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James Lagrotteria Obituary

LAGROTTERIA, James William "Pop-Pop" Age 74, of Cohasset. February 23, 2009. Son of the late Carlo and Barbara Lagrotteria of Cohasset. Husband of Dorothy R. (Oliver). Proud father of Gregory of Scituate, James, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL, Thomas of Scituate, Mary Sease of Cohasset, John of Crofton, MD., Ann Marie Lagrotteria of Quincy, Christine McCarron of Cohasset, Joseph of Indian Rock, FL, Jennifer Kane of Hudson, MA, Barbara Lagrotteria of Bridgewater, and Carlo of Cohasset. Brother of Frank Lagrotteria of Weymouth and the late Carlo Lagrotteria of Scituate. Much Loved by his 12 grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Interment Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 and Thursday 4-7 at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), COHASSET. If desired, donations in James' memory may be made to the Glastonbury Abbey, 16 Hull St., Hingham, MA 02043 or to St. Anthony's Church, 10 Summer St., Cohasset, MA. 02025. Served for many years on Cohasset Town Assessors Office. Retired Business Manager of 25 years at Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham. Member of Scituate Country Club. Active volunteer of the SHARE Food Program. Veteran, US Army, Korea. For an online guestbook and directions, please visit www. mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 25, 2009.

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Bob Mogavero

May 3, 2009

Dear Greg and family,
I have just found out about the passing of your father from our dear friend and your cousin, Paula Dolan. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,

manny fuda

March 3, 2009

so sorry for the loss of jimmy our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Mike Casey

February 28, 2009

Mr. Lagrotteria,
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 in Korea. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Migliaccio's

February 27, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him from Migliaccio family (Joe, Edwina and Barbara).

JoAnn Fichtner

February 27, 2009

Dear Lagrotteria Family: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Jim was such a wonderful, kind person. All who had the priviledge of knowing this fine gentleman, will miss him. My love and prayers to all. JoAnn (JoJo) Fichtner

DONNA &BOBBY BOWE

February 26, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Janice & Ed Shaw

February 26, 2009

Ann Marie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Jan and Dave Bennett

February 26, 2009

To all the Lagrotteria family,
Dave and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We will always remember him in our trips to Italy and the fun and laughter we shared there.
He was also a devoted brother to Frank. Many noticed the loving kindness he showed to him and to Skip and Kelley. We will pray for all to find peace in this very sad time. He will be deeply missed by many friends and relatives. Jan and Dave Bennett

Jerry Reed

February 25, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss; I was home this
past Sunday and saw the family at
the 8:00 clock Mass and learned of Jim's
sickness. We always said hello and
discussed an issue at the transfer
station.

Jerry Reed Peggy and John (JR)

Sheryl, Laurie and Arline Twombly

February 25, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with you all right now.

John Reichardt

February 25, 2009

I will never forget my first ride on Billy the pony in your back yard on Hull St and the raising of the Red or Green flag to see if we got to go to Paragon Park or not. He was a great guy!

Suzy, Nick and Cassandra Raffa

February 25, 2009

Dear Mary and family, our sincere sympathies to you all. I know how much your Dad meant to you and how much love your family shares. Our prayers are with you.

Enos Family

February 25, 2009

We were sorry to learn of Mr. Lagrotteria's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
The Enos Family
(formerly of Cohasset)

Jerry & Netta Cirone

February 25, 2009

We were saddened to hear of your loss. To those of us who knew him he will be missed. Our sympathy to Dottie and all the family.

John Cavanaro

February 25, 2009

Dear Lagrotteria Family:
Jim was as devout a man for the many causes that he passionately pursued as any person I have ever met. His unselfish and unending commitment to improving his community will be remembered and admired fondly by all of us who were privileged enough to benefit from his wonderful charm and good deeds. He will be greatly missed.

Jan Kiely

February 25, 2009

My heart felt sympathy goes to all of the Lagrotteria family in the great loss of Jim. He will be surely missed, and God has called another angel to his side.

February 25, 2009

Ann Marie and Family: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father-you always spoke so highly of him and we knew why when we met him at your xmas parties. He is now in heaven with the best dads in the world, mine and Ricks'. They will love meeting each other and will be watching over us forever. All our love and prayers to all xoxoxo The Costa Family

Alberta Raneri

February 25, 2009

Dear Tom and Family: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. I know how close you were to your parents and I hope the strength of your wonderful family will get you through a very tough time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and always hold onto the memories and your Dad is just on the other side of the door. He will be with you forever.

Alberta Raneri

February 25, 2009

Dear Tom and Family: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. I know how close you were to your parents and I hope the strength of your wonderful family will get you through a very tough time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and always hold onto the memories and your Dad is just on the other side of the door. He will be with you forever.

Mario, Gina & Family Rosano

February 25, 2009

Lagrotteria Family, We are sorry about your loss. Our Deepiest sympathies go out to all of you. Jimmy was such a wonderful man and he will be missed.

maria saldi

February 25, 2009

my deepest sympathy to all of you. Jim was a great guy and was loved by many and will certainly be missed.

Charlie and Nancy Mazzulli

February 25, 2009

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Jim was a great guy and true friend, he will be missed.
Our prayers are with all of you.

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