James J. McPhillips

James J. McPhillips

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather

James J. McPhillips, 80, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, surrounded by his loving family.

James was the loving husband for over 57 years of Dorothy F. (Tully) McPhillips of Lowell, MA, who survives him.

Born in Lowell, MA, December 31, 1942, the son of the late James and the late Agnes L. (Beauregard) McPhillips, he attended St. Patricks Grammar School and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1961.

Prior to his retirement, James worked as a transportation courier for Saints Memorial Medical Center (nka Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus) until 2008. Previously, he worked for the MBTA in Boston for over 26 years driving for the Green Line, before retiring in 1991.

Among his many interests, James enjoyed being a member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks, playing bingo, going to the casinos, and playing in several cribbage leagues.

Besides his wife, James is survived by a daughter: Karen E. McPhillips of Lowell, MA; two sons James J. McPhillips and his partner Gary W. McCarthy of Dracut, MA, John T. McPhillips and his wife Kellie of Fitchburg, MA; three grandchildren Michael Haakenstad and his significant other Tatiana Groves, Kayla Bartlett and her wife Chelsea, and Taber McPhillips; four great-grandchildren Lilyana, Makhai, Cameron, and Calvin; his aunt Sister Catherine Louise SND of Ipswich, MA; his in-laws Beverly P. McPhillips and her husband Dennis Pare of Lowell, MA, and Jay Tully and his wife Elaine of Florida; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call on Friday morning November 17, 2023, at the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 9:00 to 11:45 A.M. followed by his Memorial Service in the Funeral Home at 12 oclock Noon. Private Committal Services will be held for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions are available at http://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Holy Family Parish, 30 Grafton St., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME LOWELL MA (978) 458-8768.

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