James A. Boissoneau

LEOMINSTER - James A. Boissoneau, husband of 30 years to Sandra J. (Castriotta) Boissoneau fell asleep peacefully and woke up in heaven on October 19, 2025 at Fitchburg Healthcare after a long illness.
James was son of the late John L. Boissoneau and Mary W. (Ladner) Boissoneau. He leaves behind a sister, Barbara A. Bernard and her husband Steven, and a brother, David B. Boissoneau and his wife Jill. He was preceded in death by a brother, John L. Boissoneau, Jr.
He also leaves a step-daughter, Rev. Robin A. DiPrima Koroskenyi, wife of Rev. Steven M. Koroskenyi of Leominster, Massachusetts; and a step-son Michael F. Crowley, husband of Faith (Nissley) of Bernville, Pennsylvania.
James also leaves behind seven grandsons, Anthony M. Koroskenyi and his wife Katharine, Alexander J. Koroskenyi and his wife Elizabeth, Andre L. Koroskenyi and his wife Nicole, Christoffer M. Crowley and his wife Cassidy, Timothy M. Crowley, Trey M. Crowley, and Tegan M. Crowley, and one great-granddaughter, Emma.
In addition, James leaves behind three sisters-in-law, Ann E. Marchetti, Janice L. Grubb, and Gloria A. Castriotta; as well as many nieces and nephews.
James was affectionately known as "Beano", Jim, or "Big Jim". He graduated from Leominster High School as part of the class of 1966. He continued his education at Maine Central Institute and Franklin Pierce College, having received academic scholarships from each of these schools.
He enjoyed playing basketball and baseball for each school he attended, and he also enjoyed playing golf. He remained an avid sports fan his whole life.
Jim worked with his hands by laying foundations and doing other forms of construction, and also worked for Martin Brower in Ayer, Massachusetts.
In 1993, Jim was born-again according to the Gospel of John, chapter three when his life took on a whole new direction. He was ordained in 1999 and started King of Glory Ministries in Leominster, before he and Sandra relocated to Clarksburg, West Virginia where their ministry continued for five more years.
Jim initiated two different support groups during his life. One was called "Healing the Broken Places," and the other was called "Heart to Heart.' Having found personal freedom in Christ, he was always focused on helping other people find healing through the Word of God, through prayer, and through times of fellowship.
He became an active member at Christian Life Center in downtown Leominster, Massachusetts where he volunteered, participated, prayed for, and ministered in various capacities.
Among many things that made Jim stand out was his height, his exceptional athleticism, and his ability to tell a story. At 6'9", Jim was the tallest man in Leominster for nearly his entire life. He could hit a softball like nobody's business and needless to say, he could play basketball at a very high level. When relaxed, Jim loved telling funny stories about growing up in Leominster with all of his friends, each with their own special nicknames, and the ridiculous, but true, episodes that happened in his neighborhood, at the ballfield, or after school.
Jim had a really big heart! He reached out to everyone he met with God's love. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wed., Nov. 5th at Christian Life Center, 53 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453. Calling hours from 9:30-11am. Service at 11am.
Donations in Jim's honor can be made to the church.
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