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JAMES MCMAHON Obituary

McMAHON, James P. Of Malden, formerly of Somerville. He immigrated from Doolin, County Clare Ireland in 1954. He was called home after a lengthy illness on December 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Catherine of Doolin, County Clare Ireland. He was a devoted husband to Claire (Murphy) of Somerville. Loving father of Kathleen Sullivan and her husband David of Myrtle Beach, SC, James McMahon and his wife Linda of Montclair, VA, Kevin McMahon of Marlborough, Maureen McMahon of Malden, Michael McMahon of Malden, Brian McMahon and his wife Debbie of Cambridge, and Eileen Woods and her husband Billy of Lowell. Cherished 'Bamps' to Colleen, Katie, Shannon, Caitlin, Shawna, Kellie, James, Michael, Connor, Meghan, Casey, Patrick, Callie, Brandon, and Ryan. Great grandfather to Sheilagh, Murphy, Kinsley, Kayla, Jameson, and Landon. Devoted brother of Gussy McMahon, Catherine Considine, and the late Bridget Tierney and Mary Nagle, all of County Clare Ireland. Dear brother-in-law to Danny and Carolyn Murphy of Medford, Emily Murphy and the late Kenny Murphy of Malden, Lawrence Murphy and the late Joyce Murphy of Somerville. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jimmy was a long time DPW Parks Department Foreman for the City of Somerville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA, on Tuesday from 4-8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in the church on Wednesday at 10 am. Burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations, in James' memory, may be made to a charity of your choice. For directions or to send a condolence, visit: www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2017.

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December 19, 2017

Jim and the McMahon family,
Please accept both my and my family's condolences on the lass of your Dad. Talking with my mom and she said she has fond memories of your dad, aas well as me. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend his services but please tell your family that your father is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Dwyer and the Dwyer Family

December 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories they will bring you comfort.

Chiappini & Yarasitis Families

Thomas Concilio

December 18, 2017

To Brian and The McMahon Family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow. God Bless.

Donna Devereaux

December 18, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

James Henry

December 18, 2017

My condolences to the entire McMahon family and friends. Jimmy was one of a kind. One of the hardest working , honest, sincere, loyal family men I've ever met. He was special. Always a laugh and a positive,kind word. I never left his company without feeling a little better about everything.Him and Claire raised a great bunch of children which led to a great bunch of grandchildren and that's what he has left behind (nothing better than that). I loved him like my own father.He will be greatly missed and always remembered. RIP Jimmy

PS....phenomenal bartender at
O'Malley's, 70 Beacon St, Somerville

Cheryl Endicott-Ribeiro

December 17, 2017

To the McMahon Family! So very sorry for the loss of such an AWESOME man! My prayers and thoughts are with you all! God Bless! Rest in Peace Mr. McMahon! We now have another angel surrounding us.

The Doherty Family

December 17, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

Disabled American Vetera ans Chapter 27

December 17, 2017

To The McMahon Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Pappy Tierney

December 17, 2017

I wish to extend sincere sympathy to Claire and all the McMahon Family on the passing of Jimmy. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.

God bless his gentle soul.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

600 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA

Dec

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

600 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA

Dec

20

Burial

Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Cambridge, MA

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