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JAMES BOLAND Obituary

BOLAND, James III Of East Boston, suddenly on Nov. 27, at the age of 39. Loving son of James J. Jr. and wife Pauline (Rielly) Boland of East Boston. Beloved grandson of James J. Sr. and late wife Anna Marie (Vasconcellos) Boland of Winthrop, Pauline (Baron) and late husband Robert Rielly of East Boston. Cherished brother of Deanna Coffey and husband Stephen T. of New Market, NH. Adored uncle of Stephen J. Coffey. Dear friend of Annie Liberty. Also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends will honor James' life by gathering on Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St. (Orient Heights), EAST BOSTON, from 4-8 and again on Friday morning at 8:30 before leaving in procession to St. Joseph St. Lazarus Church, East Boston, for a funeral mass in celebration of James' life at 10AM. Services will conclude with James being laid to rest in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Funeral home is handicapped accessible, children's lounge available, courtesy valet parking front entrance. For complimentary transportation to funeral home please call 617 569 0990. Ample off street parking with attendant in our several off street parking lots. For more info please visit www.ruggieromh.com.

East Boston 617-569-0990

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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Joe Pags

November 9, 2024

I graduated with Jimmy, and just found out. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Alfred Cuneo

November 22, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mishelle Smith

November 26, 2020

My dear friend, you will never be forgotten and you are always in my heart. I miss you every single day.

Pat

October 24, 2018

Remembering you with love. God took you too soon.
Aunt Pat

January 12, 2018

Thinking of you today "Little Jimmy." May you rest in peace in God's love.
Aunt Pat

Angela P

December 27, 2017

Pauline.....sincere condolences to you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Angela P.

Mishelle Smith

December 9, 2017

My eternal sunshine,
You are forever etched in the center of my heart, and always on my mind. I miss you more.

Carol Aloisi

December 1, 2017

Pauline:

So very sorry to hear of your son's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.

Carol Aloisi

Joanne and Rick McGarvey

November 30, 2017

Pauline and Jim
Rick and I want to express our sympathy to you and your family.

Rick and Joanne McGarvey

Alfred Cuneo

November 29, 2017

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Boland family

Doug Fallon

November 29, 2017

Deepest Sympathy to the Boland family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

November 29, 2017

Deepest sympathy for family and friends during this difficult time. May our Father of comfort bring peace to your heart. 1Thess 4:13.

I'm so glad you were part of my life

Tammy P

November 29, 2017

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Memorial Events
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Nov

30

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - East Boston

971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Dec

1

Memorial Gathering

8:30 a.m.

Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - East Boston

971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph St. Lazarus Church

East Boston, MA

Dec

1

Burial

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park

Peabody, MA

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Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - East Boston

971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128

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