PREVETT, James R., of Hull, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, friends and his service dog Chloe.
Born September 29, 1947 in Boston and raised in Dedham, Jimmy attended Dedham schools and earned his reputation as a gifted athlete, competing in many sports, but excelling in hockey, baseball, and cross country running. He graduated from Dedham High School in 1965, where he held several athletic records. The athletic achievements he was most proud of was hitting a home run in Fenway Park, and scoring a goal on Ken Dreyden. Jimmy was inducted in 2015 into the DHS Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to play hockey for Boston College where he scored the winning goal in one of his Bean Pot appearances.
Jimmy had a lifelong love of the outdoors, as well as the Boston sports scene, especially the Bruins & the Red Sox. He enjoyed the beaches of Hull, the Cape & Key West. He loved to fish with his son & friends on his buddy Captain Morts boat. Additionally, he had fond memories of the family property in Sanford, Maine. As an adult, he became an avid tennis player and fan.
Jimmy was self employed most of his life as a Medicare provider of durable medical equipment. He also coached the Provincetown High School hockey team for a few years.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Kathy, as well as his daughter, Juliet O’Connor of Hingham (Chris), his son, Jeff of Annapolis, Maryland (Diana), and step-daughters, Lindsay Neagle of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Doug) and Chelsea Grossman of Toronto. Additionally, he was a loving “Papi” to seven grandchildren. Jimmy also adored his four puppies, each of whom lavished him with affection. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, John and Catherine, as well as his brother, John, his beloved dog Woody and parrot Henry.
A celebration of life among immediate family and close friends will take place at the Venezia Restaurant in Boston on November 23rd at 12 noon.
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Julie, Jeff, and all of Jimmy’s family and loved ones,
Please accept our deepest of condolences for the passing of a unique, spirited, talented, and loving person. You’ve rounded third and are headed home, Jimmy. Rest In Peace.
George and Patsy
RIP Jimmy. Will always remember the good times we had. Terry and I offer our condolences to family and friends
RIP Jimmy. Will always remember the good times we had.
Sending my Love to Kathy, Julie, Jeff, Lindsay, Chelsea and their families and Jimmy’s friends. So long buddy…Mort now has a fishing partner
Jim was a best friend. I cannot begin to state the many great times we shared,, athletics, fishing, family, we even coached hockey together at Albany Academy.
I will miss my good friend. As an Irishman ,I will always celebrate the life of Jim Prevette rather than morn the death.
Loved Jimmy! I will miss chilling on the couch next to him and watching his Boston teams play & tennis. We had great conversations and some fun times. I will never forget landing in Key West and riding in the back of the truck with him. We will all celebrate your life next time we are up in Hull!
I will miss you very much, Jimmy. I met you and Kathy through my Jim, one of the many gifts he gave me. I know you are talking with Jim now about all the sports you both enjoyed watching together. Rest in peace dear friend. Hug woody for me and hold Henry on your shoulder once again.
Jim, one of the great ones for sure. We lived 3000 miles away but I’ll always remember the great and funny times we had in our early days. Jim was one of the best hockey players and athletes I knew. My sincere condolences to your family. You will be missed, God bless you Jim.
Dear Julie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Love, Linda & Vincent Marrone
So sorry to hear. Sending my thoughts to all of you at this difficult time. ❤️❤️ Such fun memories I have of your dad
So very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him well but spent time talking to him at Doug & Lindsay’s wedding.
Jim and I were teammates at Boston College playing on the same line for a number of games . Great skater and playmaker . Condolences to Kathy and family . RIP Jim .
Julie and Jeff, Dean and I send our condolences for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you. Auntie, Dean and Jamie
Julie and Jeff
Dean, Jamie, and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Auntie, Dean, and Jamie
My sincere condolence & prayers go out to Jimmy & his family.
My he Rest In Peace
Cousin Janie
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you peace.
Jimmy will be missed.
My sincere condolences to Jimmy’s family. I only met him a few times, but he left a lasting impression on me as a good, long time friend of my partner, Captain Mort Terry.