James P. Toomey

DANVERS-James P. Toomey, 94, passed away on September 28, 2019 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of Evangeline (Hidish) Toomey with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Danvers on February 3, 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Buckley) Toomey. James was a lifelong resident of Danvers, graduating from Holten High School in 1942. He served his country during WWII with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. James earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts and master’s degree from the State University of New York at Syracuse. James had a thirty year career in teaching at Burlington High School. Prior to his teaching career, he worked in the construction industry. He had been employed at local lumber yards and Swidell Brothers Construction and was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker. In addition to his wife, Evangeline, he is survived by four children and their spouses, Kathleen and James Collins of Byfield, Francis and Lisa Toomey of Wenham, John and Cathy Toomey of Sandown, NH and Maggie and Rich Driscoll of Danvers, a daughter-in-law, Cathy Hussey of ME, his brother, John Toomey of Danvers, ten grandchildren, Denise, Melanie and Michael, Jessica, Caitlin and Christina, Meghan and James and Dan and Pat, nine great grandchildren, Molly, Oliver and Bea, Alison, Catherine and Paul, Violet, Lily and Max, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, David Toomey and his siblings, Marie Ferriero, Rita Matsubara, Francis, David and Raymond Toomey. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-7PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James’ name to Clergy Health and Retirement Trust, Archdiocese of Boston, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA, 02184.