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James Woolley Obituary
A son of George and Sarah (Vassett) Woolley, he grew up in Valley Falls, and proudly served as a US Navy Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed at Hospital Trust for over 25 years before retiring. A devout Catholic, Jim was an active parishioner of Ss. John and Paul Church for over 50 years, and an active member and Past Grand Knight of the K of C Msgr. Blessing Council. He was easy-going and truly saw the beauty in life, and greatly enjoyed yard work, carpentry, history books, traveling, the Friars and the Red Sox, a good meal, his man cave, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughter, Paula Woolley, and her husband Mitch Evich of Somerville MA; his son, Very Rev. Michael Woolley, Pastor of St. Joseph Church, Woonsocket, and as of July 1, Pastor of Ss. John and Paul Church, Coventry; and his grandchildren, Andryc Evich of Washington DC, and Iris Evich of Somerville MA. He was predeceased by his brother George Woolley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 12 at 10 am at Ss. John and Paul Church, 341 South Main St., Coventry RI. Visiting hours Friday from 5 - 8 pm in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Rte.117), Coventry RI. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908, or Ss. John and Paul Church, Coventry would be appreciated. iannottifh.com
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Donna Morgan (Roy)
May 12, 2018
My prayers are with you all.
Maryanne Giroux-Turner
May 12, 2018
My Condolences to the Woolley family. I remember Mr. Woolley from church and from the Knight's. He was always so pleasant person, always smiling. I remember him in the Knight's with my father-in-law, (Ernie Giroux). Keep your memories close, he is with you always.
Rev. Paul Charland
May 11, 2018
Fr. Mike,
As you are proud of your dad, he is proud of you.
Fr. Paul Charland, retired
May 9, 2018
Father Woolley,was so sorry to hear of your father's passing; my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am glad I got to meet him at one the infamous Irish/St Joseph's celebrations.
Doris St Louis
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Debra Luches
May 9, 2018
Fr. Wooley,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He has such a kind face. May you feel him with you always and know he is in the hands of our God.
Dave Miller
May 9, 2018
To the Woolley Family,
I was so sorry to see Jim's obituary. I worked with him many years ago at Hospital Trust. He was a great guy with always a good word for everyone. He's certainly now in Heaven watching over all of you.
I'll remember Jim and all of you in my prayers.
May 9, 2018
Margaret,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim always had a huge smile on his face. The lord will give you the strength to endure the pain . Our prayers will be with you . Elaine and Joseph Da Silva Boynton Beach, Florida
Jane Pontes
May 9, 2018
Fr. Woolley,
My sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing your dad and mom at parish events. They certainly were very proud of you. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Jane Pontes
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