James M. "Jamie" Junta, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home. He was 53 years old.
Jamie was born in Boston on January 8, 1960, a son of the late Mary B. (Flaherty) Junta and Samuel J. Junta. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston Public School system. Jamie worked many years as a self employed plasterer. He enjoyed science, reading, listening to music and being around the company of his family. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus.
Jamie is the devoted brother of Barbara and Arthur Tracy, Mary Ellen and Richard Brown, John and Susan Junta, Agnes Junta-White, Thomas Junta, Ann and Bernie Kelly, Michael Junta, Theresa Lawton, Paul and Sheila Junta, Daniel and Caroline Junta and Patrick and Caroline Junta. He is the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is the husband of the late Julie O'Neil. Step-father of Nicole.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jamie's Funeral on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Jamie's name to a charity of your choice.