JAMES M. O'HARE

JAMES O'HARE Obituary

O'HARE, James M. Age 79, of Newtonville, MA, passed away on November 20th, 6 years after receiving the gift of a lung transplant. Jim was born in Lowell, MA to Thomas and Anna (Bradley) O'Hare. After graduating from Lowell High in 1959, he went on to study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and graduated in 1963. After graduation, he worked briefly in Connecticut before starting his career in real estate in Boston. He began his work in residential real estate and sales before transitioning to residential development. Before retiring he led a number of Boston area commercial real estate projects at Vazza Associates. Jim met his wife Claudia when he rented her first apartment to her. They started their life together in Boston and lived in Hingham before settling in Duxbury to raise their family. Together, they enjoyed travel, spending time with their families, and relaxing at their summer home on Martha's Vineyard. Jim was also an enthusiastic fan of music. He particularly enjoyed live music events featuring Blues, Rock and Soul music. After Claudia passed away, Jim met Anne Serafin—his next life partner and embraced her extended family. They enjoyed many wonderful years together pursuing their shared interests in literature and travel and ushering frequently for plays at local theaters. Jim is predeceased by his parents (Tom and Anna), his wife (Claudia), and his sister (Dawn). He is survived by: his son Michael and his wife Alison of Duxbury; his son James and his wife Cheryl of Falmouth; his grandchildren, Thomas and Grace of Duxbury of whom he was extremely proud; his partner, Anne; his sisters, Linda and Gail; his brother, Thomas; his sister-in-law, Jaquelyn; and many family and friends who will miss his caring and kind nature. In remembrance of Jim, please consider becoming an organ donor. Services will be held privately.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES O'HARE

12 Entries

Jim King

December 2, 2020

December 3, 2020
Jim was my closest friend for almost 70 years. When we were younger, we would talk for hours about everything from girls to news to politics to how to make money. We partied together, dated the same women (girls, in those days), listened to the same music and attended some phenomenal jazz concerts, bought houses on Martha’s Vineyard when we were in our twenties, went to the same foreign movies together and finally grew old. I shall miss Jim forever if we ever can know what that is. My sympathy goes out to his entire family but especially to his sons Michael and James; his sisters Linda and Gail; his brother Tom and Jim’s partner Anne and all their family members. It’s been a wonderful book, Jim, but now it’s time to close the book.

Crescenzo & Alicia-Duran Capece

November 29, 2020

Jim was a dear and loyal friend for nearly five decades, and although most of our time was via the written word (from early pen pal letters through texting) & occasional phoner, we were always there for each other and it seemed unimaginable that anything could take him from us. He was THAT fearless!
Although our bond stemmed from our equally passionate love of music, our conversations encompassed all the better elements of life. He shepherded my growth from a somewhat introverted but opinionated loner, to a dedicated husband and family man, even attending both our wedding in Puerto Rico and surprise 20th anniversary dinner in Manhattan. There may have been some things we strongly disagreed about, but there wasn't anything we couldn't talk civilly about and he was loyal to all of those associated with him in any capacity.
His character in both his care of his beloved Claudia and then his wonderful partner Anne was true and admirable and he was so proud of his sons and their families.
Alicia & my deepest sympathies to Anne, Michael, James and all of his family and friends. You all know what I mean when I say I am going to greatly miss a dear amigo and we will never forget him. He was one of a kind!

Marita ONeill

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Ruth Fitzgerald

November 28, 2020

My deepest condolences to Anne and Jim’s family. Jim was such a warm and wonderful person. He always had a twinkle in his eye. We became friends through our shared love of music. Jim and Anne were important members of our little music group. We shared many wonderful musical experiences in Boston and New Orleans. I will really miss his enthusiasm and love of music and of course his wonderful smile and wit.

Jane Auger

November 27, 2020

Jim was an avid music lover, and I have many fond memories of attending the same concerts and music festivals over many years. He always had a smile on his face, and a kind word for everyone. He was a champion of organ donation to the last, knowing its importance first hand. My deepest sympathy to his family, and to my friend Anne.

Rory Noonan

November 26, 2020

My mom was a childhood friend of Dawn O'Hare, at the Immaculate Conception School. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Warmly,
Rory Noonan

Alan Kropp

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Pat Blake & Herb Clark

November 25, 2020

We will miss you, our dear friend. We had so many good times together! Especially traveling to Greece, when we all turned 50 together❤ Going to concerts, playing “Hand and Foot” at the Vineyard. And the LONG discussions of the many Events in the world and in our fabulous lives. Thoughts and prayers to Michael and Jimmy and families. He loved you all a lot!
Goodbye our friend, Until we meet again!
We love you.
Pat & Herb

Jim King

November 24, 2020

Jim was my closest friend for almost 70 years. When we were younger, we would talk for hours about everything from girls to news to politics to how to make money. We partied together, dated the same women (girls, in those days), listened to the same music, bought houses on Martha’s Vineyard when we were in our twenties, went to the same foreign movies together and finally grew old. I shall miss Jim forever if we ever can know what that is. My sympathy goes out to his entire family but especially to his sons Michael and James; his sisters Linda and Gail; his brother Tom and Jim’s partner Anne and all their family members. It’s been a wonderful book, Jim, but now it’s time to close the book.

Susan Flagg

November 24, 2020

I would like to say that he was a kind and gentle soul that loved his family and made everyone feel comfortable in his presence. My prayers go out to Jimmy and his brother as well as everyone who knew him well. He will be missed.