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James McCooey Obituary
Jamestown - James M. McCooey, 67 of 94 Walcott Ave of Jamestown, RI was home with his wife by his side when he was given his Angel Wings on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a brief illness.
Jim worked as a Land Surveyor for Cardi Corp. for many years including the new Jamestown Bridge. He enjoyed hiking in the White Mountains of his home state of New Hampshire, annually hiking to Tuckerman's ravine.
Besides his wife Patricia (DeCotis), he leaves two siblings, Anne B. McCooey of Portsmouth, NH and Patrick K. McCooey of New York, NY, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He also leaves sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, life long friends, and his two beloved cats, Flora and Marc.
He was the youngest son of John E. and Anne Q McCooey of Dover, NH and was pre-deceased by his parents and brothers, David and John E McCooey.
Calling hours will be held Monday, June 28, 2021 from 4-6 pm at O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. A second set of calling hours will take place at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover, NH on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 4-6 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11 am at St Mary's Church, 25 Chestnut St., Dover, NH. Burial will follow at St Mary's New Cemetery.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Cindy, Greg & Nick
June 29, 2021
Trish, Thinking of you and his family. He will be missed dearly. Love You
Ann and Pete Huntoon
June 28, 2021
We have so many memories of good times with Jim. He will be missed . ❤Ann and Pete
Betsy Casey Rafferty
June 28, 2021
Cubby and Pat, I just learned of your brother’s sudden passing. I have memories of him as a young tyke growing up with his older sister and brothers back in Dover. May your many years of time spent together bring you both peace and comfort.
Deborah Welch Merrill
June 24, 2021
James graduated with my sister Patty Welch, I am her sister Debbie Welch I graduated in 1970 from St. Thomas Aquinas and I remember him so well! We went to school together, I am so sorry to here of his passing. My heart goes out to you.
Jim,Michelle Murray, Bumford
June 24, 2021
Patricia and family, we are so sorry to hear about Jim, ours thoughts and prayers go out to you, and may he RIP
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