James E. WALSH

WALSH, James E. Jr. "Jimmy" Of Canton, and formerly of Dorchester, age 81, passed away peacefully with his son and daughter-in law by his side, after a brief illness. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 26, 1944, to an American serviceman and his wife, the family moved back to Dorchester upon his discharge. He spent his formative years there until the family settled in Canton, when he was 13. Having great speed and agility, Jimmy excelled in sports, especially track and field. Upon his graduation in 1962, Jim furthered his education by receiving an associate's degree in business from Burdett College in Boston. From there, he joined the United States Army, where he served proudly until 1969. A decorated Veteran Jim was the recipient of the purple heart, the bronze star, and the distinguished service cross. After his honorable discharge, he went to work for New England Telephone, where he worked as an E.I. technician for 32 years until his retirement, from now Verizon in 2001. In his later years Jim enjoyed movies, sports and landscaping his yard. He adored his Boxers, Izzy and Charzy, and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his father, James E. Walsh, Sr.; his mother, Alice M. Walsh (nee Keefe); and his long-term girlfriend, Lorraine M. "Lorrie" Ferry. He is survived by his son, James J. Walsh (Jay) and his wife, Beth N. Walsh (nee Butler) of Randolph; his former wives, Judith A. Prendergast (nee Johnson) of Dighton and Diane L. Walsh (nee D'Onofrio) of Foxboro. Visitation will be held at Pushard Family Funeral Home, CANTON, Wednesday, December 17, from 4 to 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Oscar Romero Parish (formerly St. John's), at 11 AM, on December 18. Interment to follow at Knollwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02310 www.mspca.org Pushard Family Funeral Home

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