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Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street

North Reading, Massachusetts

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Oct. 14, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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James ZIMMERMAN Obituary

ZIMMERMAN, James R. "Jim" Of Tewksbury, October 8. Beloved husband of Mary (Faucette). Father of Brian and his wife, Erica, Jeff and his partner, Sara, Kevin and his partner, Zoe and the late James Jr. "Jimbo," who died in 2007.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Cota Family Funeral Home, 335 Park St., NORTH READING (corner of Park St. and Rte.28), at Reading line on Tuesday, October 14, from 4-7pm. A Memorial Service will take place, following the Visitation, at 7pm. Interment will be private.

Donations may be made in James' name to Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main St., 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129. www.cotafuneral.com Cota Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service

North Reading

978-664-4340 / 781-944-1765

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2025.

Memorial Events
for James ZIMMERMAN

Oct

14

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Homes

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Oct

14

Memorial service

7:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Homes

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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Beckie (Burlington Post Office)

Yesterday

Jim kept the clerks looking good, too! Made everything so easy. Exchanges, no problem! The whole office loved seeing him. God bless you, Jim!

Rick Rier

October 11, 2025

I started at the Post Office in 1985 and Jim kept me clothed until I retired I considered him my friend he will be missed. May he rest in peace

Pam Baker Chaves

October 11, 2025

Sending Thoughts & Prayers to Jimmy´s Family and Friends during this difficult time!! Jimmy was a Friend to so many throughout our Postal Family!! When we needed him he was always there for us!! Dedicated to each and everyone of us Letter Carriers for well over 30 Years!! Rest in Peace Jimmy!! I will definetly miss the texts messages at times with you!! You will be Forerver Missed!!

Heavenly Blossoms Bouquet VASE INCLUDED

Pamela Baker Chaves & Arlington Post Office

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Jc

October 10, 2025

Jimmy
Thx for being as reliable as they come. RIP to one of the good ones

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