James Allen

James R. Allen Jr. 1955-2004 Chicopee- James "Jimmie" R. Allen Jr., 48, died Thursday April 8th at home. Born in Springfield on June 22, 1955 the son of Lois (Luppi) and the late James R. Allen. A life long resident of Chicopee, Jimmie attended Chicopee schools, graduating from Chicopee Comprehensive High School and received his Masters Degree from American International College and was employed at United Plumbing Supply both in Springfield. Jimmie was a member of the Mt. Tom Amateur Repeater Association and an instructor for the Hampden County Radio Association. He was best known for his call sign WB1Z. Jimmie is survived by his wife of 18 years, Susan (LaCourse) Allen, his mother, Lois Allen of Granby, a stepson, Glen F. Roberts and his wife Susan of Tampa, FL, a stepdaughter, Jill A. King and her husband David of Bellows Falls, VT, a brother, Glenn Allen of Chicopee and a sister Mary Allen-Majerowski of Granby. His granddaughter, Nina King and several nieces and a nephew also survive Jimmie. A funeral home service will be held on Monday evening April 12th at 6 p.m. at the Tylunas Funeral Home 159 Broadway, Chicopee. Visiting hours will precede the service from 2-6 p.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmie's memory to the Thomas J. O?Connor Animal Shelter 627 Cottage St. Springfield, MA 01104