James J. Morais

James J. Morais died peacefully on October 15, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and friends.

The son of Joseph and Olga Morais and a lifelong resident of Hudson, Jim was born on August 16, 1930 and was a 1948 graduate of Hudson High School where he played football, baseball and hockey. Following graduation, Jim served honorably in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean conflict. Following his discharge from the service, he operated Village Real Estate in Hudson for over fifty years and was a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board as well as a life-long member of the Hudson Lodge of Elks.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Loraine (Naine), his sister-in-law and husband Janice and Daniel Giannini as well as niece Susan Hastings and nephews Richard Hastings and his wife Lisa, Kevin Corliss, Mark Corliss and Steven Giannini and his wife Aimee and many great nephews and nieces and many close friends. Jim and Loraine enjoyed traveling and spending many happy hours with their family.

He was an avid sports fan and season ticket holder with the New England Patriots for sixty years. He also enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends. He was a devoted and generous uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and will be dearly missed by all.

A special thanks to his wonderful caregivers who took care of him for the past few months.

Calling hours will be held on Monday October 21 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home located at 50 Central Street in Hudson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 22 at 12:00 PM at St. Michael’s Church in Hudson, followed by a private burial ceremony at St. Leo’s Cemetery in Leominster.