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James BREAU Obituary

BREAU, James L. Of Reading, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully, on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A BC High School'47 graduate, he served as a priest in the Archdiocese of Boston (1955–1970), before co-owning Lee Chisolm Sporting Goods and Ski Tours in Malden. A longtime umpire, Rotarian, skier, and Marblehead Yacht Club member. He is survived by his children, Todd Breau of Los Angeles and Tara Kelley of Reading; his brother, Edward P. Breau; and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert F. Breau of London, England. Family and friends are respectfully invited to Visiting Hours at the Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, MALDEN, on Friday, November 14, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 1:00 pm.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2025.

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Kevin R McCarthy

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So sad to hear about Jim's passing. I met Jim in the early 90s when he took me on as an umpire. Not only did he assign but taught all of us how carry ourselves as objectively and fairly as possible. We also became friends from sailing on his boat to tailgating at BC football games. Always good for a laugh and most of all a good time no matter what the event was Jim will be missed. A life well lived.
Kevin McCarthy

Matt D´Agostino

Yesterday

Sorry to hear this. You always got a straight and honest answer in everything he did. I umpired indoor game for Jim. He put food on the table for many, many umpires. He did so for me during stressful financial times. As a professional he demanded same from his umpires. May he rest in the Lord´s arms for all the good he did.

marianne jarema

November 10, 2025

Umpire Jim did a very professional job assigning umpires to numerous high school softball games.
Here in Reading Jim not only assigned umpires for the Reading Youth Softball senior league games but gave us a "good deal" to purchase equipment and uniforms. Well, before Title IX, Jim served this fledgling girls' athletic venture with care and respect.
So, I say: thank you, Jim
Mim Jarema

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