James E. Buonarosa

JAMES E. BUONAROSA – age 53, of Billerica, formerly of Woburn, September 1st. Beloved husband of Laura A. (McCauley) Buonarosa. Devoted father of Laurie J. of Dorchester and James P. of Orlando, FL. Loving son of Rose (Cirone) of Woburn and the late Joseph P. Buonarosa. Dear brother of Mary Ann Slater and Robert E. Buonarosa, both of Woburn, and Joseph P. Buonarosa of Danvers. Son-in-law of Betty and Dave Regan of Wilmington and Bill and Fran McCauley of Billerica, and brother-in-law of Ronald Slater, Billy McCauley, Lisa St. Germain, Sheila Regan, Sharon Lundin, and the late David Paul McCauley. Also preceded in death by his wife’s daughter, Michelle Lani McCauley. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Saturday, September 3rd, from 3 to 7 p.m. A Prayer Service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the James Buonarosa Memorial Fund, c/o Northern Bank and Trust, 303 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.

OBITUARY:

James E. Buonarosa of Billerica, formerly of Woburn, passed away at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill on Thursday, September 1st. The beloved husband of Laura A. (McCauley) Buonarosa, he was 53 years of age.

Born in Woburn, Jim was the son of Rose M. (Cirone) Buonarosa of Woburn and the late Joseph P. Buonarosa. He attended Woburn schools and graduated from Woburn High School with the Class of 1976. After his graduation, Jim went to work for Rivinius and Sons, Inc. in Woburn, and held the position of warehouse manager when he retired due to ill health several months ago.

Jim was the consummate outdoorsman. He loved animals, enjoyed fishing, and frequently traveled to the Lake Winnipesaukee area with his wife Laura. He was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, an avid skier, and played baseball and softball in men’s leagues for many years. He loved to laugh and was a great jokester, always injecting a wry or sarcastic comment into a conversation. He was a great food lover whose favorite pastime was going out to restaurants.

Jim could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. He had a wonderful outlook on life, and even throughout his illness kept his sense of humor and upbeat, positive attitude.

Surviving along with his wife Laura are a daughter, Laurie J. of Dorchester and a son, James P. of Orlando, Florida, his mother, Rose (Cirone) of Woburn, a sister, Mary Ann Slater of Woburn and two brothers, Robert E. Buonarosa of Woburn and Joseph P. Buonarosa of Danvers. He was the dear son-in-law of Betty and Dave Regan of Wilmington and Bill and Fran McCauley of Billerica, and brother-in-law of Ronald Slater, Billy McCauley, Lisa St. Germain, Sheila Regan, Sharon Lundin, and the late David Paul McCauley. He was also preceded in death by his wife’s daughter, Michelle Lani McCauley.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Saturday, September 3rd, from 3 to 7 p.m. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the James Buonarosa Memorial Fund, c/o Northern Bank and Trust, 303 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.