James Patrick Linehan, 68, of Manchester, died October 8, 2014 after a sudden illness.
Born in Lawrence, MA on April 27, 1946, he was the son of James and Gladys (Johnston) Linehan. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Essex Community College.
He served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
James had been happily employed by Kalwall Corporation for the past 32 years. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, solving puzzles, and Ford Mustangs. He was proud to have scored a hole-in-one at Candia Woods on Father’s Day in 2012. Above all else, he will be remembered as a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed.
Family members include his wife of nearly 14 years Lorraine (Saindon) Linehan of Manchester; his daughter, Karen Milkey and husband David of East Dennis, MA; one son, James Linehan and wife Rashida of Billerica, GA; five grandchildren; one sister, Mary Raineri and spouse Kim of Cape Cod; a special nephew who was like a son to him, Nicholas Lambert; nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A service was held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 in the chapel at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, Manchester. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans, 399 Silver St, Manchester, NH 03103.