James P Schindler

Schindler, James “Jimmy” of West Roxbury, 57, died after a valiant fight with cancer.  Over the last nine months, he taught all those who knew him how to live life to the fullest. He fought ‘til the end. Jimmy was the beloved son of Mary Schindler and the late Ronald “Ronnie” Schindler, who raised their large family on Manthorne Road in West Roxbury, where Jimmy then raised his own family. He was the much-loved brother of Linda McCloud, Diane Lawler, Bobby and Sue Schindler, Tommy and Kim Schindler, Maureen and Vinny Cullen, and Willie Lawlor; he was preceded in death by his beloved sisters Donna Lawlor and Patti Porter and his brothers-in-law Brian Lawlor and Mike McCloud. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Kimberly Schindler, daughters Molly Marie Schindler, Molly Ann McCormick-Bresnahan and her wife Andrea, sons James Schindler, Ryan McCormick and his partner Sofia Kotler, as well as his former wife and dear friend Eileen (Cloherty) O’Sullivan. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, all of whom adored their “Uncle Jimmy.”

If you knew Jimmy – and everyone knew Jimmy – you knew he loved Fenway Park. He served beer behind home plate for 43 years, making countless friends along the way.  Not even terminal cancer could stop him from working the recent Yankees game at Fenway (the Sox won!). He is pouring beer in heaven. Jimmy’s love of baseball began at Parkway Little League, where he met his lifelong friends who were by his side in his final days. He never met a stranger and collected friends through Parkway Hockey, Holy Name, Don Bosco, Framingham State College, the Trial Courts, the neighborhood, and life. He was a loyal and good friend. Jimmy loved trips to Aruba, family summer vacations on the Cape with their adored dogs Maddie and Hunter, winters in the rink, playing with his buddies for the Kelleher’s Cup and later, watching James skate with his own friends. While he was not handy, he “always had a guy” who was able to help. Jimmy’s special mix of stubbornness and optimism served him well, as he defied the odds and spent his final months at Bruins games with James, celebrating Molly Marie’s graduation from college, spending quiet moments with Kim on the beach, getting together with his large family, sitting with his mother, and having laughs with his friends.  He was surrounded by his loving family his last few days, along with a parade of friends who wanted to say goodbye. He was truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in Jimmy's memory to https://www.annaspals.org/make-a-gift

Funeral from The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Wednesday July 9, at 9:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday July 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.