Irwin, of Sagamore Beach, February 2nd, James S. Jr. “Jimbo” 59. Beloved husband of Cynthia (McCarthy) Irwin. Brother of Janice Bunker of Maple Valley, WA, Kenneth Irwin of Greenfield, MA, Martha Gagne of Lewiston, ME, Kristyne Reis and Leslie Chasse both of Somerville and the late Kathryn Coughlin. He also leaves a brother-in-law Daniel McCarthy of Mashpee and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 7th at 10 o’clock at St John The Evangelist Church in Pocasset. followed by a burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 pm at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Road, Route 3A, Plymouth (Manomet). In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Division of Development and the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place W. Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. On-line condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com US Navy Vietnam
OBIT INFO:
Born: Somerville, MA September 8, 1948
Father: James S. Irwin deceased
Mother: Mary “Marie” (Callahan) Irwin deceased
Schools: Somerville Trade School
Employment: worked for the US Postal Service for over 30 years
Hobbies/Interests: he enjoyed fishing, shellfishing, cooking, gardening,
And the water.
Memberships: member of the Legion, VFW, Elks and Masons
Other: He was a carpenter by trade – house framer
Military Info: US Navy from 1968 to 1971 USS Albacore, received the Submarine Warfare Insignia known as the “dolphins” which was to be worn by officers and men qualified in submarine duty only when attached t submarine units or submarine command organizations, he was part of the Bureau of Navigation (BUPERS)
In Residence: Sagamore Beach for 24 years coming from Somerville
Place of Death: at home on Feb. 2, 2008