James R. Coulter, Jr.

James R. Coulter, Jr., age 84, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at The Atrium at Faxon Woods, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Somerville, to the late Madeline (James) and James R. Coulter, Sr. Raised and educated there, he was a graduate of Somerville High School. He lived in Quincy for the past fifty years.

Jim was proud to have served in the United States Air Force.

He was employed as a truck driver and was a member of Teamsters Local 25 for fifteen years. Jim worked for Brockton Area Transit (BAT) for ten years and retired in 2004.

He was a member of the Rural Lodge of Freemasons in Quincy and the Randolph Elks Lodge #2130.

Jim loved baseball and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Most of all, he was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities, accomplishments, and pursuits.

Beloved husband for sixty-three years of Mildred A. (Rumble) Coulter.

Devoted father of James R. Coulter III and his wife Debra of Plymouth, Lorraine M. Fano and her husband Scott of Pembroke, Linda A. Sacchetti and her husband David of Weymouth, and David K. Coulter of Quincy.

Loving grandfather of Hanah and Colleen Coulter; Stephanie and Jessica Fano; Angela and Eric Sacchetti.

Brother of Audrey Turner, Robert Coulter, and predeceased by Dorothy Stewart, Edward Coulter, and Florence DiRoma.

Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.



At the request of the family, funeral services are private. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date.



In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to The Salvation Army Quincy, 6 Baxter Street, Quincy, MA 02169 or https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/quincy/.



Arrangements under the direction of the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy. You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.