Nokomis, Fla. – James P. Bilodeau, 72, former resident of Hudson, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021, at his home in Nokomis, Fla. He leaves behind his wife, Terri S. (Schulman) Bilodeau.
Jimmy was born on April 17, 1949 in Marlborough, the oldest son of the late George A. and Maxine (Pearl) Bilodeau. He was raised in Hudson and graduated from Hudson Catholic High School in the class of 1968 where he will always be remembered as a great athlete and good friend. He was inducted into the HCH Athletics Hall of Fame. Jimmy attended American International College, graduating with a BA in business in 1973. Later, he received an Executive MBA.
Jimmy worked as a successful Senior Director of Global Materials & Logistics for Apple Computer, from 1981 to 1997. He retired in 2003 from Nortel Networks as the Vice President of Operations for the Americas.
Spending time with his daughters and grandchildren mattered most to Jimmy. He always welcomed and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. Jimmy was an avid New England sports fan. He will be forever missed and always remembered as a loving father, grandfather, devoted husband, brother, and loyal friend by all who loved and knew him.
In addition to his wife, Terri, he is also survived by his two daughters, Randi Bilodeau of Venice, Fla. and Shauna Bilodeau of Amsterdam, Netherlands; his two granddaughters, Alexis and Hannah Bilodeau of Venice, Fla.; and his four sisters, Barbara Keefe, Janice Howes, Renee Parke, and Linda McManus, as well as several nieces and nephews. Jimmy was the brother of the late Richard (Ricky) Bilodeau, who passed away in 2008, and Joseph (Joey) Bilodeau, who passed away in 1995.
All funeral services are being held in Florida.
Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236, https://mote.org/ or to American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Ste. 900, Arlington, VA 22202, https://donations.diabetes.org/.
