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JAMES MOYNIHAN Obituary

MOYNIHAN, James Francis James Francis Moynihan, 75 years of age, of Norwood, MA, died on January 25, 2024 at the West Roxbury VA Hospital, after a short illness. Jim is survived by his sister Teresa Hart (Michael); and his brothers, Jack Moynihan (Rose), Tom Moynihan (Kathy), and Dan Moynihan (Nancy). He was a loving uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and 9 great-nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Teresa Farrell Moynihan and John Moynihan; and by his sister, Judy Sullivan. Jim graduated from Mission High School in 1967 and enlisted in the Army after receiving his degree. After his time in the service, he had numerous jobs, but Jim was passionate about what became his ultimate calling: "Big Jim Taximan," and was known and loved by many for his caring ways in that role. He was very proud of having completed the Boston Marathon multiple times and was a well-known and well-liked figure in Mission Hill, where he grew up. Visiting Hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, January 31st, from 4-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, February 1st, at 9am, followed by Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. For guestbook, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2024.

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Jackie O'connor

January 31, 2024

Remembering fondly the 3 on 3's at Tobin ct. in the mid to late sixties. With mossy, big Jim, John Clarke & a host of others.RIP jimmy

Richard Stanton

January 28, 2024

God Bless You Jimmy. My sincere condolences to the Moynihan Family.Richie Stanton

Rick

January 28, 2024

Good friends and fun guy.

Rick Reilly

January 28, 2024

Good friend and running buddy fro BH days.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

January 28, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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