PITTSFIELD, Mass. — James "Jim" Christopher Deeley, 56, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at UMASS Medical Center after fighting a long illness.

Jim was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on November 1, 1963, a son of Martha (Kickery) Cook and the late John Deeley. He attended schools in Pittsfield and Cheshire. He was a self-employed carpet installer, serving all of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.

Survivors include his daughter, Amanda Deeley of Williamstown; a stepson, Michael Murphy of North Adams; their mother, Brenda Murphy of North Adams; his mother, Martha Cook of Arizona; his grandchildren, MacKenzie and Kaleb Baum; a sister, Victoria Dermith of Springfield; four brothers, John Deeley of Pennsylvania, Jeff Deeley of Adams, Jody Deeley of Lee and Jay Deeley of Pittsfield; and many neices and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Deeley.

The family would like to thank all the staff at UMASS medical center for their amazing care.

Funeral notice: Calling hours to celebrate the life of Jim Deeley will take place Monday, June 29, 2020, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, West Chapels, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.