GILDEA- Of Chelsea, formerly of Boston, September 20th, James C. Devoted son of the late James and Agnes (Martin) Gildea. Beloved father of Anders Erik Gildea and Carl Gildea both of Sweeden. Friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel on the campus of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, CHELSEA on Monday morning, September 26th at 10 AM. Visiting Hours respectfully ommitted. Services will conclude with private interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery on the grounds of Otis Airforce Base, Bourne, Massachusetts.
Born in Boston and a resident there until taking up residence at the Chelsea Soldiers Home in November of 1997, James, who celebrated his 76 birthday on the 17th of this month, passed away at the Soldiers Home Tuesday after an extended illness.
For over 30 years, until his retirement he worked as the assistant manager for Waldorfs Restuarant in Boston.