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JAMES WHALEN Obituary

WHALEN, James F., Jr. Of Gloucester, 69, December 18. Mr. Whalen was former tight end for the Boston Patriots from 1965 to 1969 and was named to City of Cambridge Hall of Fame, Boston College Hall of Fame and Boston Patriots All Time Team for the 1960s. He is survived by his wife Sheila Whalen of Gloucester; his son Christopher Whalen and wife Lauren of Manchester-by-the-Sea; and sister Rosemary Plauski of Hull. His memorial service will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., GLOUCESTER on Saturday, December 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours will precede the service on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be held private. Contributions to the Jimmy Fund at www.jimmyfund.org. Online condolences at greelyfuneralhome.com. Greely Funeral Home, Gloucester, MA (978) 283-0698

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2012.

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BARBARA Sullivan

December 28, 2012

TO JAMES WHALEN FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WE WILL KEEP HIM IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHT.

KATHY AND BARBARA ANN SULLIVAN DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

December 22, 2012

Shiela--- so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely,
Rose Contreas
Salem CC

Tom Deehan

December 22, 2012

Jim was one of the most talented athletes to ever play for BC and he also one of the nicest guys anywhere.

December 21, 2012

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was our son's Pop Warner coach and friend.
Jim and Joanne Pierro

Karen Pastore

December 21, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Jim at the Home Depot, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

December 21, 2012

I remember Jimmy well with wonderful memories at C.H.L.S. Class of 61
My condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace Jimmy, Diane

Kevin Hussey SR

December 20, 2012

Rosemary
Sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. I remember seeing him playing football at the park. Didn't know then the heights he would attain. A good kid from the Old School.
God's Speed
Kevin Hussey Sr

Dave Duffy

December 19, 2012

It's been many years from both the CHLS & BC days but I do remember your being a talented athlete & team mate...God Bless!!! Duff

December 19, 2012

I, too, had the pleasure of working with Jim at THD but not for a long time. He was very kind and always had time for a little friendly conversation.

Jim, I asked about you just the other day, perhaps you were thinking of us at THD and our thoughts happen to mesh.

We all miss you, we'll see you later!

December 18, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Home Depot. A little rough around the edges, but he had a heart of gold. I will miss him terribly. Rest easy Jim, and say hello to Sal...

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