James W. (Jimmy Mac) McNamara

James W. (Jimmy Mac) McNamara, of Plymouth, formerly of Dorchester, passed away June 4^th at the age of 84.

Jimmy Mac was born and raised in Dorchester and Roxbury and was one of seven children.  Jimmy attended several high schools in Boston before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 where he earned his GED. He served his country honorably from 1957-1961.

Jimmy always said the luckiest day of his life was when he met the love of his life, Patricia (Tisha) Guiney of Dorchester. Jim and Tish made their homes in West Quincy, Brockton and Plymouth.  They were happily married for 64 years and were never far from each other’s side.

Jimmy Mac joined the Boston Fire Department in 1971 and retired in 2003 after 32 years of distinguished service.  Known as “Jimmy Mac” or “Handsome Jim” he rose through the ranks of the department as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain and District Fire Chief in the busiest engine and ladder companies of the city.  He also loved his Local 718 IAFF/PFFM union and held positions on the Boston Firefighters Credit Union and the Relief Fund.

In addition to (Patricia) the love of his life, he leaves his daughter Christine Hurley who was “the apple of his eye” and her husband James Hurley (retired Deputy Fire Chief-Randolph Fire Department) and his grandchildren Colleen Hurley-Frey (her husband Thomas Frey), Elizabeth (Libby) Hurley, Ryan Hurley, Joseph Hurley and Brendan Hurley.  As well as Jillian (Obert) Pantaleo and Dennis Obert.  Each one of his grandchildren made his time in this world full of pride and happiness.

Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Friday, June 13^th at 9:45am followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary Church in Randolph at 10:30am.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 12^th from 4-7pm. Burial will be held at a later date at the National Veterans Cemetery in Bourne, MA.  In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund would be appreciated.

Collation to immediately follow the Mass at the Randolph Lodge of Elks 21 School Street Randolph, MA. 02360 (which is directly behind the church).