James T. Ravanis

1963 - 2021

PEPPERELL: James T. Ravanis, 57, of Pepperell, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston of COVID-19. Jimmy was born in Boston, August 20, 1963, a son of Hazel (Young) Ravanis and the late Theodore D. Ravanis and grew up in Cambridge. He was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School and continued his education at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, New Hampshire. He has resided in Pepperell for nearly twenty years. In addition to his mother of Littleton, he leaves his wife of thirty years Kerry (Diamond) Ravanis; two sons, Nicholas T. Ravanis of Fitchburg, Lucas J. Ravanis of Pepperell; his daughter, Rachel E. Ravanis of Pepperell; his brother, Alexander Ravanis of Littleton; his sister, Maria Ravanis also of Littleton; his mother in law, Elinor Diamond of Chelmsford; two brothers in law, Christopher Diamond of Westford, and Douglas Diamond Jr. of Chelmsford. Jimmy worked for the city of Cambridge and for the Cambridge Public School System for over 35 years. Because of his extraordinary work ethic, he also held several other bartending positions in various venues where his personality left a footprint in this community – this includes Suffolk Downs, Encore Casino and Gillette Stadium. His infectious smile that lit up the room was the main reason he found success in every role he had - nobody ever left a conversation with Jimmy without feeling better about themselves, and questioning the dad joke he just made. In addition to the many jobs he carried, Jimmy loved getting involved with his children's youth sports - including coaching T.A.P basketball and Pepperell Little League teams and supporting his daughter's gymnastics events. When he wasn't coaching, Jimmy could always be seen in the sidelines at a local sporting event, supporting Pepperell and other local small businesses, or by the side of his wife he adored so much. Jimmy treated all the kids of North Middlesex Regional High School as if they were his own children, and he will be greatly missed by the community at large. Jimmy's humor, wit and unconditional love will be missed everyday.

Jimmy's family will receive friends and family at calling hours from 2-5 PM Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the Ravanis family has asked for donations to be made in Jimmy's name to the Alzheimer's Association.



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