CHELMSFORD-James W. "Jim" Biddy, 66, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly a resident of Somerville, died Wednesday, December 20th in Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Irene L. (Michitson) Biddy with whom he was married for 40 and a half years.
He was born in Waltham on April 25, 1940 a son of the late Amos and the late Grace (Ezell) Biddy.
Mr. Biddy served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Prior to his retirement on July 6, 2004, he was employed for 15 years as a quality and manufacturing specialist at ManTech International Corporation, which supported Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford.
In his free time he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, reading, coin collecting, and spending time with the family dog Casey and his son's dog Halo.
He was a member of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Lexington/ Concord Chapter and the Paul Revere Chapter of the Air Force Association.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Gary James Biddy and his companion Donna Dyer, both of Raymond, NH; two brothers Ronald Biddy of Waltham and Donald Biddy of Marlboro; five sisters Carol Gennaro of Norristown, PA, Jean Segien of Sudbury, Marie Snow of Waltham, Rita Bryson of Hudson, MA, Beverly Gargone of Waltham, a special friend Noreen MacDonald of Westford; and many many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Edward "Buddy" Biddy and Joyce Burket.
BIDDY - Dec. 20, James W. "Jim" Biddy, 66, of Chelmsford and formerly of Somerville, husband of Irene L. (Michitson) Biddy. Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Friday from 3 until 8pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am in the funeral home. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions in his name to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl., West, 6th Flr, Brookline, MA 02445, ATTN: Contribution Services.