LYNN — James P. Gigas “Jim,” age 88, of Lynn, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, in the Chelsea Soldier’s Home.
Born and raised in Lynn, he attended Tracy and Breed Schools and with taking Industrial Arts, he graduated from Lynn Classical High School. A veteran of WWII, he served with the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, he was a carpenter and worked for Crescent Construction, John Polombo and McCarthy Glass. He was a member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, Massasoit Club and the American Legion Post 6. Jim was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Gigas, his daughter, Diane Landry and husband, David, of Lynn, his daughter, Linda Garvey and husband, Neil of North Port, Fla., his grandchildren, Jodi Landry of Lynn, Christopher Landry of Lynn, Brianna Gigas of Saugus, and Jamie Gigas of Saugus, his great-grandchild, Kevin Shapleigh of Salisbury and many nephews and nieces.
Service information: Memorial visitation will be held in the Goodrich Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn, on Thursday, 10:00-11:30 a.m. with a service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.