James F. D’Ovidio passed away peacefully on September 2, 2019, at the age of 75 years surrounded by his closest friends Robert Penta of Medford, Dave Keefe of Watertown and Anthony Penta of Medford.
Jim was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 4, 1944 to the late Ralph and Bertha D’Ovidio of Medford. Jim was also the loving and caring brother of his late sister Helen Cryan of Medford. Jim is survived by a nephew and several cousins. Jim attended Medford public schools and was a graduate of Suffolk University. Jim was a Medford school teacher for more than 33 years teaching history and geography at the Lincoln Junior High and McGlynn Middle School. He also served for 40 years with the Medford Special Police. After Jim’s retirement from teaching, his newly found freedom allowed him to increase his great love for the State of Maine, enjoying nature, camping and making many new and wonderful friends. Jim’s many friends spanned from South Carolina to Maine. Jim also delighted in the companionship of his dog “Eveready” Eddy.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit Friday, September 6, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street, Medford, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, High Street, West Medford at 12 noon. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA, 02116 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.