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James "Jim" Allen Gillogly
1951 - 2022
James "Jim" Allen Gillogly
1951 - 2022
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BORN
1951
DIED
2022
James "Jim" Gillogly Obituary
James “Jim” Allen Gillogly, 70, of Merrimack passed away Friday November 25th at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Ayer, MA and was raised and educated in Pepperell, MA and Merrimack, NH. Jim spent nearly 50 years as a heavy equipment operator in southern NH and Boston, MA for companies including, P. Calliacco Corp, Slate Corp, and R.S. Audley Inc as well as other construction companies. His family was most important to him, he loved spending time with them and friends. In his free time, Jim enjoyed landscaping, working in his yard, his classic cars, his Harley Davidson and snowmobiles.
Jim will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years Patricia (Ryan) Gillogly formerly of Dracut, MA; their sons Robert Gillogly of Nashua, Raymond Gillogly of Merrimack, Eric Gillogly of Amherst; sister Rhonda (Perkins) Carr of Leesburg, FL; Grandaughters Lily Gillogly and her husband Bryant Arevalo of Las Vegas, NV, Alicia Woodruff and her fiancé Tyler Martel of Henniker, NH; grandson Devin Gillogly and his girlfriend Kirsten Bardroff of Covington, WA; nieces, Katie Lindsay and her late husband Chad of Pelham, NH, Kacey Hubbard and her husband Adam Bousquet of Alton; nephew, Raymond Lorden III and his wife Marya of Hollis, NH, late nephew Gary Frechette of Dracut; 3 great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours from 9 AM – 12 PM on Friday December 2nd at the Rivet Funeral Home 425 Daniel webster Highway in Merrimack. A Memorial Service will immediately follow calling hours in the funeral home chapel.
31 Entries
Eric James Gillogly
January 31, 2023
I can’t believe you’re not here anymore dad. One hell of a man and father. Heart hurts, but no regrets! ❤ I love you!
Sam Pollard
December 23, 2022
To Ray Rob and Eric whenever I would speak to someone about being an equipment operator I would always use your father as the golden example of a great equipment operator I could sit and talk with him for hours about The good old days he always had some kind of story from the job site I could work the rest of my life in a piece of equipment and never be half the operator that he was I will miss going to Sunday breakfast with him and Jim Bailey and Carl Rousseau May he rest in peace behind the controls whatever he’s running
Raymond Gillogly
December 10, 2022
My best friend...
Thank you for your guidance,
help, support and heart.
Missing you so much.
You will always be with me.
Thanks for being my Dad!
December 8, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. He was a loving and caring man. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I worked at the car wash. We would talk and laugh about anything and everything. He had such wonderful stories to tell. What an amazing life he lived. He would smile and his eyes would smile too. I feel very lucky to have met Jimmy and was a friend with him. I am going to miss my friend very much and all of our terrific conversations. RIP Jimmy, heaven has another angel ❤
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Debbie Curran
December 6, 2022
I remember Jimmy from Mr Smith's 5th grade class at Peter Fitzpatrick School in Pepperell. He was a nice kid and always smiling. Please accept my condolences.
Patricia Mcclary
December 3, 2022
I remember your wonderful mom & dad, they made such a beautiful couple, they always had a welcoming home, I live in NC now, so sorry for your loss, way too young.
Hope you men share your great memories
Dan Roy
December 3, 2022
Thank you Jim for always bringing in a smile that was always contagious to everyone. You will always be missed at Reeds Ferry Lumber. Condolences to your family.
Joseph Signoretti
December 3, 2022
I met JIm while I have been the weekend receptionist at HCMH...He always had a big smile on his face and was such a nice person to talk to....may you RIP Jim and my
condolences to your family...
Michael Sullivan
December 2, 2022
We moved to Merrimack back in 1981, right next door to Jim, Trisha, Ray, Rob and Eric.
Jim, Trisha and the kids welcomed us to the neighborhood and we've been friends ever since. Over the years we became accustomed to hearing Jim's lawn mower at least once a week as he tended to the beautiful lawn he was so rightfully proud of. Stopping over to say Hi to him was a years long tradition and he'd always stop his mower, flash that warm welcoming smile, and stop to chat. Sitting on their patio with him and Trisha was always something we enjoyed. Jim was the nicest guy, always smiling and always happy to see which ever one of us popped over for a quick hello and sometimes a beer or a swim. We'll miss him greatly.
Mike, Suzanne, Lindsay and Shaun Sullivan
Patrick Leong
December 2, 2022
I will always remember and cherish Jim’s cheerful smile even when he was not feeling well. He was like family to us whenever he came to the office.
Lisa Houlihan
December 2, 2022
With deepest thoughts and sympathy to the Gillogly family. Jimmy, you are so sorely missed. We are blessed to have met you. We miss you very much. May you Rest In Peace
Your friends, Sean & Lisa Houlihan
Paul Meehan
December 1, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Gillogly family. We grew up as young teenage friends in Merrimack and were in the same class together. Over the years we just went in different circles but every now and then I would see Jim at the corner store or post office in town and we would catch up with each other. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have spent a wonderful time with him a couple of weeks ago at his house. We talked for hours and shared some very emotional moments. I have no doubt that God brought us together that day and I told him soMay you Rest in Peace my friend.
Mike Quirion
December 1, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Gillogly family. I met and worked with Jim in 1983 at Corriveau-Routhier. Jim taught me how to drive truck. he will be deeply missed!!!! Godspeed my friend... R.I.P. Jim....
Bernita Desmond
November 30, 2022
I was so sad to read of Jimmy’s passing away. Our years working together at C&R in Nashua, NH are some of the great memories I have of him. He was one of the kindest, humble, fair and funniest people I’ve ever met. I was able to visit with him over the years when Trish and I were members of the Merrimack Garden Club. He was so proud of all of his family and loved each of you. He made sure anyone that met him knew that. I think he was competing with my parents for the best kept yard in Merrimack. “Sorry, Jimmy my mom’s got you beat”, I would always say! He would flash that brilliant smile of his and shake his head I defeat. “Yea, I think you are right, Bernie!” he would say. Lol I am honored to have known Jimmy and call him my friend.
Rest In Peace! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -
Bernita (Bernie) KillKelley-Desmond
Ned Kershaw
November 30, 2022
RIP Jim from an old friend. Ned Kershaw
Thomas Roy
November 30, 2022
One of the exemplary examples of a kind and caring men I’ve been blessed to have been a part of his life in the past , Not many will ever be half the man he was. Heaven received another angel
Kimberly Cushing
November 30, 2022
Jim was a regular client of mine at the bank. I always looked forward to seeing him as I knew he´d brighten my day. He was the kindest soul. I will miss him dearly. I only wish he knew just how much our small interactions made my heart smile. I will cherish his memory. He was simply the best.
Jason Kimball
November 30, 2022
Mr.Gillogly was very nice guy he always has a smile on his face he likes to joke lot we mention sports together I go over to his house to see Eric because me and Eric Grew up together and when Eric wasn’t there I see Mr.Gillogly all the time at his house and i will miss being around Mr.Gillogly stopped by to see him I love you Mr. Gillogly i will miss you man I can’t believe you are gone i will see you on other side Mr.Gillogly R.I.P. love jason kimball
Susan B
November 30, 2022
I am so so sorry! Jim was one of my favorite people that came into the medical office where I work. I will miss him dearly.
Eric James Gillogly
November 30, 2022
Father´s Day together.
Eric James Gillogly
November 30, 2022
My best friend and my loving father. Rest peacefully and in harmony. ❤
Ed Marunicz
November 30, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stefan and Jackie Swiadas
November 30, 2022
Sending our condolences to his family during this difficult time. We have been neighbors for seven years, and every morning when driving our daughter to school, or even just running errands, Jim always waved and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Michelle Demerjian
November 30, 2022
On behalf of the Merrimack Garden Club, our deepest sympathies to Trish and the family. May Love and Time ease your sorrow.
Robert Gillogly
November 30, 2022
I love and miss you Dad.I’ll keep you with me always
Judy Morrissey
November 30, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family and friends at this very difficult time. Peace to all of you.
DT
November 30, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.
Paul Frechette
November 30, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Les Kimball jr
November 30, 2022
Mr. Gillogly was a nice guy i got to know him in Merrimack he lived a few houses down met him through his childeren in our childhood . He was a humorous guy and he was awesome to have a conversation with very out going alway's had a smile on his face loved his family very much . I will alway's cherish the great memories over the yrs . And a few yrs back Merrimack had trick or treat i had brought my Grandkids trick or treating in my neighborhood i grew up in i had happened to go to the Gillogly's house he had happened to answer the door . I said hi Mr Gillogly he looked and i said it's Les Kimball Jr he looked and said oh wow oh my God how are you doing i said good thanks how are you he said you know im ok i said that's good he said who are these i said my Grandchildren he said wow grandkids i said yep i have alot he said good for you i told him take care it's been a long time since i saw him then find out he's gone . I was shocked he's gone but not forgotten he will be forever sadly missed my deepest sympathy's go out to the Gillogly Family as they grieve for there loss he is now with the Lord Love Les Kimball Jr
Rhonda Gintof (Fall)
November 29, 2022
Eric , your dad was such a kind man , I remember him always working in that beautiful yard , most beautiful yard in Merrimack. Your dad was always smiling and what a great smile he had. Your dad was a true gentleman.
May your dad live in eternal peace .
Sending you and your family my deepest sympathies.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
November 30, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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