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for JAMES BENNETT
Claire Hendry
July 1, 2025
I watch the video every year because Legacy. com sends me a reminder. I am always most interested in Jimmy and 2 sons with tan lines and non tan lines showing at my brother Kenny's Vermont home in Strafford. VT on their way to swim in the man-made pond.
CLOUD'S PLACE.
Claire Hendry
Claire Hendry
July 4, 2024
Still missing you, and Jimmy, and your sweet family of 2 boys.
Kenny would definitely acknowledge Jimmy's passing. I will do it in his absence.
Carol Griffin
July 1, 2024
Thinking of you Jane and hoping you are doing well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pearl Masciulli
April 19, 2022
I have been trying to find my friend Jane on social media for a long time. Finally today i looked for Jimmy. I am in a shock as he is my age and seemed so athletic and healthy. I am so very sorry for Jane, Alby and Michael. Like others, i remember Jimmy always smiling. Alby and my Laura sat in high chairs together, and i believe i took the picture of Alby with his cheeks puffed out filled with food he was saving for later. Layoffs at work, moved to Hopkinton far from her, then to Scituate now in NH. Life has put a long distance between us. Our deepest sympathy with prayers for Jane and the boys.
Pearl Masciulli and family.
P.s. Every winter i still wear the red fur headband Jane gave me at xmas and think of her as i wonder if she still wears her black and white one. ❤
Rick Porter
March 15, 2021
I am not sure why I googled Jim's name today. I am saddened to learn that he has passed. I played football with Jim at Boston University and considered myself a friend of his. Jim was a determined, tough player, with a great big personality. I have many recollections of Jim but one that stands out was my very first varsity play at B.U. A player was hurt and I came in. Jim offered some supportive comments to me that gave me confidence in that nervous moment. Truly a great guy and a great loss.
My sincerest condolences to his family,
Rick Porter
February 4, 2021
To the family and friends of Coach Jim Bennett, kindly accept my belated condolonces.
Jim was my high school football coach at Bridgewater-Raynham in '74, '75, and '76. He was tough, yet compassionate, strong on fundamentals, always pushing us to give all we had, to never give up, to always play each down one-hundred percent to the whistle. He and Coach Tim Driscoll taught me and many others life lessons of perseverance, discipline, and determination, even in the face of certain defeat to a superior opponent.
Thanks for those lessons, Coach. I'll see you on the other side of eternity.
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Debra Rodgers
July 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family
Tom Gavin
July 1, 2020
I think Of Jimmy all the time. He loved to party and have fun and he loved to dance. He is probably dancing now . Just saying Hello and thinking also of Jane and the boys.
Lisa Coady
July 2, 2019
After three years I continue to think of Jimmy often. The hugely warm and wonderful smile, the sly mirth, the great generosity of love and spirit! I miss you Jimmy and I cherish all the memories we shared with you and Jane and our kids! Lisa C.
Richard Butler
July 1, 2019
Jimmy, on the anniversary of your passing you are missed. 64 is way too young to have moved on. Prayers to your family and you will be missed at our 50th Class Reunion!
October 14, 2018
Dear Jane and family,
I am so sorry to be so,so,so,late, but I did not know. Steve Sarno was sorry to be 15 Months late; I am 27 months late.
I was out sick from work this past Friday, October 12,2018 and looking through boxes of photos from my brother,Kenny,who died in 1990, and came across many photos from 79 Gibbs St, Norwich VT, Brookline MA, Strafford Vt.,and my going away party at Nancy and Eugene's in Wayland MA; I was moving to California where I still live.
I thought; let's see what Kenny's friends are all up to now.
Jimmy's obituary came up, slayed me,and saddened me to my core. I am still in disbelief. I know now it was over two years ago.
Jimmy was one of the actual really, really, good guys in this world. I am beyond sad and cannot imagine how difficult it was for you and your sons.
With Love, Claire Hendry
October 3, 2017
Two days ago, some 15 months after the fact, I learned that Jimmie died. I am stunned. Jimmie and I went to high school together. We were friends. My sophomore year my folks moved to Medford, maybe a half mile from Jimmie's house. So Jimmie and I would do stuff together, go to games,dances,parties and what not. We got to know each other well. At school we sat in the same chairs at the same table for lunch during those years. We even sat at the same table at our 20th and 40th class reunions. Jimmie was a good guy, honest, straightforward, no bull. He will be sorely missed. My sincere, if belated condolences to his wife and family.
Steve Sarno
John & Betty Mulhane
August 25, 2016
We were sad to hear this news. Still remember Brook St. days. God Bless all of you and remember the Love always.
Daniel Hurley
July 26, 2016
Lorraine=== Sharon and I were sorry to read of the passing of your brother. I remember him and your parents from George Street and Sharon certainly enjoyed your friendship at the Andrews.
David Williamson
July 21, 2016
Dear Jane, Albie and Michael,
I was so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Our deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you.
The Williamson family
larry quintal
July 19, 2016
I just found out the sad news of my friend Jimmy passing, this is a sad day. Jim and I went to high school together over forty years ago. We were teammates on the football and baseball teams and even double dated to the prom, most of all we were best friends. He was a good person that brought light into the world. I was welcomed into his family as a young man, I became a better person because of that interaction. I travelled quite a bit and we lost touch. To this day he is in my heart. Our lives are measured by the impact we leave on this world, I want his family to know Jimmy made a big impact on all who met him. My love and thoughts to Jim's family and friends
July 14, 2016
Dear Jane, I have no explanation why I checked the obituaries today and was so shocked and saddened to see Jimmy's name. Although we haven't seen each other since our kids were small, think of you both often. Debra and I just spoke about you both the other day. Please know what great memories I have of Jimmy with his infectious laughter and sunny disposition. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. A good soul taken too soon. Much love Bernadette (Bernie) McCool
Lee Eddy
July 14, 2016
Dear Jane, Albie,Michael,
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful person who we came to know while living in Brookline. Jim and I shared the same BU roots and we always had fun talking about those undergraduate days on Comm Ave. We will always treasure our interactions with him and he will live on with our best fond memories.
Nancy and Lee Eddy
Cathy Gibson
July 12, 2016
Dear Jane, Albie, Michael and family,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. What a force of nature Jimmy was! He was open, generous and brought everyone in to his circle. You were his life and one clearly saw his love for his family and joy in your presence. I will miss the big, welcoming Jimmy hugs and his laugh. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you always.
Love, Cathy, Sam and Robert
Kelly & jimmy chattin it up as per usual!
Debi Webb
July 12, 2016
Probably the last time I saw Jimmy, when I took him & Jane to a Sox game. That smile will live on in my heart & soul forever!
Debi Webb
July 12, 2016
Dave McGuire
July 12, 2016
To Jane, Albie & Michael, I worked with Jim at Lasertone for many years and have many great memories with him. He was a great guy, full of life and energy, always ready to crack a joke and make you laugh, I am truly sorry for your loss. Dave McGuire
Debi Webb
July 11, 2016
I just found out about Jimmy & am completely speechless and beyond saddened by the loss of such an incredible guy who I have known and been great friends with ever since college, We had so many laughs and this picture epitimizes what Jimmy was all about. Life is about laughter & so is love! He & Jane, Ron & I and many of our friends shared a lot of wonderful times together & my only regret is that I didn't see him more! Jimmy, I have always loved you for who you were and how much you loved to make fun of everyone but never hurt anyone in doing so. You will be sorely missed and never replaced, because that would not at all be possible! One of a kind, for sure! All my love!!! jane, we will all be here for you!!
Debi Webb
Richard Butler
July 11, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing Jimmy at Matignon HS and playing ball with him. He was always happy-go lucky but so intense on the field or court! I also kept up with him at bit when he attended BU. I was just at the Cape for a week but had to return home yesterday. I wanted to attend the viewing but obviously could not but in your memory I drove around the rotary at the funeral home on my way to the airport yesterday. I know he lived life to the fullest and I know his family is saddened by his passing. Rest in peace Jimmy and God bless your friends and family.
Debbie Thistle
July 11, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time.
Bill Patten
July 11, 2016
"Hard to find a better friend and person"
Chris Pilalas
July 10, 2016
Jimmy was a great friend in the BU days. Greatly enjoyed the chance to remember those days when we'd run into each other at BU Hockey games...I can only begin to understand how much he will be missed by his family and friends. A very good man and friend !
July 10, 2016
Jimmy........such a remarkable man.......
of joy, laughter, love, heart, and
goodness.........wonderful memories of
the kindness with which your family embraced mine. Jane, Albie and Michael, my heart is with you.
Much love
Liza Brooks
Brookline, MA
July 9, 2016
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
July 9, 2016
I first met Jim when Laraine took me to watch Jim play football at Boston University when I was very young. Jim was my "idol" at a very impressionable age, and along with Laraine had such a positive impression on me that lasted a lifetime. God bless your family. Dan, Denise, Danniele and Tim Conceison.
Glenn Schwartz
July 9, 2016
Dear Jane, I am so sorry for your loss and express my deep sympathy to you and your family. Glenn Schwartz
Nancy DeCavaignac
July 9, 2016
I will always love the Bennett family. You are loving and fun and there for each other as any family ever. My heart is broken for you Janie, Albie and Michael. RIP dear Jimmy. Your smile is forever in my heart.
Carol Griffin
July 9, 2016
I was so very saddened to hear about Jimmy's passing. Although I had not seen him in years, I have very fond memories of him and his love for life and his family. Jane, Albie and Michael I will keep you in my prayers. Much love,
Debra Titelbaum Rodgers
July 9, 2016
Sorry to here of Jimmy's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the Bennett family.
Tom Gavin
July 8, 2016
Saddened to hear about Jimmy. I will always remember his infectious laugh and good humor. Always fun to be around and a great story teller. We didn't see each other often but when we did it was like we never missed a beat. I'll toast him tonight and remember him always. Tom Gavin
July 8, 2016
With our deepest sympathy Jane, Albie,and Michael. The Bandoian family
Lisa Coady
July 8, 2016
Jimmy Bennett.. A man full of life, love and laughter, with the greatest smile and the warmest heart! A man who cherished his wife, his boys, his family and his friends. I will never forget the times we spent together with our families, the games , the gags, the parties, the celebrations. You were one of a kind and will be so terribly missed. xo
Tricia Lally
July 7, 2016
RIP uncle Jimmy! My heart is broken. I can't believe you are gone. The family dynamic just won't be the same. You won't ever be forgotten. Fly high and watch over us. Jane, Albie and Michael we love you . Stay strong for each other. XOXO. Love, Tricia, Sean, Colin, Brynn and Declan
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