James Nestor

James Michael Nestor, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, September 10th of a sudden medical emergency. He is survived by his wife, Kristen Marie (Benway) of Malden, MA; His son Patrick Ryan and his partner Cassidy Flynn of Waltham, MA; his daughter Brianna Elizabeth of Brooklyn, NY; his son Colin Seamus of Malden; his dog and best friend Lola; his siblings Susan and Shawn of Malden; his brother Kevin and sister-in-law Donna of Reading, as well as their children Katie of Reading and Meredith of Los Angeles, CA; his sister-in- law Pam Weir and her husband Bill, as well as their children Christine and Emily of Lancaster, MA; and his Father-in-law Kenneth Benway and his wife Mariann. He was beloved by family and friends alike and was a well-known community leader in his lifelong hometown of Malden, where he served as a City Councilor from 2007 to 2015. After his daughter Brianna was diagnosed with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) at a young age, Jim founded a support group for parents whose children had the rare disorder. This group eventually grew into Congenital Hyperinsulinism International, a charity that works to improve the lives of those with CHI. His calm demeanor and bravery in the midst of tragedy and crisis was of great comfort to his wife and children. He was an incredible father and husband, always having the right words to say at the right time and supporting his family's hopes and dreams, as well as celebrating their achievements. Jim was a devoted Catholic who attended Mass every Sunday at St. Mary's of the Annunciation in Melrose, Massachusetts. He now joins his father James and mother Ann, his wife Kristen's mother Christine, and many other family and friends in heaven. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Friday September 19th at 8:45 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Mary's of the Annunciation Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday September 18th from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Jim's honor to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI, PO Box 135, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028).