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James A. Watson Jr.

1985 - 2017

James A. Watson Jr. obituary, 1985-2017, Norwood, MA

BORN

1985

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

James Watson Obituary

WATSON, James A., Jr. Of Norwood, passed away on August 25, 2017. He was 32 years old. James loved his family; to James nothing was more important to him than his family, his friends and his relationships. A man that devotedly lived for the people around him. Beloved son of James A. Watson, Sr. and Catherine (Conway) Watson of Norwood; devoted brother of Joshua Watson and his partner Jessica Costello; proud uncle of Joseph James Watson; devoted and loving brother to his sister Rachel Watson, all of Norwood; loving partner of the late Shanna Destiny Zide. He is also survived by his close cousins and many loving aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Albert and Mary Eileen Watson of Norwood and Ronald and Ruth Ann Conway of Walpole. His endless supply of love will surely be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 1st at 10:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), NORWOOD, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4:00-8:00pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of James may be made to The Family Restored, PO Box 10116, Portland, ME 04104 or

www.thefamilyrestored.org/donate

Gillooly Funeral Home

Norwood 781-762-0174

www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2017.

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Ryan Trusevitch

September 25, 2017

You are my favorite cousin. You were there through all my early struggles, and it was you and your families home that made me feel like it all be okay. I will never forget your legacy and strong core values that made you who you were. Loyal, strong, family 1st, and always willing to just be there. I love you cuzo. I am at a loss for words regarding your passing, but I never be at a loss for the best memories of my life.
Your Big Cousin, Ryan Trusevitch

Suzanne Ramsey

September 2, 2017

This is absolutely heartbreaking.
My thoughts & sincerest of prayers are with Jimmy and his family.
Jimmy was one of my closest friends through Jr.high, & High school. So many (if not all) of my favorite stories, and/or memories involve Jimmy.
You will truely be missed Jim, but never forgotten. you were such a huge personality and presence everywhere you went....
rest easy!

September 1, 2017

Condolences to the Watson family. RIP James

Desmond Farrelly
South Boston

Lesley DeRosa

August 31, 2017

Although it's been a long time since I spoke with Jim, I have such fond memories growing up in Norwood with him. He was always able to make a tough situation seem manageable. He truly was a kindhearted person and will be deeply missed. My condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Jim

August 31, 2017

Forever in my heart..... jill

Sarah Hill G.

August 29, 2017

Jim always had a smile on his face. He was such a cheerful, happy and kind person. So sad to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to the Watson Family.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

31

Visitation

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

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Sep

1

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Sep

1

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

547 Washington Street, Norwood, MA

Sep

1

Interment

Highland Cemetery

Norwood, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

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