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James M. "Jimmy" Quealey 1939 - 2023

James M Quealey of Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States was born on October 6, 1939 in Boston to Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey and David Quealey. He had siblings David J. Quealey Jr., John Francis Quealey, Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey, and Clara Susan (Quealey) Dube. He was the father of Jamie M. (Quealey) Gumb. James Quealey died at age 83 years old on January 3, 2023 in Lowell, and was buried on January 9, 2023 at St. Mary Cemetery 90 River Rd, in Tewksbury.
James M Quealey
Jimmy
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
October 6, 1939
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
January 3, 2023
Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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    Obituary for Mr. James M. Quealey James M. Quealey Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather LOWELL- James “Jim” Quealey passed away, surrounded by his family, on January 3, 2023. Jim was the son of David and Margaret (O’Hare) Quealey, born on October 6, 1939, in Dorchester MA. He was the beloved wife of Charlotte “Peachie” (Dowling) Quealey for over 52 years. Growing up in Lowell, he was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, and later a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. In 1965 Jim joined the Lowell Fire Department and rose to the rank of Lieutenant, he was a proud serving member for 39 years, retiring in 2004. When you didn’t find Jim at the firehouse, you could find him playing handball at “The Y” with his lethal corner shot, skiing, or playing golf at Long Meadow Golf Club with his wife, Peachie, to whom he was married for 52 years. Jim and Peachie enjoyed travelling, with Jim’s most memorable trip to his family farm in Ireland, being so proud of his Irish Heritage. In addition to his wife Peachie, Jim is survived by his daughter Holly (Quealey) McAnespie and her husband Dan of Lowell, Kerry (Quealey) Ryan and her husband Terry of Westford, and Son-in-Law Rob Gumb of Hollis, NH. His 8 grandchildren Meghan McAnespie, Hannah McAnespie, Matthew Ryan, Molly McAnespie, Alexandra Ryan, Emily Ryan, Addison Gumb, and William Gumb. Jim is now reunited with his beloved daughter, Jamie (Quealey) Gumb. Jim is also survived by his sister, Claire (Quealey) Dube and her husband Butch and pre-deceased by his brothers, David, John, and Joe Quealey. Peachie would like to thank the staff at Bayberry Emerald Court in Tewksbury for all their support in taking good care of Jim while he was a resident. Family and Friends may call at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 East Merrimack St. LOWELL, on MONDAY, JAN. 9, 2023, from 10 AM until 11:45 AM. Mr. Quealey’s FUNERAL MASS will begin at 12 NOON. Burial will follow in ST MARY’S CEMETERY. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, 3 Fayette Street, Lowell, MA 01852 or at www.iclowell.org or to the Lowell YMCA, 35 YMCA Drive Lowell, MA 01852 or at greaterlowellymca.org ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com Cemetery Details St. Mary Cemetery 90 River Road North Tewksbury, MA 01876 !/Obituary
  • 10/6
    1939

    Birthday

    October 6, 1939
    Birthdate
    Boston, Massachusetts United States
    Birthplace
  • Religious Beliefs

    Growing up in Lowell, he was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, and later a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
  • Professional Career

    In 1965 Jim joined the Lowell Fire Department and rose to the rank of Lieutenant, he was a proud serving member for 39 years, retiring in 2004.
  • Personal Life & Family

    When you didn’t find Jim at the firehouse, you could find him playing handball at “The Y” with his lethal corner shot, skiing, or playing golf at Long Meadow Golf Club
  • 01/3
    2023

    Death

    January 3, 2023
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
    Death location
  • 01/9
    2023

    Gravesite & Burial

    January 9, 2023
    Funeral date
    St. Mary Cemetery 90 River Rd, in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts 01876, United States
    Burial location
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James M. "Jimmy" Quealey
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Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017
Joseph Timothy "Joe" Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017
Joseph Timothy -Joe- Quealey-- Obituary 17 feb 2017
Date & Place: in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939
Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939
Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939

Name Margarete Quealey
Gender Female
Child James J. Quealey
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)
Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)
Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950(1941)

Name Margaret Quealey
Race Irish
Record Type Naturalization Petition
Departure Place Cobh, Ireland
Arrival Place New York, New York
Marriage Date 18 Oct 1932
Marriage Place Belmont Massachusetts
Petition Date 5 Feb 1941
Petition Place Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Ship Republic
Spouse David
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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)
Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)
Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1964)

Name Margaret Quealey Quealey
Gender Female
Residence Year 1964
Residence Place Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Publication Title Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1964
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Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)
Margaret E. (Hehir) Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)
Margaret E. Hehir-Quealey--U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995(1960)

Name: Margaret Quealey
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1960
Street Address: 73 Moore
Residence Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse: David F Quealey
Publication Title: Lowell, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1960
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