James L. Phinney, 89, died June 6.
A Milton resident for the past 50 years, he was born and raised in Roxbury, and attended Boston schools. He joined the Army when World War II broke out, serving in Hawaii in the Signal Corps.
A retired photo engraver, early in his career he worked as a copper and zinc etcher, as well as a photo engraver for various Boston area newspapers. An avid golfer, Mr. Phinney was a member of Furnace Brook Golf Club and had recently worked as a ranger at Ponkapoag Golf Course. He was a member of American Legion Post 95 in Quincy.
He is survived by his children, Ellen L. Walsh, of Middleborough, and James A. Phinney and his
wife, Joan, of Milton; four grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his former wife, Louise (Michetti) Phinney Harold, and 12 brothers and
sisters.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Agatha Church on June 10. Burial was in National Cemetery, Bourne.
Arrangements were by the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home.