James Michael McGrevey

1928 - 2024

James Michael McGrevey, 95, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024.

Born in Manchester, NH on November 19, 1928, he was the oldest son of James M. and Ethel (Shute) McGrevey. He was raised in Manchester and later relocated to Derry, NH, before returning to the Queen City. 

He graduated from Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1946. James attended St. Anselm College and afterwards St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, MD.  

He served with the United States Army.

He joined the City of Manchester Fire Department in 1952 and climbed to the rank of captain.  In recognition of his dedication to the betterment of the city, James received the Key to the City of Manchester.  He retired as the Chief’s Aide.

His hobbies included reading, cribbage, golfing, bowling, and spending time with his family. He held membership with the Intervale Country Club for many years. James was an avid bowler and played in the bowling league at Lakeside Lines, winning several trophies.  He was member of the East Side Club, American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post #2, as well as the Manchester Fireman’s Relief Association. James served on the Board of Directors at Members First Credit Union for more than ten years. 

James was proud of his Irish heritage. His family was the center of his life. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Those who knew him will never forget his kind and gentlemanly ways.  He will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this remarkable man.

Family members include his high school sweetheart and love of his life, his wife of seventy-two years, Betty Lou (Scroggins) McGrevey; two daughters, Judy Puchacz and her husband, Paul, of Manchester, and Eleanor Croteau and her husband, Al, of Litchfield; a son, Brian McGrevey of Manchester; his grandchildren, Carolyn Preve and her husband, Ken, of Epsom, Heidi Puchacz and her husband, Jon, of Henniker, Candace Liukkonen and her husband, Dustin, of Auburn, Jessica Croteau of Stoneham, MA, Lauren Croteau of Ossipee, Ashley McGrevey of Manchester, and Brianna McGrevey of Delray Beach, FL; his great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Connor, Julia, Cameron, Colin, Ava, and Ella; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George McGrevey; a daughter, Elaine Byrnes; and a grandson, James Puchacz.  

Services: Calling hours are Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.

The funeral Mass and burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Derry, will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Manchester Fireman’s Relief Association, 100 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.