James A. Nelligan (Jim/Sunny) passed away on October 16, 2022, at the age of 90. Formerly of York, Maine, Jim died at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, Maine.

He was born in Lowell, Mass., on June 12, 1932, the son of James F. and Marian B. (Kelley) Nelligan.

Jim was predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara A. (Binda) Nelligan in 1994.

He is survived by his sister, Marian Littlefield, his nephew Brian Levasseur and wife, Faye, nephews Michael LeMay, and Jamie LeMay, as well as great nieces Erin Levasseur and Courtney LeMay, brothers-in-law Louis Binda and Richard LeMay, and numerous cousins.

As a young man, Jim attended Keith Academy in Lowell and received his bachelor’s degree in textiles from the Lowell Textile Institute. After serving in the Air Force as a naviga- tor, he received a second bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Lowell Technological Institute. Jim worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years until his retirement at age 55.

Jim was a devoted parishioner of St. Christopher’s Church of York. He was best known by family and friends for his quick wit and love of animals, especially his cats. With his dear neighbor, John Howe, Jim was always in search of the elusive perfect fried clam.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, at 91 Long Sands Road in York. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m., in St. Christopher’s Church, 4 Barrell Lane in York, with committal at Saint Patrick Cemetery located at 1251 Gorham Street in Lowell, Mass., immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor (Summersville, Mass.) or the Animal Welfare Society (West Kennebunk, Maine).

Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.