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James Lorrey Obituary
of Lowell; 66
LOWELL - James 'Jimbo' Lorrey, 66, of Lowell, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, after a brief illness.
Born September 17, 1951, in Lowell, he was a son of the late James and the late Margaret (Duffy) Lorrey. Jimbo grew up in the back Central Street neighborhood and graduated from Saint Peter's School and Lowell High School. While at Lowell High Jimbo played both baseball and football but it was in baseball where Jimbo excelled. He currently holds the record for the lowest ERA in nine and seven inning games, both being under 1.00. He is also listed among the leaders in strikeouts and once struck out 17 batters in a seven inning game.
Jimbo was employed at Tewksbury State Hospital, The United States Postal Service and as a cab driver during his career.
Jimbo is survived by a daughter, Kim Lampron and her husband, Christopher, and their daughter, Alyssa, of Hooksett NH, his longtime companion Elizabeth Cerriti, of Lowell. A brother, Marty Lorrey and his wife Lila of Lowell. Sisters, Anne Iannuzzo of Lowell, Margaret 'Peggy' Hassett of Tyngsboro and Patricia Dowling and her husband Jack of Dracut; his brother-in-law Arthur Muldoon of Dunstable and his friend William Billy Hoey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jimbo was predeceased by his son Jay Lorrey, his sister Eileen Muldoon, his niece Christine Iannuzzo, and his brother-in-law Francis Hassett.
LORREY - YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS 4 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY. ON THURSDAY, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 11 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 EAST MERRIMACK ST., LOWELL AT 12 NOON. BURIAL IN LOWELL CEMETERY.
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Memories and Condolences
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August 12, 2018
Lorrey family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Jimbo. Sitting
here thinking about some great and wild times
with Jimbo. Getting tossed out of the Boston
garden and the Whipple cafe the same night
must be some kind of record. RIP
Bill & Carole Reilly
Peggy Lorrey Hassett
August 8, 2018
Little Brother
May the rays of God's mercy embrace your soul, give you rest with the Saints in Heaven, where there is no disease, no pain, no suffering, no sighing simply everlasting life in the perfect through all eternity.
Love and Missing you,
Your Big Sister
Paula (Greenwood) Karlis
August 7, 2018
I am sorry to hear of Jimbo' passing...I have fond memories as a young girl going to St. Peters's School...and hanging out on Kinsman St... Jimbo was my first kiss when we were about 11....May you Rest In Peace...thoughts and prayers to your family...
August 2, 2018
Can't ever forget watching Jimbo pitch at Chambers field way back when. Can still hear the ball hit the catchers glove. Boy could he throw a baseball!
RIP Jimbo.
An old friend
Bob Hoey jr
August 2, 2018
Jimbo thank you for being the big brother I never had. You always had time for me when I needed someone. I will remember you and I will never forget everything you did for me. You will always be in my heart and my prayers. I love you brother.xxo.
Leo baseball Boyle jr.
August 2, 2018
Jimbo and i met at the so.common field and played catch and baseball together. Helped him fine tune his pitches as i did for gene gauthier my old friend from highland park. They both considered me the best catcher in lowell at this time jimbo had much more than a great arm he had character which he carried thruout his life look forward to catching that curve ball again someday. R.i p.my friend.
Sharon Keefe
August 1, 2018
To Marty and The Lorrey Family,
Sorry for your loss .He was a funny guy who always had a great smile and quick wit.
I remember the postal stories my Dad would share of some of the shenanigans and the many laughs he would provide for co workers.
RIP Jim
August 1, 2018
Marty and family,
WE wish to express heartfelt sympathy to the Lorrey family at this difficult time. Jim belonged to a family whose friendship was greatly cherished by mine for many years.
Sincerely,
Pat (Santos) and Bill Nickles
Marian Quinlan WALSH
August 1, 2018
Marty, Lila and family,
my sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your brother Jim. May you and your family find comfort in your memories of your brother.
Joanne DuBay
July 31, 2018
Deep condolences to the Lorrey family re the passing of Jim. We went to St Peters together long ago and I remember him well playing baseball.
He was always a good natured soul.
Joanne (Gillis) DuBay
patricia struzziero
July 31, 2018
Peggy we are so sorry to hear Jimmy had passed away. We have many good memories of Jimmy , and will carry them in our hearts. He is in the arms of the angels now, hope those angels can keep up with him
George Albert
July 31, 2018
Got to know Jim as a young boy playing ball in different leagues and parks throughout Lowell. He was always friendly, always smiling. So glad I got to know him.
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Jim Moran
July 31, 2018
Condolences to Marty and the Lorrey family. Jimbo was of great assistance to me when I started my postal career. He always took time to show me the ropes with patience and humor. Rest In Peace Jim.
Michele Hunt-Witts
July 31, 2018
T the Lorrey family.....so sorry to read of Jimbo's passing. May he rest in peace.
Peter Liakos
July 31, 2018
Marty and family,
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing and your loss. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Rest in peace Jimmy.
Marybeth Hayden
July 31, 2018
Sympathy and Peace Lorrey family
Eddie Mack
July 31, 2018
To The Lorrey Family,
So sorry for your loss. My father and I both worked with Jimbo at the PO. Oh how he could make you laugh. Rest in peace Jimbo, you've earned it
Lewis Demetroulakos
July 31, 2018
Dear Marty, and his family of sisters, my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. May his memory for ever ever eternal
Barbara Droll
July 31, 2018
Dear Peggy and Family Members Sending my sincerest condolences on the passing of your loved one. RIP James
Dennis & Phil Scannell
July 31, 2018
The first time I met Jimbo was when I was 10 years old representing Shedd Park in the Little League City Tournament. He had a Cannon for an arm and always kept batters on edge. I went down swinging many times. We continued our battles through Babe Ruth and High School.... facing each other many times. He was an All-Star Pitcher at every level. He threw so hard that you could hear the ball whizzing into the catcher's mitt. Although we both wanted to win badly, we became friends from the first time we met. Jimbo was an awesome person.....his friends became my friends. Sincere condolences to all Family Members and to his many friends. Our City has lost a very special person.... Dennis and Phil Scannell, Shedd Park, O'Donnell Park, Keith Academy Baseball, Eastern Mass. Baseball League
ALICE and Russell Harrington
July 31, 2018
To The Family,So sorry for the loss of a loved one.Our prayersAre with the family.New Jimbo back in school.He was a great person.
Ben & Helen Jedrey
July 31, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Lorry Family, each of you and Jim are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ben & Helen Jedrey
Philip & Lynne Scannell
July 31, 2018
JImbo.. was a competitor ,of mine through Babe Ruth... High School I went to Keith... great curved ball. and we were friends.. and he was always a gentleman.. so sorry for your Loss RIP..
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