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James Davidson Obituary
The son of James D. Davidson, Sr., and Mary Louise (Fitzpatrick) Davidson, he was born on November 8, 1942 in Gt. Barrington, MA. His younger brother, John (Jack) Davidson (Jeanne), lives in Lee, MA.
He graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's degree in sociology and the University of Notre Dame, with a master's degree and a PhD. Jim was a Professor of Sociology at Purdue University where he had a very distinguished career until retirement in 2009.
Jim and Anna Catherine Tassone were married for 50 years. The couple have two children: James Anthony "Jay" (wife Corina) Davidson of Chicago, IL and their two daughters (Lucy and Evelyn) and Theresa Louise "Terry" Davidson of Denver, CO and her two sons (Brady and Anthony).
Jim loved his family, his profession, and golf.
Funeral services will be in West Lafayette on June 10, 2022.
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Bill & Gwen Dewkett
June 3, 2022
Jack and Jeanne, Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our condolences to all.
Maureen (Pidge) Kelly
June 1, 2022
I was very sad to learn about Jim's passing away. He, his brother Jack, along with many others on Cottage Street in Great Barrington, really had a lot of fun growing up together. I will always cherish those fond memories!
Special Masses and prayers are being offered at Our Lady of Lourdes in Paris. I, too, will continue to pray for all your family.
Love,
Pidge
Terry coffey
June 1, 2022
You will be missed dear friend.
P.J. Dunn Fitzgerald
June 1, 2022
Dear John and Jeanne, our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Jim. We're sending prayers to you, and all of Jim's family and friends, for comfort and support.
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