James M. "Jim" Kirley's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Burlington, Massachusetts

James M. "Jim" Kirley

August 18, 1944 - September 25, 2026 (82 years old)

Burlington, Massachusetts

James M. "Jim" Kirley's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Burlington, Massachusetts

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Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home

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James M. "Jim" Kirley

August 18, 1944 - September 25, 2026 (82 years old)

Burlington, Massachusetts

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James M. Kirley Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of James M. Kirley (Burlington, Massachusetts) is shared. James, born on August 18, 1944, passed away on September 25, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Agnes Kirley (Monaghan); and his siblings, Dennis Kirley, Gary Kirley, Kevin Kirley and Kelly Ann Bye.

He is survived by: his father Felix Kirley; his wife Sandy (Dagan); his daughter Karen Roses (Jonathan) of Lexington; his grandchildren, Cameron and Mark Roses; his pet Summer; and his siblings, Stanley Kirley, Susan Taylor and Ontario. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home (43 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 1:30 PM at the St Augustine Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in James' honor may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at give.michaeljfox.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 02

Visitation

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home
43 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803

Fri

Oct 02

Memorial service

12:30 PM

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home
43 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803

Fri

Oct 02

Burial

1:30 PM

St Augustine Cemetery

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