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JAMES E. "JIMMY" DEVANEY Jr.

JAMES E. "JIMMY" DEVANEY Jr. obituary, Watertown, MA

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JAMES DEVANEY Obituary

DEVANEY, James E. "Jimmy" Jr. Of Bourne, formerly of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on June 18th, 2024. Jim was 66. Loving father of Jillian M. Devaney and her wife, Kate Brady of Brooklyn, NY and David J. Devaney of Chicago, IL. Grandfather of Ronan Brady-Devaney. Beloved son of the late, Jim and Jean Devaney; brother of Betty Ann Devaney of Arlington, Tish Devaney of Falmouth and Tim Devaney of Waltham. Jim was a graduate of WHS, class of 1975, and Westfield State in 1979. He was an avid golfer, a former member of Oakley Country Club. He played baseball at Westfield State. Services to be held on Friday, June 28th, at MacDonald, Rockwell, & MacDonald Funeral Home at 270 Main Street, WATERTOWN, MA, from 10AM to 12PM, with a Service following at Noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jimmy's memory may be made to Best Buddies International (https://www.bestbuddies.org/donate/). MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2024.

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Kandi

June 30, 2024

I remember walking into your house at Christmas time. Lynn along with yourself greeted all of us. I remember Hawaiian.
shirts. I remember Mike saying.Have you ever had his famous Mojito? I said no, Then Jim said you must try.I will make you one now. It was his first time meeting me. I tried it, And I said, oh my gosh, this is gross. I remember Mike coming up to me and saying " you just told him it was gross"? .I cannot believe you. That's when Jim said, I like you because you are honest. He said Brett how did you get her. Jim was a hard working devoted father. He would move mountains for Lynn. They were a beautiful couple. They always loved to entertain and help others.
Fly high, and enjoy your eternal peace.

Ken Magarian

June 27, 2024

"Jim" - I still see your smiling face under that blond head of hair ready to take the mound - it's your day to pitch and you're ready. You did well, you were more than dependable and a wonderful teammate for all.
Coaching you was easy - you were always ready and gave your all each time out. I missed you when you graduated but now - I certainly miss you more.
I'm glad we had a chance to catch up a few years back, hearing about your family and professional life. You did well Jim, can't say I was surprised, happy for you.
I do not need to wish you - "Rest in Peace" - I KNOW YOU WILL.
God bless you. Good-by Jim.

Ken Magarian, baseball coach - Westfield State University

Brett Moore

June 27, 2024

Jim was truly a great friend and mentor to me. I will always carry his words and memory with me for the rest of my life.
Jim loved to golf and I liked to golf. When we went together, after we would both hit, a lot of times we would head straight for his ball and he would say " never mind your ball, just drop one by mine!" that was because mine was probably near the next fairway!
Again, I liked to golf, but I loved to golf with Him!
He will always have a place in my heart.
Brett Moore

Ed Aufiero

June 25, 2024

Rest in peace Jimmy.

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