James P. “Jimmy” Cawley
James P. “Jimmy” Cawley, Jr. of Dorchester, on June 26, 2015. Beloved husband of Elisa Birdseye. Father of Christina and Kevin, both of WA. Son of the late James P. Cawley, Sr. and his late wife, Frances (McGowan). Brother of Patricia Cawley of Dennisport, Kathleen Connolly and her late husband Patrick of Quincy, Geraldine McGee and her husband Jack of Braintree, Michael J. and his wife Ellen of Dorchester and Marianne Pick and her husband Ted of Quincy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann Church, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester on Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Internment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, on Wednesday 4-8 PM. Donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to: WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St. Dorchester, MA 02122. Jimmy was a passionate advocate for people with disabilities and worked there for the past 12 years; to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, 179 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, with gratitude to all the sisters throughout the world who prayed for Jimmy during his illness, and in honor of how their independence and sense of adventure, embodied in his aunt Veronica and her sister MMM’s, inspired Jimmy’s compassion and respect for all women; or Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
Guestbook Entries
Jimmy –May you rest in peace and tranquility.Although I never formally met you-I feel a bond with you .I know you will have the peace and comfort you so deserve. You have graced the people you love so beautifully.Rest with God.
Elisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. May his memory continue to be a blessing to all. *strength* to you and all your family.
Our friend, colleague and overall great guy. You will be missed more than words can express. The lives you touched are immeasurable and your memories will endure at WORK, Inc., the Community, and the nation for years and years to come. May you rest in peace my friend. Sincerest condolences to Lisi, Kevin, Christina, and the entire family..
Jim
Dear Kathy and Cawley Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Andrea
There is a hole in the heart today, opened only because Jimmy is gone. But not really. He is alive in the memory of anyone who ever knew him, saw his wide smile crease his nearly permanently happy face, heard his infectious laugh. He lived to help others. Knew who was wounded or vulnerable. Had the heart of a soldier eager to offer a hand of support for those struggling to get through a day, an hour, anything at all. I cannot count the number of times he helped me. God now has his huge spirit and wise eye to lean on.