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At 83 years of age, James passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 14
th
in his Chelsea home. Born and raised in Chelsea he was the beloved son of the late James J. II, and Alice C. Cassidy. He attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School. Jim served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman's Apprentice. He was married to Ruth A. (Phillips) and raised his family of three sons and three daughters in Chelsea. He worked as a professional union truck driver, driving large semis for Berman's Motor Express in Medford. A resident of Chelsea for most of his life, he and his wife settled in Wakefield in the early 70's. He was widowed in 1998 and remained in Wakefield for a number of years. Having retired from trucking industry, Jim worked for several years with the Wakefield School Dept. as a school custodian and bus driver. Recently he moved to Danvers for a short time before returning to Chelsea seven plus years ago taking residence at Admirals Hill to the time of his passing. In his life time Jim enjoyed woodworking and home improvement projects, he was a proud member of Teamsters Local 25 and the Chelsea Post, American Legion. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth A. Cassidy in 1998 and his cherished daughter Tammy E. Cassidy in 2008. And his sister the late June Marchesi. He is survived by his remaining loving children; Robert P. Kelley of Danvers, Linda A. Rogowicz and her husband Robert of Chelsea, James J. Cassidy IV of Nashua, NH, Timothy M. Cassidy of Derry, NH, Cindy J. Cassidy of Danvers. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday, February 18 th from (PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF TIME) 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Funeral Services follow immediately in the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Forest Glade Cemetery, 470 Lowell Street, Wakefield MA. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at;
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday, February 18 th from (PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF TIME) 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Funeral Services follow immediately in the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment at Forest Glade Cemetery, 470 Lowell Street, Wakefield MA. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at;
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February
18
Saturday
Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
9:00 - 10:30 am
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February
18
Saturday
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