James E. Clasby
February 5, 1938 – April 22, 2025
Resident of Holbrook, MA
James E. Clasby, of Holbrook, passed away April 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Boston to the late Ethel (Kelly) and Peter Clasby, Jim graduated from Dorchester High School and went on to join the US Air Force as a plane mechanic. He worked as an independent tile setter for 50 years, and as a starter at Rockland Golf Course for 20 years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Eternal Order of the Eagles, and American Legion. Jim coached soccer and baseball and was a Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and golfing, and loved to travel with friends and family. Jim had a big heart, sense of humor, and bright blue eyes. He was an overall LEGEND.
Beloved husband for 60 years of Kathleen (Murray) Clasby. Loving father of James Clasby II and wife Suzanne (DeRoy) Clasby of Hingham and Kelly (Clasby) McGurn and husband Michael McGurn of Bridgewater. Great-uncle to Ashley (Tarr) Micciche and Brittany Tarr, whom he loved as daughters. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Sean, and Meghan McGurn, Jillianna Neves, Anthony, and Nicholas Micciche. Brother of the late Frank Clasby and late wife Mae Clasby, the late John “Buddy” Clasby and wife Charlotte, William Clasby, Donald “Hutchie” Clasby and wife Florence Clasby, the late Bobby Clasby and late wife Marie Clasby, the late Patricia (Clasby) Ford, the late Peter “Jakey” Clasby and wife Ann, Barbara (Clasby) MacNeil and late husband Donald MacNeil, and Marie (Clasby) Iacoviello and husband Nicholas Iacoviello. Big Jim to 72 nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Monday, April 28th at 10:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Holbrook at 11am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, April 27th from 2-5pm. Interment at a later date. Late US Air Force Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the Brockton Visiting Nurse Association via brocktonvna.org/donate.
Services
Visitation
- April 27, 2025
- 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Hurley Funeral Home
127 S. Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343
Funeral Service
- April 28, 2025
- 11:00 am
- St. Joseph Church, 153 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343
Sending love and compassion to all family and friends who had the pleasure of knowing Jim.
Uncle Jimmy will always be remembered fondly for his wit, mischief and love he shared with all who were lucky enough to know him. Condolences to his loving family. May he rest is peace.
Uncle Jimmy was my favorite uncle and more like a dad to me. I love and will miss him so much. He was so good to me growing up and he visited me every year in FL. I always looked forward to his visits . He was planning on coming to visit me in March, but due to Dr. visits he had to cancel and told me he would definitely come to visit me this year even if it’s in June. Unfortunately he will not be here in June He will be with Jesus and his family that are already in Heaven. All I wanted was to see him alive, but I cancelled my flight because I wouldn’t get there in time to see him alive which is breaking my heart. I wish he was still alive but he is at Peace now. No more Dr. visits, no more hospitals and no more pain. I will see him again when it’s my time to go to Heaven. He always put a smile on my face with his great sense of humor. Even my friends and neighbors enjoyed talking to him. He was so funny the women at the golf club where he worked loved talking with him too and even kept them laughing with his great sense of humor. Jimmy was so special everyone loved him.
Thank you uncle Jimmy for all the love and support you gave me growing up and visiting me every year., and Giving me away at my wedding. I was so proud to have you walking me down the aisle. I will always miss seeing you and spending time with you. I have so many wonderful memories of you that will always remain in my heart and I will love you forever my favorite uncle. I wanted to see you so much alive, but God wanted you to because you were so special and loving and the people in heaven will love your sense of humor and you will keep them laughing. I love you with all my heart and I will be thinking of you the rest of my life. RIP My Uncle Jimmy