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JAMES ROBINSON Obituary

ROBINSON, James J. "Jim" Of Quincy and Dennis, MA. Loving husband of Virginia Manzella, died peacefully on June 28, 2016 surrounded by his family after a short battle with leukemia. Jim was, and always will be, a Marine and served in the Korean War. Following his service, he had a successful career in the financial services industry which included positions as Assistant Treasurer at State Street Bank, President of GTE Shareholder Services, and Director at Equiserve/Computershare. In addition to his wife Virginia, Jim is survived by his children James Jr and his wife Susan of Pocasset, MA, David of Dallas, TX, Melissa and her husband Art Healey of Southborough, MA, Ursula and her husband Tom Daley of Dennis, MA and many loving grandchildren: Brittany and Nicholas Robinson, Shannon, Erin and Kathryn Healey, Alyssa, Kelsey, Elle, Mara, Cameron, Jane and Cooper Daley. Jim was also survived by his sister Claire Shea of Reading, MA, and pre-deceased by his sister Winifred Leonard, and brother Stephen Robinson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, July 5th, from 4-8pm, at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT; and Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 6th at 10am, at Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of James J. Robinson to Massachusetts General Hospital - Leukemia Discovery and Treatment Fund, online at giving.massgeneral.org, or can be mailed to: Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, Attn: Julie O'Connor, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston MA 02114. For directions and online guestbook visit jfwardfuneralhome.com JF Ward Funeral Home 772 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2016.

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Sean Robinson

July 6, 2016

Uncle Jim you will be deeply missed. I know your in a better place now and I wish we had more time together. Semper fi

Lisa De La Cruz

July 6, 2016

Dave - You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. We are very sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort at this time.

Lisa & Gus De La Cruz

Wally Schwalm

July 6, 2016

We're very sorry to hear of Jims passing. Thoughts and condolences from Wally and the team at WCS Automotive.

Pat & Carrie Monaghan

July 5, 2016

Dave

Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

mary robinson

July 5, 2016

Virgina and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you. I wish I could have been there, but my spirit is with you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Robinson and family

July 5, 2016

Dear Dave,
Both Karen and I are sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jim and Karen Ryan
Stratham, NH

Michael and Sylvia Neal

July 5, 2016

Dear Dave,
Although we cannot be with you at the services, please know we are thinking of you and we are with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Blessings to all of you. Your friends, Mike and Sylvia

Jennifer Rattigan

July 5, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy
in loss of your father.
I have lots of fond memories of him
growing up.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Love Jennifer

July 4, 2016

To Virginia and the Robinson Family, we are so sorry about your loss. Jim was an amazing man and will always be remembered. Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Love, Todd, Janel, Lucia, Aden, and Everett Stevenson

July 3, 2016

Ursula,
Our Sympathies to you and your family.
Bob,Ann,RJ,Michele Soderman

Valerie Henderson

July 2, 2016

To the Family of Jim Robinson So sorry for your loss I worked with Jim at GTE

Maureen Kelly

July 1, 2016

Dear Ginger,

So sorry for the loss of Jim. Sandy always speaks so highly of Jim and I know he was a wonderful life partner. Praying for you and Jim and your family as you grieve this loss.

Maureen and Pat Kelly

July 1, 2016

Melissa,
My sympathies to you and your family .
❤ Robin (Collin) Krawczyk

Sue Wordell

June 30, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family. I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with him. He was a kind and happy man. He always had a smile on his face. He definitely will be a angel in heaven .

Dan Martin

June 30, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Elizabeth Baker

June 30, 2016

As a friend of Sandy Manzella, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

With all sympathy,
Elizabeth Baker

Shelli Mahan

June 30, 2016

Virginia my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

June 30, 2016

It was an extreme pleasure to meet Jim in Kosovo and keep up on FB! Tough as nails. My thoughts and prayers are with the Robinson family at this time. Sheila Van Dyke

Marty Mazzone

June 30, 2016

To all the Robinsons: so sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you all and our days on Shumway Circle.
Love to you all.

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