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James was a hard worker who took pride in his work in the home improvement industry for many years. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid Boston sports fan. He loved the summertime and spending time cooking, fishing and camping. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and his beloved cat, Bella.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Elizabeth Curley, Shannon Hardy and her spouse Sophan Nhean, James "Jimmy Jr" Hardy, and Janice Hardy and Luis Sepulveda; his grandchildren, Leanna, Anaya, Emaliese, Lewis, Amari, Isabella, Luis Jr., and Levi; Mabel Hardy-Melanson, Lifelong friend and mother to his children; his siblings; Dale Hardy, Jr., Richard Hardy, Susan Maniscalco, Mark Hardy, Melissa Cook, and Dalene Smith; as well as his step-brother and step-sisters, Dennis Nickerson, Kathy Bourne, Jeannette Goggin and Christine Nugent; his grand-dogs, Ace, Axel, Auzi, Leah, and Neo. He was predeceased by his step-sister, Karen Murray.
His visiting hours will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1-5PM in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn.
A celebration of life will follow at the Knights of Pythias Hall, 251 Maple St, Lynn at 6:00PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
https://www.gofundme.com/f/SupportingaMothersJourneyToHealing
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Colleen Lovett Fulcher
October 10, 2025
Rest in Peace Jimmy
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Solimine Funeral Homes - Broadway
October 9, 2025
The Solimine Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you.
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