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James McConaghy Obituary
Besides his wife, he was a devoted father and grandfather and is survived by his two children and their families: Son, Scott McConaghy, daughter-in-law, Lauren C. McConaghy and grandsons, Colton and Logan McConaghy along with his Daughter, Lauren McConaghy and granddaughter Tatiana Taylor. He also leaves his sisters, Kathleen McConaghy and Patricia Savicki, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was the brother of the late John McConaghy.
James was a distributor for Arnold Bakery for 38 years before retiring in 2013. He built many friendships through his passions: running, cycling, bowling, golfing, traveling with his wife, and playing pickleball.
Visiting hours will run Thursday 10:30am-12pm in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. A Service will be held Thursday at 12pm in the funeral home, followed by a reception for family and friends at the Le Foyer Club in Pawtucket. A private burial will take place at a later date in Swan Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, in memory of James would be appreciated. www.oneillfuneralhomes.com
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Mike Melucci
February 28, 2025
Hey Jimmy!
Hard to believe it's been 10 years!
Hope you're getting in some Heavenly rounds in up there!
I'm hanging in there. I think of you every time I Tee up my drives!
We definitely would have shared so many more rounds down here.
Keep an eye on all of us, and make some reservations for when we come up there!
Miss you buddy!♂
Michael Melucci
February 27, 2023
Hello in Heaven Jimmy!
Tomorrow marks 9 years since you left us.
I know you have heard my thoughts of you as the days have passed. We did some crazy things together over the years. Wonderful memories I so enjoy. I'm not going to lie. The World is missing a great hearted person now that you passed.
I think of you so often. How we would have enjoyed our retirement together on the Golf links!
Hope you and Harry are enjoying some Heavenly golf.
I look forward to seeing you again!
Much love my Brother!
God Bless.
Barbie Sanborn
March 30, 2015
Nancy & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary DerManouelian
March 10, 2015
Dear Nancy and family: We just found out about the passing of Jim through Aunt Betty. Our profound condolences go to you and the family. He was a wonderful person. George always spoke highly of him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God illuminate his soul. Again our deep condolences.
Mary (Donabedian)DerManouelian &
George Topalian
Kathy and Mike Gagne
March 10, 2015
Dear Nancy, Lauren, Scott, and families:
Please accept our condolences and prayers. We were heartbroken to hear Jimmy had passed and sorry we could not be there with you to celebrate his life. He truly did live life to the fullest, always with a smile or a bear hug for a friend. Lauren and Scott, we watched you both grow up and please know how proud your dad was of both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lauren Leslie
March 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! I knew Jim from the days he ran with the First Lap Runners Club. I remember him as kind and fun to be around. May he rest in peace.
Terry Moody
March 8, 2015
So very sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. I will never forget his wonderful smile, his laughter, and his friendship. Prayers to you and your family, Nancy. Thinking of you from afar.
March 7, 2015
To the McConaghy family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Just the other day, I saw a bread truck on Central Avenue, and thought of Jim. I had not seen him in awhile. I first met Jim while working in the stores that he delivered to. We ran many a mile together on the roads. May he Rest in Peace.
Bob Afonso, Pawtucket, RI
(Back of the Pack RC)
Michael Melucci
March 5, 2015
Nancy, Scott, Lauren, and all family and friends. It was a pleasure speaking about Jimmy today with all of you. I hope this little keep sake of my memories will help you. As this day comes to a close, my thoughts are with the McConaghy family.
As I rose to speak on behalf of myself and my family, I also spoke on behalf of the 1972 Class of Tolman High. I spoke of how we came to be friends some 37 years ago. How Jimmy's Smile and laughter could brighten any room he was in.
I also said to be part of Jimmy's life was to be entwined in his love and true friendship. From sharing a serious conversation to laughing hysterically with Jimmy became a memorable moment. I knew Jimmy would want some good hearted laughter at this time so I told a story of when Jimmy and I played in a golf league and how I would always try and make Jimmy crack up to throw his game off! So on a pretty hot day I placed an errant tee shot into the nearby pond, were as Jimmy placed his on the green. To which he said to me "You know Mike an awful lot of your golf balls are in that pond!" to which I replied, No problem Jim! I promptly dove into to the pond and came out with a decent sized Sun Turtle! Jimmy was bent over in laughter as I placed the Turtle upside down in front of his putting line to block his putt! Needless to say he didn't make the putt! (no harm came to the little guy) This is the memories friends make and share. We had our serious moments in life also. When Jimmy's Dad was in the hospital and knew he was going to pass, I shared a story I had read about a young boy who was terminally ill, who was struggling to stay strong for his Mother. He told his mother of a warm beautiful White light that he wanted to go to. But his Mother begged him not to go. Eventually she realized she was wrong, and she told her Son to go to the light as she held him, and he passed peacefully in her arms. Jimmy told his Dad to go to the light, and he soon passed. We told each other that we would want the same for ourselves if that day came. That day came, and Nancy passed those words to Jimmy for me. He told her he remembered that's where Heaven is!
And that is where Jimmy is now.
God Bless You Jimmy
March 5, 2015
Dear Nancy and family we are so sorry to hear of Jims passing.He was a great guy and friend to many.Our hearts are heavy.we will forever remember him.Prayers to all of you Nancy.Sincerley,Jeff,Donna and Brett (lacroix)
Stephen Markarian
March 5, 2015
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Ray and Lynne Caffrey
March 5, 2015
Nancy, Scott, Lauren,
Jimmy will be greatly missed, and we are so sorry for your loss. I can't remember one time when Jimmy didn't have a smile on his face. One couldn't ask for a more sincere and kind neighbor. I also can't count how many times he came outside when I was mowing my mother's lawn and would take the trouble to move his bread truck just to make it easier for me to get around the bushes. He was a selfless person who would take the time to ask how you were doing even if it wasn't a very convenient time for him to converse.
Kevin Salisbury
March 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tim Durand
March 5, 2015
Jim was a dear friend and true inspiration to anyone who was lucky enough to meet him. He lived his life to the fullest and had fun while he was doing it. Pickleball will never be the same without hearing Jim's awesome laugh or "the Bickersons" going back and forth. Jim will be forever missed
Maryellen Shaw
March 5, 2015
My heart is heavy today for my old friend. May you, Nancy, and your family find peace in the wonderful memories that you all share...and of course not to mention his great smile and "Irish eyes". Rest is peace Jimmy.
~Maryellen Shaw (aka: "Flo")
Scott Alexander
March 5, 2015
My times with Jim were few and casual, but he made a big enough impression upon me to know that he cared and it wasn't faked or forced just to be polite or in passing. He never hesitated to greet you and make you feel important even when so much time had gone by. I'm so glad that he did have some time to do what he wanted after he was diagnosed. He was an authentic gentleman and he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him even briefly. He was the kind of guy that you wanted to know and could never forget I'm blessed to have known him!
Barbara LaBree
March 5, 2015
Our neighborhood has forever changed at the loss of such a wonderful neighbor. We will miss Jimmy tremendously!
Ron, Barbara, Tim and Kamryn
peter labbe
March 5, 2015
our thoughts and prayers are with at your time of loss . peter labbe and family
Linda Stephens-Green
March 4, 2015
Wishing you peace to comfort your hearts...and gently soothe your souls...I knew Jimmy many years ago and was so sad to hear of his passing...may he RIP...
Mark Sherlock
March 4, 2015
Nancy,Scott,Lauren,
Jim was the first person in the neighbourhood to greet us with his friendly smile. That what made him special, and we will certainly miss him,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mark & Page
Matthew Karanian
March 4, 2015
Jimmy had a fast smile, and a big heart. I was lucky to have known him, and we were all fortunate to have had him in our lives. May he rest in peace.
Agnes Karanian
March 4, 2015
I am so saddened to learn that Jimmy has passed. He was a great guy. Please accept my condolences. Love, Aunt Agnes.
Katherine Alix
March 4, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy. Jimmy was a classmate of mine. In Jenks and Tolman.
Kathy( O'Brien) Alix
Noha Garas
March 4, 2015
My deepest condolensces to the McConaghy family. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Noha Garas
JO-Anne Lasso
March 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing, my sympathy to you and your family Nancy. God bless. Jimmy was a classmate of mine.
March 4, 2015
Nancy, Lauren and Scott - my sincere condolences. Jim was a wonderful person who lit up a room just by his smile and laugh. He will be missed. My prayers are with you. Charleen
Ray and Kerry Beattie
March 4, 2015
McConaghy family: I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Camara
March 4, 2015
Nancy, Lauren, & Scott - I'm very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories carry you through this difficult time. -Heather (Laird) Camara
Beth Kaplan
March 4, 2015
Nancy, I remember when you and Jimmy started dating way back when. How lucky you are to have had an amazing husband, friend, and father figure in your life. You both have wonderful children and grandchildren to help carry both your great influences and love of family. Jimmy will be with you always because true love never dies.
Cathy Massey-Labbe
March 4, 2015
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Such a great guy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Antonelli
March 4, 2015
Nancy and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. May your hearts be comforted in loving memories knowing that his soul energy is forever available at this most difficult time, in all ways and forever.
Healing Prayers and Much Love to All.
Jeff and Joy Barsoian
March 4, 2015
Cousin Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Jim's warm smile and his friendly personality will be missed.
All our Love,
Levon Attarian
March 4, 2015
You will be missed. I'll always remember the good times when I was younger and we would car pool to with Scott to our basketball games.
Gary Picard
March 3, 2015
Nancy so sorry to hear about Jim he was a good man and I will always remember our times down at the field. My thoughts are with you Scottie and Lauren.
Deb MacKay
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy, Lauren, Scott and to all of Jimmy's family....
There are no words to console you at this time; there are no answers to your question "why"...but there is much love and support all around when you can't move forward. Jimmy was a great person. There is no doubt his loss has touched many and it will take time to heal. But I believe he lived his life well, he loved with all his heart, he gave of himself and he will always be right beside you. So when you hug yourselves, when you're all alone and hurting, it will be his arms gently hugging you and watching over you.
You are all in my prayers.
RIP Jim.
Love Deb
March 3, 2015
Nancy & family; we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Debbie Ruthowski
March 3, 2015
My dear sister Nancy,
Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to Jimmy who was always a special part of our family and like a big brother to me. He was a kind, caring, selfless man with a hearty laugh that brought everyone so much joy and will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. He truly represented the meaning of family, and we will miss him always.
All our love, Charlotte, Dave, Benjamin & Jesslyn xo
Paul Moss
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy, I am saddened by Jim's passing. Jim was more than a friend; he was an amazing person. I enjoyed talking to him as we both delivered to some of the same stores. My sincere thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
March 3, 2015
Nancy, so sorry for your loss....Ken Swiszcz
Margie Shortall
March 3, 2015
Nancy,
With deepest sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margie and Doug Shortall
March 3, 2015
Dearest Nancy and Family:
Jimmy was such a cool, fantastic and endearing man, and we loved him. He had a wonderful, adventurous and exciting life, coupled with your rich love, care and support. He also had a loving and wicked fun life companion like you, Nancy, to further spice up his life! Now as he's resting unteased by earthly plight, he's entering the next mysterious journey filled with not only love but also continual peace and tranquility.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you all.
Sunny, Gary, Steven, & Kevin (N. Providence, RI)
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time.
Deb Holmes
Jim Page
March 3, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy. I was a childhood friend who remembers Jimmy as a person full of spirit and laughter. Peace be with you all.
Joanne King
March 3, 2015
Nancy
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. My thoughts, prayers and love will be with you, Scott and Lauren.
JoJo King
Marian Twohig
March 3, 2015
Nancy and Kathy, so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.
March 3, 2015
Life speeds bye. Wish I knew sooner, your vivid smile will endure!Will miss you cuz. Stephen Barsoian
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March 3, 2015
Nancy,
My deepest condolences go to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Susan Taylor Laurie
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Carey, CCRI
Cathy Brule
March 3, 2015
Nancy and Family,
We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. It was a pleasure to know Jim and he always had a smile on his face. We loved to talk to you both and especially hearing about all your world travels. Treasure all the precious memories you have and hold them tight.
Sincerely,
Cathy and Greg Brule'
March 3, 2015
Nancy I am so sorry about the news of Jimmiy's passing. I remember him from Stop and Shop days and Tolman and Lauren and Ashley going to the same nursery school. We actually met up in its a Small World in Disney. It really was a small world. You are in Ernie and my thoughts. Becky Hutton
March 3, 2015
Nancy, I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May he rest in peace. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Gifford
Tery Crossley
March 3, 2015
Nancy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May all your sweet memories help you find comfort in your time of grieving. My deepest condolences.
March 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to your family Nancy. I always remember Jimmy to be a happy and friendly person.
Jean Chute
Colchester, Vermont
Susan J Turnquist
March 3, 2015
Dear Patty, I was so saddened to read of Jimmy's passing. When I first met you we were 15 you referred to him as "dirt bomb" he was 10. He probably got that name from coming home covered in dirt after a hard day playing in the neighborhood. I always thought it would be fun to have a little brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kathie at this sad time. ~peace~
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy,
I offer my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Jimmy. Please know you are in my thoughts today.
Sincerely, Donna Vacca
March 3, 2015
Nancy,
We are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
We will always remember Jimmy as a great family man, and a person who enjoyed life to the fullest. We have such great memories of all our vacations together for the past 13 yrs. Nancy, remember the vacations will continue, and Jimmy will always be with us.
Love you very much,
Charlie & Dottie
March 3, 2015
Nancy,
So sorry to hear of Jim passing .our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Wanda DeGregorio an JR
Pat & Rick
March 3, 2015
Our dearest Jimmy-we will miss you but know that you are now at peace. Our memories of you will forever be treasured. We have been so grateful and blessed that you have been such a big part of our family and will never forget what a big heart you had. You will truly be missed by all who you surrounded. All our love, Pat and Rick
March 3, 2015
Dear McConaghy Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you at this difficult time.
The Schmidt Family
Stephen Elmasian
March 3, 2015
Nancy, Scott and Lauren. I learned that Jim wasn't well a couple of months ago and am deeply saddened by his passing. He was the perfect father to his children. Although I haven't seen him in a while, I will miss him and his smile and sense of humor. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
March 3, 2015
To the McConaghy Family
Frank and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Love,
Frank and Linda Barletta
March 3, 2015
Dear Nancy, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Rob and Sally
Lucille Force
March 3, 2015
Nancy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim will be greatly missed.........Bob & Lu Force
Linda Sheally
March 3, 2015
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, may you find some comfort in the thought that others care. So sorry for your loss, I'll keep the family in my prayers.
March 3, 2015
Always respected Jim's upbeat attitude and
enthusiasm...a good man, a very good man
Bill Masuck
THOMAS SPAZIANO
March 2, 2015
NANCY,SO SORRY AND SHOCKED TO HEAR OF THE LOSSOF JIMMY, I,LL NEVER FORGET YOU BOTH AS GREAT NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS, OUR THOUGHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAIMLY . R I P JIMMY TILL WE MEET AGAIN. SEE YA
March 2, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Carlisle Family
March 2, 2015
Dear Nancy
We were saddened to hear the news about Jim's passing. He was truly a wonderful man. He will certainly be missed. May god bless his soul and also give you the strength during this most difficult time.
Love
Your Worcester Donabedian Cousins
dianne rost
March 2, 2015
U will be missed by the class of 1972
March 2, 2015
We had a lot of laughs & sadness thru out our lives but we always had each other. That was what was so great about being 1 of 4 children. Now there is just Patty & I. We still have ea. other & our 2 brothers now have ea. other also. I will miss you. Love you forever. Kathie
The Follett Family
March 2, 2015
We are so very sorry, please know you are in our hearts at this difficult time xo
The O'Neill Family and the Staff of Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home
March 2, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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