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JAMES M. D'AVELLA Sr.

1935 - 2014

BORN

1935

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home

157 Maple Street

Lynn, Massachusetts

JAMES D'AVELLA Obituary

DAVELLA, James M., Sr. Of Saugus, January 26, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Grace M. (Carosella) DAvella. Loving father of Marie G. DAvella of Saugus, Ellen Kratman of Danvers, James DAvella, Jr. of Revere, Patrick DAvella and his wife Leslie of Saugus, Joseph DAvella of Saugus, and the late Michael DAvella. Grandfather of Tina, Kurt Jr., James III, Kristopher, and Michael. Great Grandfather of Alexa and Kurt III. Brother of Thomas DAvella and his late wife Mary of Peabody and Patrick DAvella and his wife Carolyn of Saugus. Also survived by several nieces, nephews & friends. Late Marine Veteran Korean Conflict. Funeral services are private. Gifts in his memory may be sent to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements by the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904. For online memorial and guestbook, please visit: www.cuffemcginn.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2014.

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February 5, 2014

To The D'Avella Family,

I just learned this from my cousin on the loss of James. My deepest sympathy.
My father(Joseph)spoke to me about this side of the family while he was alive. My father was a nephew.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is at peace with the Lord.
Sincerely,
Peggy D'Avella, Greensboro,NC

January 29, 2014

Very sorry for the passing of Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families. I am sure you have wonderful memories of your Dad.

Our deepest sympathy
Robert (Chubba) Carter and James

Maria Sanchez

January 28, 2014

To The D'Avella Family, Just learned of your loss. we are so sorry. Thinking of you, Ralph, Maria and Edwin .

ELIZABETH LUCONTONI

January 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss...LORRAINE, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND ...I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM.

January 28, 2014

Dear Marie, Ellen, James, Pat & Joseph,
It is with great sadness that we learned of your fathers' passing. May it comfort each of you to know that he is being lovingly embraced by the good Lord above and that together they will be watching over you during the difficult days ahead. You will be remembered in our daily thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy & much love,
Anita Albano-Mattarese & Children

January 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Eddie, Anne & John Irwin

Mike Conti

January 28, 2014

TO THE D'AVELLA FAMILY, SAD TO HEAR OF JIMMYS PASSING I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER IN WINTHROP. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

FRANK SCARPA

January 27, 2014

TO ALL OF JIMMY'S FAMILY...MY SINCERE SORROW TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING.. HE WAS A GOOD PAL AND FUN GUY TO WORK WITH. WORKING WITH JIMMY AND JOHNNY MAROTTA FOR THOSE YEARS REALLY GAVE ME AN EXPERIENCE I WILL NEVER FORGET. REST IN PEACE ,JIM...FRANKIE SCARPA WPD

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

January 27, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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