James E. Leopardi Jr.

James E. Leopardi Jr., 52, of Mansfield, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on May 19, 2018. He was the loving, supportive father and best friend of David Leopardi and fiance Katherine Hazen of Lincoln, Neb., and Michael Leopardi of Pawtucket, R.I.; beloved son of Donna Leopardi and the late James E. Leopardi Sr. Jim is survived by his sisters, Carol Gibbons and her husband Richard of Kingston, and Sharon Schneier and her husband David of Raleigh, N.C. He was the cherished companion of Laura Watson of Methuen. James is also survived by his uncle, Fred Leopardi; and aunt, Barbara Leopardi; his Godson and nephew, Andrew Gibbons; niece, Amanda Moak and her husband Charles; and nephews, Spencer and Ben Schneier; countless loving cousins, extended family and friends. An hour of memorial visitation will take place on Friday, May 25, from 10-11 with a service set to begin at 11 at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rte. 106), Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Medical Center Department of Hematology and Oncology at www.bmc.org. For directions and more information, please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome.com. Shepherd Funeral Home, Kingston.