James F. "Uncle Jimmy" McCoy, 82, of New Bedford died March 9, 2012 at Sippican Healthcare Center.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Martin and Mary A. (Mallon) McCoy, he lived in New Bedford for all of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
Mr. McCoy was formerly employed as a quality control supervisor for Acushnet Company.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. McCoy was a member of the Lions Club. He was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School.
Survivors include 13 nieces and nephews; and 24 great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was the brother of the late Helen McCoy, Mary Bouchard, Martin McCoy, John McCoy, Joseph McCoy, Eugene McCoy, Edward McCoy and Kevin McCoy.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 13th at 10 AM in St. Lawrence Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 12th from 4-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Nurse and Hospice Care, P.O. Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719.