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JAMES DEVENEY Obituary

DEVENEY, James J. Sr. Of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Gladys A. (Olsen) Deveney. Loving father of James J. Deveney, Jr. and his wife Katlyn of Jamaica Plain; and Coleen Deveney of Fall River. Cherished grandfather of Isabel, Madison, Connor, Sean, and Julia. Devoted brother of Beatrice Lowney and the late Margaret Hurley, Patrick, John, and Anne Deveney. James also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and his pal, Maxwell. James was a Real Estate Developer for Dunkin Donuts. He was an Avid Book Collector and a collector of sports Memorabilia. United States Army veteran. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, October 11, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 5 Linden Place, Brookline, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the funeral home on Tuesday, October 10th, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9, 2023.

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Jim &Marian McLoughlin

October 12, 2023

James was a classmate sorry we could not attend services.
Our sincere sympathy.
Jim and Marian (Mehegan) McLoughlin

Paul S. Miliken

October 11, 2023

Leo and I always looked forward to getting together with Jim. We had many a good time, a few long lunches, and lots of laughs with Jim when he came to Plymouth. He was a great guy and a true gentleman. Peace to you Jim. You are surely missed.

Paul S. Milliken and Leo T. Scarry

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Beatrice Lowney, John & Carol

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Lisa Blaine-Newhook

October 8, 2023

My name is Lisa, I manage West on Centre, this is where I had the honor of meeting Jim. I always looked forward to his (and sometimes with his daughter) visits to the restaurant so I can hear the stories he would tell me about his life, they were very interesting to say the least! There were a few times I even left work to give him a ride home just so I could spend more time with him. Today, was when his son came by West to discuss the bereavement lunch and this was when I heard the horrible news that Jim passed. I´m so happy that he passed so peacefully. My condolences to Jim´s family, I know he loved you all so much. Here´s a picture I took of Jim with one of his favorite servers on last Easter Day...

Charles Harrington

October 8, 2023

Jim,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your father. I will keep him in prayer at this difficult time.
Charles Harrington

Dick George 101st Airborne Division.

October 8, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

October 8, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church (Brookline)

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