James Thomas Kilroy

James Thomas Kilroy passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 79.

Jim was born on June 19, 1946, in New York, New York, to James Kilroy and Alice (Rehill) Kilroy. He was raised in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside his siblings shaping the values and character that would guide him throughout his life.

Jim married Patricia (McCarthy) Kilroy on November 7, 1970, in New York. They shared a marriage of more than fifty-five years, marked by devotion to one another and a deep commitment to their family. After starting their family, Jim and Patricia’s life together took them to several places across the country. They lived in Tappan, New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; Petaluma, California; and Cohasset, Massachusetts, building friendships and memories in each community along the way. Jim shared a special bond with the Horigan family and their sons and remained close to many lifelong friends and their families.

Jim attended Manhattan College, after which he served for several years as a reservist in the United States Marine Corps.

Jim had a 35-year career with ITT Sheraton, later part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he built a respected career in the hospitality industry, travelled the world, and formed many lasting professional relationships.

Jim dedicated many years to fundraising for the Jimmy Fund, helping support the lifesaving research and patient care provided by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Jim was preceded in death by his brother, John Kilroy, and John’s wife, Jeanie Kilroy.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (McCarthy) Kilroy of Scituate, Massachusetts; his children, Kevin and Katie Kilroy of Raleigh, North Carolina, Brian and Gillian Kilroy of San Mateo, California, and Colin Kilroy of San Francisco, California; his grandchildren, Caitlin and Abigail Kilroy, and Fiona and Quinn Kilroy; and his sisters, Kathleen (Kilroy) Taylor (Richard) and Marion (Kilroy) Flaherty (Dennis). He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, and by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Betty Barnett

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 10 Summer Street, Cohasset, Massachusetts. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior from 10-11am at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home- Cohasset, MA

 A gathering in the parish hall will follow the Mass and all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Jim may be made to Croí Health Charitable Fund www.croihealth.org or The Jimmy Fund www.jimmyfund.org