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James Ahearn Obituary
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Helen and his brother Casey. He is survived by his two sisters Sue Peltier and Jane Steele their families and Casey's daughter Kristen her family as well as Sean's son Michael. Jim is also survived by his son Charles Ahearn, daughter-in-law Kristen and daughter Bridget. Jim was also a major figure in his brother-in-law Michael Kraussman's life.
Jim was a great athlete from early on. Growing up on a lake in Marlboro Massachusetts, he learned to swim and ice skate at a young age. He was quarterback of both his Marlboro high school and Curry College football teams. He played high school baseball and learned tennis in his twenties. He fell in love with tennis and decided to make a career of it.
Jim was Director of Youth Tennis at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. He was Director of Tennis at Ballymeade, New Seabury, and several other Cape Cod country clubs. His crowning achievement was as the owner of the International Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Among his other accomplishments , he was a big player on the MIT blackjack team, he wrote two books, and won multiple trophies playing tennis tournaments.
Jim will be remembered by his family, friends, and college football buddies for his wit, lust for life and camaraderie. May he rest in peace.
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Daniel Lopez
July 18, 2025
Chuk and Bridget,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy who will be missed by all. I will cherish the many memories of him through the years.
Dan Lopez
Guillermo varela
March 18, 2025
Jim Ahearn was a very important person in my life in U.S. He helped me and my family transition to this country giving me the opportunity to work as a tennis coach and as well the working visa. He was a very friendly person and treated everyone nicely. And thanks to him I met other very important people who helped greatly in my family life. Thank you Jim for that, may you be in heaven resting in peace!, Guillermo Varela
Anthony DePaolo
February 27, 2025
Chares and Bridget, in my senior years I look back on the friends I have acquired. Jim Ahearn is one of my dearest and longest friends. In all the years I have known him there was never a harsh word between us. We fought in the trenches of college football together and relied on each other. I could always depend on Jim. I will remember him as one of my dearest and most loyal friends. I will miss him sorely. May he rest in peace.
Jill Rappo
February 27, 2025
Bridget and Charles, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the
passing of your Father. His love and guidance will forever be a part
of you, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew
him.
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Mike Kraussman
February 27, 2025
Many of you remember Broadway Joe Namath, but he wasn't the only charismatic quarterback with the nickname "Broadway" back in the day.
At Marlborough High, there was Broadway Agarn, the QB of the football team (Agarn was Jimmy's nickname in high school, a reference to the character on the TV show 'F-Troop').
Mike Dunn
February 26, 2025
Bridget and Charles, I´m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is such a profoundly difficult experience, and it´s completely understandable that you´re feeling a range of emotions. My thoughts are with you both during this incredibly tough time. Sending you all my love and support, Mike D
Scott grocott
February 26, 2025
God Bless
Neil Ahearn
February 26, 2025
Rest in Peace Jimmy!! The family is lesser without you!
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Carolyn Ross
February 24, 2025
My deep condolences to the family. I am sorry for your loss and my Jim rest in peace.
Neil DeFeo
February 24, 2025
It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I send my condolences to the entire Ahearn family on Jimmy´s passing.Although his life has ended here, his memories and spirit will live on forever in the minds and hearts of all who knew him. He was a special man and a true friend. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.
bobbie ahearn
February 24, 2025
Jim, I wish you peace always. Your beautiful children are your gift. We are blessed.
ALANA DEPAOLO
February 24, 2025
My prayers and condolences go to the family. Jimmy was a very talented and passionate man about anything that he wanted to achieve. He loved his family very much my prayers go out to everyone and may he rest in peace.
Michael Click Cloherty
February 24, 2025
Deepest condolences to Jimmy´s family. He was a great teammate at Curry and very good friend to my wife Jackie and I .
Bob Landry
February 24, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Ahearn and Krausman families at this time of great loss. Jim and I knew each other from high school and playing football at Curry.
'70, '71.
I have many memories of time spent together with Jim at home in Marlborough and on the Curry Campus.
To Barbara, Michael, Bridget and Charlie, may you find comfort knowing that..."after the Winter, the Summer comes, after the Night the Day returns, after the Storm comes a Great Calm."
Bob Landry
bobbie ahearn
February 24, 2025
Stephen M Viola
February 24, 2025
It is with much sorrow that I process the passing of Jim. My college roommate, football teammate , part of our wedding party and good friend. We experienced so much together. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace my dear friend.
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