John J. “Jay” Bolger, 65, of Tiverton, RI died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Julie D. (Halstead) Bolger.
Born in Boston, son of the late John J. and Vera W. (Sewell) Bolger, he had lived in Westport for the past 35 years. He was owner of Smith Office in Fall River for over 35 years. Mr. Bolger was a graduate from Suffolk University. He was a member of the Acoaxet Club and a longtime member of Duck’s Unlimited.
Including his wife, survivors include 2 sons: John Bolger and his wife Jennifer of VA and Timothy Bolger of Westport; a daughter: Susanna Bolger of Acushnet; 3 step-children: Emily Diosomito and her husband Darryl of Charlton, Andrew Bray of New Bedford and Julian Whitney of Providence; and 2 grandchildren: Mason and Dylan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.
A Celebration of Life to which relatives and friends are invited will be Sunday, February 27, 2011 at LePage’s Restaurant, 439 Martine St., Fall River from 2 - 4 P.M.