James D. Ghelli

James D. Ghelli, 51 years old, of Holliston, died on Saturday June 28, 2014, unexpectedly at home. Born in Framingham, son of the late Francis H. and Elizabeth E. (Kampersal) Ghelli, he was a lifelong Holliston resident. Jim was a graduate of Holliston High School and was employed for many years at Doering Equipment Co. in Franklin. Jim enjoyed fishing and hunting ,but he especially enjoyed telling a joke. He is survived by 3 brothers: Donald J. Ghelli and his wife Nancy of Bow, New Hampshire, William F. Ghelli and his wife Sandra of Lancaster, New Hampshire, David . Ghelli and his wife Lori of Newport, Vermont and 3 sisters: Peggy Ellen McCarthy and her husband Eugene J. of Framingham, Nancy Ann Huntley and her husband Michael of Milford and Betty Jane Begin and her husband Jay of Hubbardston; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous close friends. He was brother of the late Thomas A. Ghelli. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St. Framingham. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery in Holliston. Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Tuesday July 1, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jims memory may be made to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108.