James F. McGlynn, 93, of New Bedford died Monday November 4, 2013 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Teresa E. (Callanan) McGlynn.
Born in Webster, the son of the late Edward and Anna (Lavery) McGlynn, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church.
Mr. McGlynn was formerly employed as an Executive Vice President and Director of the First National Bank of New Bedford until his retirement.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and participated in the Normandy Invasion. He was seriously wounded on Utah Beach and was awarded the Purple Heart medal.
He enjoyed dancing and family relationships.
He is survived by a son, Rev. Thomas E. McGlynn of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville; a brother, Leonard McGlynn of Connecticut; two grandsons, James F. McGlynn III of Arizona and Patrick T. McGlynn of Taunton; and his longtime companion, Cynthia Kenworthy and her daughter, Carol McGlynn.
He was the father of the late James F. McGlynn, Jr.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford on Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Lawrence Parish, 110 Summer St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.