James McConnell

James E. McConnell, 67, of Andover and formerly Reading, died unexpectedly on April 12.

Born in Medford on September 4, 1946, he was the beloved son of the late James and Adeline (Amoroso) McConnell of Reading.

For over 35 years until his retirement, he was employed at WR Grace & Co. in Cambridge and Lexington. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Jim enjoyed Celtics season tickets for many years, and was an avid fan of Boston sports teams.

He is survived by his seven siblings: Thomas and wife Teri of Bellbrook OH, Mary O'Malley and husband James of Boxford, Kathy Phaneuf and husband Jerry of Andover, Deborah Perry and husband Richard of Andover, David and wife Jane (Barrett) of Wakefield, Kenneth and wife Tricia of Pepperell, Chris of Stoneham, and sister-in-law Jill McConnell of Andover. A proud uncle of twelve nieces and nephews, and a great uncle of five, Jim is also survived by aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave Wakefield on Tuesday at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass at St Joseph's Church 173 Albion St. Wakefield at 11:30 AM. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Rd, Medford.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Jim's name to AccesSport America http://www.accessportamerica.org

April 28, 2014
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

April 29, 2014
11:30 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880