Published May 24, 2019
DANVERS — James F. McGonagle, 75, of Danvers, formerly of Malden and Melrose, died at the Hunt Nursing and Rehab Center in Danvers on May 20, 2019.
Jim was born in Melrose, raised in Malden and a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1961. He went on to attend Southern Connecticut State University. Jim worked as an engineer for the Metropolitan District Commission for over 40 years before his retirement. He resided in Melrose for 13 years, was a good, kind person and his family was the most important part of his life.
Jim was the loving son of the late Daniel and Louise (Lund) McGonagle. Caring brother of Daniel R. McGonagle, Jr. and his wife Susan of Winchester and the late Mary C. McGonagle and Roy McGonagle. Uncle of Christine Rowan of Winchester and Thomas McGonagle of Cambridge. Lifelong buddy of Fran Mauriello and his wife Roberta of Malden.
Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday, May 24 from 4-7 p.m. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Saturday, May 25 at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, 790 Salem St., Malden at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 W. Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801. For directions and to sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com.
