James F. Fenton Jr.

1930 – 2019

AGAWAM  – James F. Fenton Jr., 89, died Saturday night surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born in Springfield and has lived his entire life in Agawam.  He was a graduate of Agawam High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves' SeaBees for seven years.  Jim owned and operated Fenton's Athletic Supplies in Springfield and Amherst for many years.  A longtime communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, he was a member of the American Truck Historical Society, the Agawam Historical Association and the Crankers Antique Car Club.  He leaves his wife, Jacquelyn (Cowles) Fenton, of 67 years; five children Mike Fenton, Jamie Fenton and his wife Gretchen, Tom Fenton and his wife Tremaine, Lisa Zarzycki and her husband Matt, and Cris Kubik and her husband Todd.  He also leaves eleven grandchildren Lindsey, Peter, Tyler, Rachael, Cheryl, Micki, Brock, Derek, Brandon, Briana and Taryn and three great grandchildren.  Family and friends are invited to meet at St. John the Evangelist Church, Friday at 10:00am for the Liturgy followed by burial in Agawam Center Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be held at the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.