Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Apr 4, 1965 - Dec 3, 2025
Anytime Jimmy was at Mike house for the best ribs in all of Sutton, Mass., he dominated all conversations! His sometime ridiculous conversations.... We're just hilarious.
Henry Zussman
December 08, 2025 | Safety Harbor, FL | Acquaintance
It was just Thanksgiving morning I reached out with my Turkey Day pic of me, the bird and of course a beer or two. I love you man. Still have the dress you sent when my daughter was born. My brother still does the Jim McGreevey Pats call Ya Ya Yah Ya, Randy keeps saying “ This is what I Do” You will be forever be in my thoughts and heart. You helped make me the tech and father I am today. Love you man
John Ross
December 07, 2025 | Hollis, NH | Friend
Very sad to hear about the passing of Jim. I met Jim during my freshman year at Shawsheen Tech in 2010.
Right of the jump I gathered that he was going to be one of my favorite teachers. His personality always lit up a room. He had a certain way of catching your attention. Kids would flock to Mr. McGreevey for a number of different reasons. From struggling to understand something related to HVAC or even just to have a talk about life and their current struggles that they were...
Anthony Amato
December 07, 2025 | Billerica, MA | Student
Kathy, Kelly, Meaghan & extended family. We are very sorry for your loss. Jim had a big smile and an even bigger heart. A good man. God called him home too early.
Mary & Gerry Byrnes
Medford, MA
Mary & Gerry Byrnes
December 06, 2025 | Medford, MA | Friend
Jimmy, You were one in a million with your kind heart and beautiful smile. You will always remain in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to our friend Kathy, Kelly & Meaghan.
Love,
Robert & Mary Manning
December 06, 2025 | Ipswich, MA | Friend
To Kathy Kelly and Meaghan
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person and always made me laugh he will be missed sending prayers ❤
Love always the Santiago's. Betty, Chrissy, and Greg
Chrissy Santiago
December 06, 2025 | Ipswich, MA | Friend
The world lost one of the Best... Jimmy i loved you from the minute I met you.. Your smile is etched in my happy memories.. God Bless your Family and friends... ♥
Barb Barretto
December 06, 2025 | Rowley, MA
I’m heartbroken to hear about Jim’s passing. He wasn’t just my HVAC instructor—he was the person who pushed me to believe in myself and helped me find the path I’m on today. He gave me guidance when I needed it most and even helped me land my very first job. I’ll always be grateful for that.
I’ll never forget his infectious laugh, his loud personality, and the way he could make a whole room light up just by walking in. He was brutally honest in the best way, and he always knew how...
Matt Reid
December 05, 2025 | Billerica, MA | Student
Jim was always able to bring a smile to one’s face or get a laugh. It came easily and naturally for him. I always enjoyed interacting with him or being around his interactions with others. He was a born entertainer/ teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Don Melanson
December 05, 2025 | Lexington, MA | Coworker
JAMES MCGREEVEY, 60, of Ipswich, MA, formerly of Medford MA, passed from this life onto his next adventure after kicking cancer’s ass for 28 months. He was a proud son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor to many students.
Jim was predeceased by his parents James and Leona McGreevey. He was the beloved husband to Kathy McGreevey for 31 years, father to Kelly and Meaghan, brother to Debbie and Mike & wife Denise McGreevey, uncle to Shawn & wife Rachel McGreevey, Kayla & husband Brad Biondello, Danny & fiancé Becky George, Michael & wife Sarah McGreevey, and Lindsey, Jackie, Stephanie, and Matthew McGreevey.
His infectious laugh and the way he always filled the room with his presence was his gift. His love for his wife Kathy and his daughters Kelly and Meg was unparalleled. He was the guy his friends, his beloved sister Debbie and brother Mike, and many nieces and nephews, could count on.
He impacted so many students in his role as a teacher and always fought for the underdog.
He was the recipient of unwavering love from his band of brothers and was passionate about his guitars and music. His early morning and late night serenades will be greatly missed.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) on Sunday, December 7th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Followed by a celebration of life at 11:00AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend and stay for the celebration of life.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, where Jim received impeccable care.
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