AGE 91 YEARS
UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
James J. "Jim" Kilroy Jr. of West Roxbury, formerly Roslindale. Beloved husband of 59 years to Irene Kilroy. Father of Katie Kilroy of West Roxbury and Dennis, Peg Myers and her husband Jim of Yarmouthport, Sheila Farragher and her husband Patrick of Mansfield, grandfather of four. Brother of John of Franklin and Venice Beach, FL and his sister Mary of Roslindale. He was predeceased by brothers Billy and Peter. Jim is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jim was a lifelong Boston resident, who proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed playing hockey well into his 60's and cheering on his grandchildren at various sporting events. Jim entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church.
Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Service.
Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2021.
AGE 91 YEARS
UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
James J. "Jim" Kilroy Jr. of West Roxbury, formerly Roslindale. Beloved husband of 59 years to Irene Kilroy. Father of Katie Kilroy of West Roxbury and Dennis, Peg Myers and her husband Jim of Yarmouthport, Sheila Farragher and her husband Patrick of Mansfield, grandfather of four. Brother of John of Franklin and Venice Beach, FL and his sister Mary of Roslindale. He was predeceased by brothers Billy and Peter. Jim is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jim was a lifelong Boston resident, who proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed playing hockey well into his 60's and cheering on his grandchildren at various sporting events. Jim entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church.
Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.
Arrangements: William J. Gormley Funeral Service.
Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2021.
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