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JAMES PHELAN Obituary

PHELAN, James M. Of Revere, formerly of Woburn, the Marblehead, and Lynn area, Oct. 31. Age 64. Son of the late Joseph J. Phelan, Jr., and the late Stella M. (Olszyna) Phelan. Brother of Joseph J. Phelan III and his wife Susan of Reading; John F. Phelan of Woburn and the late Linda Silva. Uncle of Joseph Phelan IV, Kerry Lewis, and Garrett Phelan. Also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements by the Graham Funeral Home, WOBURN. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Massachusetts Golf Association, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02889 (www.massgolf.org/donate/). Obituary and online condolences at www.grahamfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2021.

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Keith Ackley

November 1, 2023

Helene, Thank you for posting that picture. That's the Jim I remember. Young and full of life. Always life of the party.

Helene Gerson

April 15, 2023

Jim having a fun time!

Derek Doucette

October 29, 2022

I can´t believe it´s been a year already since you left us. I think of you often. I miss our conversations and talks about work and life in general. Until we meet again my friend!!!!

Sally

October 28, 2022

Missing you today Jim, especially your smile and laughter. I cherish the memories of many great times spent with you.

Marilyn

October 28, 2022

Thanks for being my friend and giving me the gift of great memories of you, which live on in my heart

Sally Hancock

November 9, 2021

Jim and I had a special relationship which we both cherished. His life ended too soon. He is already missed.

Tim

November 7, 2021

Jim you will be greatly missed, RIP my friend.

Carl Glaser

November 6, 2021

Spent many fun years with you in our younger years . Will miss you . You were a great friend.

Maria

November 5, 2021

Jim,

My love and friend. I will forever cherish the time we spent over the last seven years. A kind soul, well read bussiness man, gentleman....until we meet again, rest easy my dear. I love you dearly. La dolce vita.
Joe and John - your brother loved you, sorry for your loss.

Maria

Bill

November 5, 2021

Jimmy and I worked on projects in Europe together and been friends since. When I last flew into Boston on business we met out by the airport and broke bread one last time.RIP and my condolences to the family and friends

Keith Ackley

November 5, 2021

Jim and I were roommates at UMass and had a lot of fun together. We tried to reconnect a couple of years ago but then Covid hit and it never happened.

My condolences to the Phelan family and all his friends. I'm sure you have many fond memories of Jim just as I do.

Mark Joyce

November 5, 2021

Jimmy was a great person and a special friend

Tom Newhall

November 4, 2021

Jim was a great guy and we shared many a laugh over our jokes at Gannon, Rolly's and other spots around. I am shocked at hearing of his passing and offer condolences to his family.

Derek Doucette

November 4, 2021

I met Jim 25 years ago and we've been friends ever since. I've worked with Jim at 3 different companies, he was a mentor, a boss, a colleague, and most of all a great friend. I am deeply saddened by his passing and my condolences go out to the Phelan family.
He will be missed dearly!!!

Marilyn Seuffert

November 3, 2021

Jim was a very dear friend. One who would always listen and have your back! One to make you laugh and smile, always. He will be missed dearly, more than words can say. My deepest condolences to the Phelan family.

Joann Allen

November 3, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the Phelan family in such a difficult time.

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