James R.

Goode, Jr.

At 78 years of age, Jimmy Goode, Jr. passed away on Thursday February 16th after a brief decline in health.

Born and raised in Chelsea, he was the cherished son of the late James R., Sr.  and Jane M. Goode.  He attended Chelsea schools and loved to be called Jimmy.

A resident of Chelsea for most of his life and he has been living in South Boston for the last few years enjoying the company of new friends.

His passion was his music, he loved to cook and liked watching the food network.  And he is fondly remembered as gentle man with a very big heart.

He is survived by his first cousins.  Frank J. Schettino of Peabody, Robert J. Simmons and his wife Maria of South Carolina and AnnMarie DiNapoli and her husband Robert J. of Tewksbury.  He is also survived by many next generation cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visiting hours held at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday February 24th from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. the visitation will be immediately followed by a funeral service at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment, and Jimmy being placed to rest with his parents in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.