James J. "Jim" Prochilo

James J. “Jim’” Prochilo passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Dawn (Massucco) Prochilo, with whom he would have celebrated 33 years of marriage this September.

Born in Chelsea on July 18, 1958, Jim was the cherished son of Janet (Romano) Prochilo of New Hampshire and the late John Prochilo Sr. He graduated from Revere High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. Jim had a long and distinguished career as a chemical engineer with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A man of many passions, Jim was a longtime member of the Danvers Fish and Game Club. Jim especially enjoyed skeet shooting with his cousin, Chris, and was proud to serve at the Club as a range officer. He was a staunch supporter of the second Amendment. His generosity touched the lives of many.
In addition to his beloved wife and mother, Jim is survived by his brothers, John Prochilo Jr. and his wife Chey of Florida and Joseph Prochilo and his wife Viktoria of Worcester and sister and brother-in-law, Sheri and Scott David of Rowley and mother-in-law, Jeanette “Nettie” Massucco of Rowley. He was the beloved uncle of his nieces and nephews, John Prochilo III and his wife Rebecca, Anthony Prochilo and his wife KayLee, Ariel Aloiso and her husband Bruno, and Heather and Kevin David. Jim was also a proud great-uncle to Aurelia, Sophia, Alessandra, and Nico. He leaves many other extended family members and dear friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. His Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, April 18th in the funeral home, followed by burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Lake St., Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Danvers Fish and Game Club at https://dfgc.club.