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James Feeley Obituary

FEELEY, James J. "Jim" Jr. Of Hingham, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of 41 years to Helene G. (Buckley) Feeley. Devoted father of James Feeley, III and his wife Diane of Hingham, Kristin Feeley of Hingham, and Michael Feeley and his wife Julie of So. Weymouth. Cherished grandfather of Kathryn and James Feeley, IV. Loving brother of Marcia Feeley-Dyment and her husband Stephen of Hingham, and Stephen Feeley and his wife Andrea of Hingham. Dear brother in law of Ann MacCune and her husband Michael of Hingham. Adoring uncle of Monique and Vera Dyment, Shaun and Stephen Feeley, Jr., Kim, Sarah, MacKenzie and Michael MacCune, Jr. Jim spent his early years in Newton and then moved to Hingham as a boy. He graduated from Hingham High School (Class of 1962) and Bryant & Stratton Business School in Boston. After Jim was married he moved to Quincy in 1968 and then returned to Hingham in 1998. A lifelong employee of the family's business, Feeley's Company, Inc. a metal finishing company in Quincy, where Jim was President and was joined by his sister, brother, and sons in running the business. Jim loved sailing aboard "Ladylove", the family sailboat, where he and his family spent much time vacationing and racing or simply taking a leisurely day sail around the Bay. They took annual summer sailing trips to the Cape and Islands, with his favorite spot Hadley's Harbor and cruised all the waters of New England and the Caribbean. Jim participated in the Wednesday Night Racing in Hingham Bay and Weekend Regattas throughout New England with his family for over 30 years and had begun to teach his grandchildren about the sport he loved so much. He also participated in the 1999 Marion to Bermuda Race. Jim valued spending time with his family. He enjoyed skiing in No. Conway, annual trips to Bermuda for Thanksgiving, New Zealand for the America's Cup, Portugal to visit Fatima and many countries in Europe. He was a clever story teller and loved to tease. Jim was a member of the Hingham Yacht Club and the Hingham Bay - PHRF, and a former member of the Master Metal Finishers of New England. Jim was a loving person and admired by many and will be sadly missed by all. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday from 4 - 9 pm in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald Street, HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Burial in High Street Cemetery, Hingham. Donations in memory of James may be made to Children's Hospital, Development, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2010.

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Travis Feeley

January 20, 2025

I miss you gramps I hope you are driving the jeep in heaven

Bing Carey

March 15, 2010

To the Feeley Family:
Sailing against Jim and his family for over 30 years was such a great pleasure. I will miss Jim on the water and more importantly after every race as he contributed so much joy to everyone by just being there.
Bing Carey

Deborah Urbati-Cristaldi

March 14, 2010

Feeley family, the memories that I have of 'Lil' Jim as I new him are happy ones. As a child I just remember him alway making people smile and laugh. He was so kind to my brothers and I and from reading about his adult life he continued on in doing so. We are so sorry for the loss of such a special man.

Lani Voivod

March 13, 2010

Dear Feeley Family,

I could feel the love in the room last night and today. "Gramps" has left a legacy of kindness, devotion, humor, and adventure. God bless you all, and know this special man is with you in strength and spirit, now and always.

Much love.

Jim and the family sail Ladylove October, 2009

RIchard McManus

March 13, 2010

The Feeley Family,

Meeting you all and sailing with you has been a great pleasure throughout the past year. Jim's ability to inspire a happy and competitive racing crew was truly a gift. Throughout the year it was a pleasure to sail with you, and to learn so much about Crow Point, sailing, and how to keep a family together.

Sail on Jim!

March 13, 2010

Mike and Family Feeley,

Your family is an inspiration to sailors and more so to sailing families. Your dad's spirit will carry on in each of you and continue to give you strength every day. Our hearts go out to you.

Jeanine, Rich & the crew of Moose

Al & Jeanette Beigh

March 12, 2010

Our deepest sympaty goes out to the family, He will be deeply missed

James Feeley IV

March 12, 2010

Dear Gramps-
I love you Gramps. I hope you are driving the boat up in heaven. I miss having root beer with you. Gramps-the weather report is good.

Kathryn Feeley

March 12, 2010

Dear Gramps-
I love you so much. My heart is broken. I loved you so much and I wish that you were down here with us.I'm sending lots of kisses and hugs.

Jim, content in the Caribbean.

Barbara Crockett

March 12, 2010

The Feeley's joined with friends from the Hingham PHRF fleet to cruise in the Virgin Islands a few years ago.
In this photo Jim is enjoying the raft-up in Hurricane Hole, St. John, USVI.
He was always a great companion.

Marcia Feeley

March 12, 2010

I'm going to miss my Rock, My Wonderful Brother, Jim! My life will never be the same~as I have had the honor to work with him for over 40+ years. Oh I never had an Uncle, but he was just awesome with his nieces and nephews. He was also a fantastic grandfather to Kathryn and James IV! He was so connected to the ocean and Hingham Bay~
Sail on Jim, Ladylove will sail in your honor~ Everlasting Love, Marcia

Rose Young-Stewart

March 11, 2010

Bob Papkey painted Mr. and Mrs. Feeley's Homes for years and Bob always spoke so well of the both of them. He really admired Mr. Feeley and would sometimes just stop in his business on Water St. South Quincy, just to say hello to him. Bob died of ALS in January 2001 but I am sure he would be full of sadness to know his old friend has died.

Kathy Andrews Carroll

March 11, 2010

I remember when the Feeley family moved to Kimball Beach. They were good neighbors. My sympathy to his family.

March 11, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Jim and your family set the bar for kids on boats! What a legacy you have left in Hingham Bay & beyond. He will be sorely missed on the race course. We will miss you Mush!!
Eddie, Kendra, Andrew & Madeline Vachon
S/V Degage

John McMann

March 11, 2010

Helene, Mike, Kristen and the entire Feeley Family:

I am sorry for your loss. An enthusiastic sailor and a gentleman on and off the water, I believe Jim is sailing on to his afterlife on a starboard tack and with "all rights of way". It is my hope that the thoughts and condolences of others will bring you some comfort during your time of grievance.

March 11, 2010

To the Feeley Family,
While I never met Jim personally, I always had the greatest respect for him. Ladylove was always well sailed and extremely tough to race against. He and the family had the greatest respect from the crew of the J105 "Jaguar".

Ernie Hardy
Cottage Park YC

Patty (Andrews) Meigs

March 11, 2010

Dear Feeley Family:

I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Growing up on Kimball Beach Road, "Big Jim" was an icon and I have fond memories of him. Nice guy, never rude to anyone, never picked on anyone, and always respectful and friendly to all. May God hold him in the palm of His hand. Rest in Peace, Jim.

Marci Bicknell

March 11, 2010

Jim was a great classmate: one could appreciate his potential and kind spirit.

March 11, 2010

For James...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

Debbie Mango

March 11, 2010

Dear Helene, Marcia and Steve,
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Memories are a wonderful thing, with these he will live forever in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your families.

richard troup

March 11, 2010

The Feeley Family,
Jim was truely a remarkable man, loved by all who knew him and was a real gentleman on the race cousre and will dearly be missed by all.
Love Rick and Sue Troup

Lynn Crossman

March 11, 2010

Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Crockett

March 11, 2010

Wiley and I are so sad to hear of Jim's passing. Memories of good times
spent on the water with the whole Feeley family will always be with us. Our deep condolences to you all, Jim will be forever missed.

Barbara

Lynda Goodmuth

March 11, 2010

We are all so very shocked and sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. We will always cherish the many wonderful memories. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul Kenney

March 11, 2010

oaqting and scuba diving with him and his wife to be Helene.

Justin Gaboury

March 11, 2010

Dear Mrs D./Feeley Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.

Jeff Haslett

March 10, 2010

I crew on boats that raced against LadyLove and have raced on her with Jimmy. I will miss him. He was a terrific guy.

March 10, 2010

We are really sorry for your lost. we will miss Jim a lot. We have been so fortunate to have Jim as the best manager. We give to his family our unity in this difficult time.

Richard and Teresa Aiello, Brockton MA

Dale & Joan Holmberg

March 10, 2010

We are sorry for the loss Of Jim.And our prayers are with all his loved ones.

Steve Spangler

March 10, 2010

Dear Feeley Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. We truly will miss him on the race course this summer. He was a great asset to the N.E. sailboat circuit.

Steve Spangler and Team Superstition

Robert Duyette

March 10, 2010

Steve,
Very sad to hear about losing Jim, He was always a kind gentle man and always fair.
Rob Duyette

March 10, 2010

The Feeley Family,
Peter and I send our prayers and condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Love Peter and Danielle Barry

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