James Michael Carroll

Mr. James Michael Carroll, age 92, of Lynn, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday January 11, 2016 after a short illness. He was the loving husband of the late Joan E. (Trainor) Carroll. Born in Lynn, he was the beloved son of the late Representative Michael and Sarah (Kelly) Carroll. He graduated from Lynn English Class of 1940 where he was Vice President of the Class and Northeastern University Class of 1957. An honorably discharged veteran, he served in the United States Merchant Marine from 1942 to 1945.

Mr. Carroll worked as a stockbroker for 37 years, with Merrill Lynch and Dean Witter where he was a vice president. Among his many commitments, he worked as a volunteer at St. Francis House, a shelter for the homeless, for more than eighteen years.

Mr. Carroll leaves his children: Joanna Carroll of Brighton, James M. Carroll, Jr. of Lynn, Timothy Carroll of Lynn, Elisabeth Carroll of Lynn, Christopher Carroll of Lynn, and Kathleen Kraemer and her husband James of Salem. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew, Julie and Meaghan Carroll of Peabody, Alex and Rebecca Carroll of Lynn, Daniel, Thomas and William Kraemer of Salem and Michaela Carroll of Lynn. He was predeceased by his son, Michael Carroll, his sister Ruth M. Doyle, and his brother, Deacon Richard Carroll.

Mr. Carroll's funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting Hours Friday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116..ents under the direction of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, Lynn, MA.