. He attended UMass-Lowell and was a US Air Force Veteran. Jim was a born salesman and worked for BOSE, Klipsch, Muzak, and his current employer Prolitech. He loved playing the guitar, music, his family and his many friends. He is survived by his wife Mary (Packard) Breen; son Ryan and his dear friend, Meaghan Herstad of Bloomington, IN; his daughters Katie and Riley of Zionsville; his beloved cats, Mo and Molly and his dog Oscar. Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Herlihy residence, 151 Blair Dr., Holden, MA., 01520, followed by a celebration of Jims life. The family asks that everyone please dress casually and brightly, no mourning dress please. Jim will be honored with a military burial at sea in the familys beloved Cape Cod at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Riley Breen College Fund, c/o BMO Harris, 1350 W. Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, or the American Heart Association at donatenow.heart.org. And please, listen to some John Prine and toast Jim with a glass of bourbon. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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Dear Mary and Family,
When someone you love becomes a memory ~ the memory becomes a treasure.
May you find strength in love of family and the warm embrace of friends.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you.
Barbara Manzelli, Barbara Manzelli Trychon, Neva Carboneau, Cheryl Palmer
May 21, 2015
My mentor at Bose. Thank you Jim. Sorry I never told you how important you were to me. Godspeed by friend. You will be missed by me and many...
Bill Rivers
May 17, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
May 17, 2015
Jim was one of the really good guys at Bose when I was there. Always brought a smile with him to work every day. I'm better for having known him.
Bob Rivers
May 17, 2015
Jim was one of those people who enters your life and makes a lasting impression. We worked and played together for years at Bose and I'll always remember him very fondly. I find myself thinking of him often.
Love to his family and friends, of which there were many.
Mark Stygles
May 17, 2015
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