James W. Abruzzi

1951 - 2018

James Walter Abruzzi, age 66, died peacefully on October 3, 2018 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimac, N.H. Born in Cambridge, on November 23, 1951, James was the loving son of the late Valentino Raymond and Anne (Wilkalis) Abruzzi. He was educated at Rindge Technical High School. For most of his life James worked as a truck Driver, most recently for Yellow Freight Transportation Company. James enjoyed a few different hobbies; fishing and gardening being his favorites. He was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved vacationing with his nieces and nephews, as well as spending quality time with his beloved golden retrievers. James is survived by his longtime companion Joyce Pike of Nashua, N.H., with whom he made his home. He was the loving brother of Janet Romero and her husband Mel of Plymouth, Valerie Sweeney of Bullhead City, Ariz., and the late Michael and Robert Abruzzi. He is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Oct. 9, 2018 in the St. John the Evangelist Church, 2254 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial in the church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Judes Childrens Fund, please visit: (www.stjude.org). For directions and memorial guestbook visit: www.cartmelldavis.com.