James Philip DellaVolpe, age 78, entered the eternal presence of the Lord on Holy Thursday, April 1, 2021, with his family by his side.
Born and raised in Brockton, a resident of Gray Gables, Massachusetts and Williamsburg, Florida, Jim was an avid fisherman, a self-taught craftsman, artist, and gardener. He was a great cook and baker, delighting in bread making. We have all learned how important family and friendships are, and Jim, a friend to all who knew him, will be missed terribly, but memories will keep him alive in our hearts forever.
Jim was the son of the late Rose (Perrotta) and Oreste DellaVolpe. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Diane (Moriarty), Jim is survived by his children, John and his wife Linda of Concord, Massachusetts, and their children, Andrew, Alexandra, and Emma; and Kristen Moody and her husband Michael of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and their children Colleen Moody and Maureen Moody. Jim was the brother of Elaine Gardner of North Easton, Massachusetts, and Dona Bettale of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Conley Funeral Home, 130 Belmont Street, Brockton, Massachusetts. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West Street, Brockton, Massachusetts, Thursday April 8, 2021 at 10:30am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Masks and social distancing must be observed in the funeral home and church.
Due to Covid, a celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later time.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Amedisys Foundation (Beacon Hospice), 68 Center Street, Suite 19, Hyannis, MA 02601.