Celebrating His Life in Public Service
We’re saddened to report that our Middlesex District VP Jim Vieira passed away on May 11, 2026. Jim Vieira was elected Middlesex District Vice President at the Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting.
Jim came to the Association after an outstanding 30 career in public service, retiring as the Director of Human Resources of the Commonwealth’s Metropolitan District Commission. Following his retirement, Jim served as the fifth member on the Medford Retirement Board. He had served on the Board for the past 25 years and during his tenure was also an active member of the Mass Association of Contributory Retirement Systems, as an Executive Board member. Jim also held the position of Seargent at Arms for the Association.
“Having known Jim personally and professionally for decades during our careers in public service and throughout our retirement years, I’ll miss him as a friend who I could always turn to for sound advice and very much appreciated his sincerity and his respect for others,” comments President Frank Valeri.
Vieira, an Air Force veteran, who has remained active in local veteran affairs, served as past Commander of the Medford Post 45 American Legion. He also served as Grand Knight and as the Faith Navigator for the Knights of Columbus – Medford Council #141, and maintained countless other dutiful achievements.
James was very proud of his Cape Verdean and Native American heritages, his score on the golf course, and foremost, his family.
Jim married the love of his life Joyce A. (Gonsalves) Vieira with whom he shared 55 years of marriage, and was a devoted husband and father in raising their two daughters, Lori and Michelle and blessed with several loving grandchildren.