James Joseph Heffernan

James (“Seamus”) Joseph Heffernan, of Boca Raton, Fla., passed away peacefully on May 18, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Jim was the beloved husband of 50 years to “Lucky” Studwell Heffernan.

Born in Limerick City, Ireland, the son of James Heffernan and Annie Walsh. Growing up as the oldest of seven siblings, Peggy, Kitty (predeceased), Ann, Mary, Eamon, and Tommy (predeceased).

While in Ireland, Jim was a professional soccer player with the Geraldines AFC and known to be a top goal scorer. He continued to play in America before serving in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Greenwich American Water Company, (Aquarion) as a Supervisor.

A loving father to Kerri-Ann Curtin and Patricia Marie Flynn, and father-in-law to Kevin Curtin and Thomas L. Flynn, Sr. He is survived by his grandchildren, Thomas L. Flynn, Jr., Andrew J. Flynn, Sarah E. Flynn (predeceased), Mackenzie M. Curtin, Dylan J. Curtin and Spencer P. Curtin.

Anyone who knew Jim will look back at the moments shared, and remember him as a vibrant, charismatic man and above all an extraordinary talented and skilled individual. He added much wisdom, love and laughter to life. He had a keen sense to see the goodness in people and to lend a hand without hesitation when needed. Jim loved being the life of the party, with his great sense of style and comedian flair, a typical “Irish man” to all who knew him. He’ll always be remembered for his generosity, strong will-power, laughter, sense of humor and love for music and dancing. But, most especially for the strong devotion and love he had for his family (including his dog, Kassey MoJo).

A military gravesite burial at South Florida National Cemetary will occur on Wednesday, May 21st at 10:15 am. There will be no wake. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set-up, so that friends and family may express their condolences (www.gofundme.com/jamesheffernanfund).