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James Webb Obituary
He was born in Lowell, Oct. 15, 1946, son of James L. Webb Sr. of Lowell, and the late Mary (Jeffrey) Webb who died in 1998. He was educated in Lowell, having attended the Sacred Heart Grammar School and the Butler Junior High School.
In his younger years, Mr. Webb was employed with The Highland Towel Co., Old Mother Hubbard Pet Foods and the Lowell Superior Court House. More recently, he worked part-time at Towers News.
He was a longtime parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church.
His passions were music, movies and reading. His all-time favorite musical group was "The Beatles".
According to family members, he was a kind and generous man who had a heart of gold. He was known to go out of his way for others. He loved his family and was especially fond of his grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides his father, he is survived by a sister, Nancy Ramirez of Lawrence; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Joann Webb of Windham, Maine, and Joseph and Jane Webb of Canton; his nieces, nephews and their spouses, Ramona and David Reed of Southboro, Angelita and Kevin Donovan of Lowell, Wendy and James Briggs of Windham, Maine, Bonnie and Michael Butt of Portland, Masine, and Ray and Kathy Ramirez of Dracut; 12 grandnieces and grandnephews.
He also leaves his best friend, Charles Gargiulo, formerly of Lowell.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Webb
Charles Gargiulo
March 21, 2025
I miss you so much my dear and best friend of my lifetime. You are family as well as friend and we'll remain connected in this world and the next. Say hello to your mom and dad and Joey for me. And I hope Charlie Jr., Uncle Arthur, my mom and Midnight are hanging out with you. Love, Gargiulobonski
Charles Gargiulo
March 19, 2024
Dear Webbowski,
Paul Simon once wrote in his sad but beautiful song "Old Friends," about two old friends who can't believe life has passed by so fast but found comfort in the fear of the aging by knowing they still had each other, "Can you imagine us years from today sharing a park bench quietly, how terribly strange to be seventy." We always talked and joked since we were young men in our twenties that we'd be those old friends feeling terribly strange still hanging out together at 70. It still breaks my heart now being past the age of 70 having to seat on that park bench without my best friend beside me as you left us much, much too early at 60. Rest assured my dearest friend, I never sit on a park bench without thinking about you and all kindness, loyalty, joy and solace you provided me through all the wonderful years we shared together. There's a line I quote from an old homeless friend who called himself Captain Jack from my memoir of growing up in Lowell's Little Canada in which he says to console me as he has to move on from the coming destruction of Little Canada, "This is so long matey...keep you chin up, mates like us are always linked and will stay that way in this world and the next." Jimmi, my greatest mate, we remain and always will stay connected. I miss you dear friend.
Your Best Friend & Brother,
Charlie Gargiulobonski
Charles Gargiulo
March 22, 2023
Dear Jimmi,
No matter how many years pass, the pain of not being able to see your warm face and feel your calm and loving presence still
haunts me each day. You will always be my best friend and brother. I miss Joey and you mom and dad as well. Hope you are all together and hanging out with Charlie Jr. & Uncle Arthur and looking over all of us who will never forget you. Love, Your best friend, Gargiulobonski
Charles Gargiulo Sr.
March 23, 2022
Can't believe I lost my best friend 15 years ago today. Jimmi, you are the brother I never had and I miss you more and more each day. This world is a far more lonely place without your warm, kind and loyal comfort. Your best buddy, Gargiulobonski
Charles Gargiulo
March 20, 2021
I miss you my dearest and best friend. Hope you are with Charlie Jr., Joey, Uncle Arthur, my Mom, your Mom and Dad and looking over us. It's been a crazy year. The world needs people with your warmth, kindness & gentleness. It feels so much more lonely without you in it. Here's the beautiful poem you wrote called "Lonely" that I put to music and we sang together. Wish you were still here to sing it with me. Love, Your Gargiulobonski best friend, Charlie Gargiulo Sr.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bfhwy8jr4o2dkji/07%20Lonely%20copy.m4a?dl=0
Charles Gargiulo
March 21, 2020
Dear Jimmi,
I miss you so much my dear friend. Things are really crazy down here on Earth and the past year has been Hell and remember how much your mere presence was such a source of comfort and strength. I hope you and Joey greeted Charlie Jr. with open, loving arms because he suffered so much for so long giving us as much time with us as he could. I know he missed the both of you so much and glad you are together in a place meant for such kind souls as the three of you. Please send us your love and protection as we all need a guardian angel during these perilous times. Know that I will always love you, my dearest friend.
Charlie Gargiulo
Charles Gargiulo
March 19, 2019
To my best friend Jimmi, I still miss you more and more each day Jimmi. You were the greatest friend of my life, you were the brother I never had. The hole you left can never be filled. I hope you are with Joey, your Mom and Dad, my Mom and Uncle Arthur and that Midnight is still giving you a hard time. Thank you for helping Charlie Jr. as I prayed to you for help. You helped him survive this past year I know, because you always was so protective of your family and friends. I"ll never forget the songs we wrote together, the Saturday nights we sipped wine and listened to the Beatles, Dave Clark 5, the Kinks, Bob Dylan and all our favorite groups and artists. I will never forget our trips to the mountains every year and how much you loved being there. You were the kindest, gentlest soul and I'm sure you have a very special place in Heaven, because you were and remain an angel. Your best friend, Charlie
Charles Gargiulo
May 10, 2012
Thanks for pulling off the "Avengers" movie Jimmi. I remember how for years we always said they would make a zillion if they ever made an Avengers movie. I just wish you were here physically to watch it with me. Your spirit, however, is always with me. Your best friend, Charlie
Charles Gargiulo
May 4, 2011
Miss you big time my best friend. I hope to get back in music studio soon and if things work out, I will ultimately get a Webb-Gargiulo song recorded. Watch out Lennon-McCartney.
Your main dog,
Gargiulojablonski
Charles Gargiulo
April 2, 2011
Yo Webb,
I just saw Joey's entry about the new comic book movies coming out this year. You remember how we always said there should be a movie about Thor, Captain America the Mighty Avengers and especially the Green Lantern? Damn, I see you've been really pulling your weight up there. When they all come out, I'll be sure to go to the Webb Memorial Theatre (some still call it Showcase Cinema Lowell) and grab our old seats so we can watch it together and you can complain to me about all the things they should have done instead.
I miss you so much, the sadness of not sharing these moments together never lessens. Please say hello to your mom & dad as well as to my mom & Uncle Arthur for me.
Your main dog,
Gargiuloblonski
Joe Webb
March 31, 2011
Jimmi,
Still missing you, bro!
Hard to believe it's been four years!
Lots of new comic book movies coming out this year but I bet your preview is so much better there.
Love,
Your Baby Brudder!
Joey
April 12, 2010
Yo Webb,
My mom has just joined you in Heaven, please bring along Uncle Arthur and your mom and dad to greet her and tell her I miss her so much already. It's hard to believe so much time has passed since we last met. Miss you every day.
Gargiuloblonski
Joe Webb
April 8, 2010
Jimmi,
Another year has passed and I still can't believe you're gone. It is supposed to be easier each year but it isn't. Playing my new Beatles CDs that I got for Christmas and missing you even more but I bet the band is much better there!
Your little bro...
Joey
November 22, 2009
Yo Webbowski,
Just saw Ray Davies and remembered when we saw the Kinks for the first time in May 1970 at the old Commodore. Ray's still going strong! I'll miss you terribly again during the upcoming holiday season, just as I do every single day of the year. As always, I'll continue the crusade to wipe out white lights for Christmas!
Your main dog,
Charlie Gargiulobonski
Joe Webb
October 15, 2009
Jimmi,
Hard to believe another birthday without you has arrived. The Beatles Remastered would be a great present for you but I am sure you're hearing a hell of a band there in heaven. I miss you so much and think of you so often it hurts.
Your little bro...
joey
Charlie Gargiulo Sr.
March 25, 2009
Yo Webb,
Remember how we used to say how hard it was to believe that Uncle Arthur was gone a year, two years and each passing year? I'm so sad to have to say the same each year passes without having my best friend to share each passing year and each important moment. I miss you so much more than I could ever express.
Your main dog,
Gargiulobonski
Last Christmas Together 2006
March 23, 2009
Jimmi, Jane and Joe 09-2002
March 23, 2009
Joe Webb
March 23, 2009
Jimmi,
Another years has passed so quickly. You are in my thoughts everyday. I miss you more than I can say.
Your little bro...
Joe Webb
October 17, 2008
Jimmi,
Another birthday without you is so hard. I can only hope that you are safe and sound and happy with mom and dad. I love you and miss you.
Your little bro,
Charlie Gargiulo
October 15, 2008
Dear Jimmi,
Happy 62nd my best pal! Just wishing you could be here to celebrate it with me and your loved ones. October 15 was always a day I had on my yearly calender because I looked forward to figuring out what cool CD to get you. I miss you and will never, ever forget you, the best friend I ever had and ever will.
Your main dog,
Gargiuloblosnki
Charlie Gargiulo
September 18, 2008
Yo Webbowski,
Just thinking about you (for about the millionth time) and wanted to let you know how much I miss you still. I hope you'll be celebrating your 62nd in Heaven next month with everyone up there. Say hello to John Lennon and George Harrison for me when you get the chance. The concerts up there must amazing!
Your main dog,
Charlie
Joe Webb
March 24, 2008
Jimmi, my brother,
I cannot believe a year has passed since you left us. My heart is still broken and I miss you every single day. I love you and will cherish our memories until we meet again.
Joey
Best Friends Forever
March 23, 2008
Charlie Gargiulo Jr.
March 23, 2008
Jimmi,
I just wanted to say Happy Easter and that I love you and I miss you. Also, I want to thank you for being such a loyal, true friend to my Dad (and to me). Hardly a day ever goes by when I don't think about you and feel so grateful to have had you in my life. Some of the greatest days of my life were spent with you and my Dad listening to music all night, going to see the movies, talking, laughing. Even though I miss you so much, it makes me happy to know that you are with your parents and Uncle Arthur in Heaven and that you are watching over the rest of us.
Your friend always,
Love Charlie Jr.
IBBY.
Charlie Gargiulo
March 12, 2008
Yo Webb,
Just wanted you to know the Dave Clark 5 made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Of course, you probably know that already from your seat in Heaven. I can't believe that on March 23 a full year will have passed since you left us physically. I miss you so much every single day and it hurts to know that we will not get to grow old together. Please say hello to your Dad, Mom and Uncle Arthur.
Your main dog,
Charlie
Joe Webb
December 18, 2007
Jimmi,
We set up the Christmas Tree with colored lights only! No white lights this year. All for you, bro!
I miss you more than I can say!
Love, your little brother!
Joe Webb
October 17, 2007
Jimmi,
I celebrated your birthday with warm memories. I miss you, big brother. All my love until we meet again.
Charlie Gargiulo
March 27, 2007
To My Main Dog,
You were not only my longest and best friend, you were a brother. I loved you so much and I can't imagine life without you. It will hurt when Spiderman 3 comes out and I have to go see it without you there. I'll send you my review. You always made the world a much better place and gave me light even in my darkest hours. If somebody wanted to describe loyalty and kindness in the dictionary all they would need was your picture. I hope you are with your mom, Uncle Arthur and that John and George play a special concert for you. I miss you so much and I hope you will keep your spirit with me.
Your best friend,
Charlie (Gargiulobonski)
P.S. You are right, white lights are not, were not and will never be for Christmas. Colored lights forever!!!
Ramona Reed
March 27, 2007
Jimmi,
You bought me some of my first records for Christmas, taught me to love the Beatles and hate disco. When I think of music, I'll think of you. Give John and George a high-five, and rest well dear uncle. We'll all miss you.
Love, Ramona
Shannon Ramirez
March 26, 2007
Uncle Jimi, you always were a nice guy. I love every holiday because you were there. It is sad to see you leave.Thanks for being so kind to me!
Love,
Shannon
Belinda Gargiulo
March 25, 2007
Jimmi,
You were loved very much in our family. You were the best friend to my father that a person could ask for. We loved you very much not only as a friend but like family. May you rest in peace.
Love your goddaughter Belinda
Charlie Gargiulo Jr.
March 25, 2007
Jimmi,
I love you and miss you. You were an incredible friend and I was very lucky to share some of the happiest moments of my life with you. Thank you and God Bless You. IBBY, Love, your friend always, Charlie Jr.
Joseph Webb
March 25, 2007
Jimmi, my big brother, my friend, I will miss you deeply. Until we meet again. All my love.
Your little bro,
Joey
Ray/Kathy Ramirez
March 25, 2007
Uncle Jimi,
Thank you for always having a smile on your face. I was always glad to see you because you made me happy~!
Love, Ally
Ray and Kathy Ramirez
March 25, 2007
Uncle Jimi,
We will all miss your kindness and caring. You always had a smile for us. Love you,
Ray and Kathy
Angelita Donovan
March 25, 2007
Uncle Jimi, a kind and gentle soul who was loved very much and will always be remembered fondly.
We'll miss you!
Love,
Angelita, Kevin, Aaron, Matthew and Amanda
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