James J. Ribicandria 97 years , of Peabody Mass. passed away on January 22, 2020 at the Kaplan House in Danvers. James worked for AC Lawrence of Peabody where he retired.

James had many hobbies which included painting, crafts, playing the guitar, especially country music… He was a do it all kind of man. He loved spending time with his family most of all. James was proud of America and its service men and women, although he was not able to serve in the military he always wanted to honor them. After 9/11, James built a replica of the Peabody Fire house and donated it in honor of our heroes who put their lives on the line for others.

James is survived by his longtime companion, Norma Duchesne: his daughter, Elaine Dunham and her husband Bob Dunham: his grandchildren, Amanda Dunham, Emily Dunham and Kellie Belanger. His great granddaughter Melliah Belanger. His niece Cathy Lander, and his nephews Mark Lander and Fred Ribicandria. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Malik Ribicandria and his son James (Buddy) Ribicandria. As well as four brothers and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 28 ^th at 10AM at the Swampscott Cemetery, located at 400 Essex Street, Swampscott, MA. Services are under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street, Salem Mass. For more information or online guestbook please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com.