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James Edward Grady, 81

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  

LONGTIME BUSINESSMAN

James Edward Grady, 81 of Williamstown died Saturday August 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 He was born in North Adams, MA on August 26, 1943 a son of James E. Grady and Margaret (Seymour) Grady. Jim attended schools in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School with the class of 1961.

He was a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War obtaining the rank of Corporal. He was the co-owner of Grady & Jennings Concrete Company serving Berkshire County and Southern Vermont.

Jim was a devoted husband, father and friend to many. He enjoyed camping with family and was the life of the party at social gatherings. His smile and laugh was contagious. He enjoyed annual Patriots football games with his daughter, who he held very close to his heart and whom he was the most proud of.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Rae (Harding) Grady; daughter, Kate M. Grady and her husband Ryan Skrocki of North Adams; eight grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Fredericka Brown of North Adams; sisters-in-law, Barbara Donovan and Debbie Crews; brothers-in-law, John Weyers and Richard King; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kim and John Slade, Donald and Debbie Harding, and Gary and Theresa Brusseau; and many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and grand cats.

Jim was predeceased by sons Jonnie and Gary; sisters, Margaret Weyers and Maureen Perkins; and father and mother in-laws, Levi and Eva Harding, and Thomas and Hazel Mangano.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Friday August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Saints Patrick & Raphael Church in Williamstown, MA. Burial with full military honors will follow in the family plot in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown, MA. Calling hours are Thursday August 28, 2025 from 4 PM to 8PM at the Flynn Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Memorial donations are suggested for St’s Patrick & Raphael Church or to POPCARES through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

 


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My very good friend, Jimmy. Condolences and prayers to your family. I will do a song in remembrance of you, sat at the fyp. Be sure if and when you see my brother Francis, tell him I love him. I know you were close in school. Great memories. From one Irishman to another; May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
from: P.J. Gray and family.on: 09-10-2025
Rest in peace, Jim. You will always be a giant among men. Full of knowledge and wisdom. Showing the utmost respect to everyone you knew. The world will not be the same without you. I'll miss you. I'll always cherish the lessons you showed me along the way. Until we meet again, rest in peace, my friend.

JJ
from: on: 09-04-2025
Dear Mrs. Grady and Kate,
I was just thinking about you the other day, Kate, before your father passed away. Then my dad had told me, and I had to reach out to you both. Mr. Grady was always a nice man every time I was over playing with Kate. I even remember the tree house being built right before I had moved out of state with my mom and sister! I am pretty sure Mr. Grady also tried to prank me with the snake skin that you had found! But anyways, I am sorry to hear of his passing and hope you both are doing ok.
from: Cassy Charron Baumon: 09-02-2025
one of the most fun people I have ever been around! My condolences.
from: Dan Shermanon: 09-02-2025
The last of a generation of truly a hard working guy that will surely be missed by many.
from: Michael Zeppierion: 09-02-2025
Sending sincere condolences. Jim was a wonderful person, kind and fun loving since grammar school. He will be missed.
Karl “Butch” Schmidt and Barbara Schmidt
from: Karl “Butch” Schmidt and Barbara Schmidton: 08-31-2025
So sorry for your family's loss. It's Heart breaking.
from: Deana(Dee Dee) Blair Adamson: 08-29-2025
Jim Grady the one and only!
from: Fred Shea on: 08-29-2025
I will always remember how nice & funny Jim was. And I’ll never forget Jim eating a big raw onion, like it was an apple! One hard working man! My deepest condolences Nancy’and Kate.
from: Jennifer A Jenningson: 08-28-2025
So sorry for your loss My condolences to your family
from: Mike Shartrandon: 08-28-2025
My condolences to Jim's family; you have lost a good man but I'm sure he's in another life making things better there. RIP to a good friend and a fine gentleman.
from: Skeets Richardson: 08-28-2025
Barbara, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother-in-law. Our condolences to you and your family.
from: Tom & Pam Kidderon: 08-27-2025
My condolences and sympathy to the family. Jim was a true gentleman and just a wonderful person
from: Pat Bernieron: 08-27-2025
Nancy, Kate and family so sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a nice man and will be missed. Prayers for your family at this difficult time.
from: Chris Pearsonon: 08-27-2025
aunt nancy and katie,i'm so sorry about the passing of uncle jim,he sure will be missed by so many..hugs to you both and your family,john jeff dan and kate ,he was a huge part of your lives as well...rest in peace jim,you are no longer in pain..katie im always here hun..Love you!!!!
from: Bethon: 08-27-2025
To Jim’s family. I met Jim when I started working for Grady and Jennings, although he was already retired, he was still present. He was a very kind gentleman, who left a great legacy. My condolences to all his loved ones.
from: Debbie Darlingon: 08-27-2025
So sorry to hear about Jimmy, we worked together many years ago and he was one of the best concrete guys we've ever know and besides that a great guy. RIP Jimmy
from: Duda And Holland on: 08-27-2025
Jim was smart, hard working, funny. and a master at his trade. My condolences to his family.
from: Matt Backielon: 08-27-2025
Wishing and praying for Strength and peace for You Nancy and Katie..Jim is a Loving husband and father..A great person all around..Always such a wonderful conversationalist.Funny and Awesome..Love n Hugs, Love you's. ..Debrajean, Avis, Tina ,Norman...
from: Debrajean Trottier on: 08-27-2025
Katie & Family we are truly sorry for your loss! You & your family are in our prayers! He was so loved by many people he was a great man, again we are truly sorry. Love, Keith & Deborah Quagliano ?
from: on: 08-27-2025
Nancy and family, Our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your husband and father.
Gwen and Woody Boillat
from: on: 08-26-2025
I'm so sorry for the loss of Jim..I have many fond memories.peace and blessings to all of his family.
from: on: 08-26-2025
Such a great guy in so many ways! Rest easy Jim...
from: Daniel Larabeeon: 08-26-2025
My heart is broken. He was a wonderful person. He will be so missed by many.
With love to his family,
Sharon DeMyer Nemser
from: Sharon DeMyer Nemseron: 08-26-2025
My condolences to the family of Mr. (Jim) Grady.
I met him over 20 yrs ago when I worked at Hot Tomatoes in Williamstown when they would always frequent in the mornings for their bagels. I always enjoyed talking with him and his wife and Katie.I always greeted him as Mr.Grad when I first met him and even as I became older I still called him Mr.Grady as I had so much respect for him and his wife.He was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face ,It has been a pleasure knowing him, He will be missed by many.
from: Tom ostrander on: 08-26-2025
I knew Jimmy very well,we go back 60 years and I always enjoyed talking with Jim , I will miss you Jim see you in the hear after.
from: Pat Kingon: 08-26-2025
Rest in peace James. You will be missed!
from: James Peterson: 08-26-2025
Love you uncle Jim..........................
from: John Bryant on: 08-26-2025
Family of James Grady
I am very sorry for your loss of Jim. He was a very kind and true gentleman. Always a pleasure to talk to. May you all be blessed throughout this most difficult time of sorrow. May he rest in peace!
from: Timothy Therrienon: 08-26-2025
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