James P. Webb

James P. Webb obituary, Dedham, MA

James P. Webb

James Webb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury on Jul. 12, 2025.

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WEBB, James P. Of Hyde Park, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on July 10, 2025. Father of Jill Botto and her husband Ryan of Halifax, and Danielle Webb of Halifax. Grandfather of Riley Botto, Dayna Nersessian, and Dean Nersessian. Brother of Mary Ann Dye, George Webb and his wife Virginia, Deborah Shattuck and her husband George, Kathleen Leoncello, Daniel Webb and his wife Barbara, and Craig Webb and his wife Heather. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
James was a longtime employee for the City of Boston as well as UPS. Jimmy was a big sports fan. He loved the game of golf. He was especially fond of baseball and the Boston Red Sox. He looked forward to his yearly visit to Fort Meyers to watch their spring training. Jimmy loved the beach. Summer days you could find him on Nantasket.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday, July 21st from 4-6pm, followed by a service in the funeral home beginning at 6pm. Interment private.
P. E. Murray - F.J. Higgins - George F. Doherty Funeral Home
2000 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-325-2000

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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