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James Brezinski Obituary

Brezinski, James loving husband of Diane (nee Burke), loving father of Michelle and Anna, loving son of Anne and the late William Brezinski, loving brother of Rosanne (the late James) Taylor, the late Michael, the late Daniel, Mark (Barbara), Mary, Paul (Cheryl), Susan (Jeff) Carlson and William (Diane), also survived by nieces, nephews and great-nieces. A Memorial visitation will be held Friday, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Rd., Bensenville, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, at 3 p.m., at the Community Church of the Holy Spirit, (847-245-3000), 5291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa, IL 60045. Rev. Scott Keenan will officiate, a fellowship gathering will follow the Mass at the church until 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the James Brezinski Family would be appreciated. For info: 630-766-3232.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2006.

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JOE MASCIOLA

July 8, 2023

My Dad and Jim's Dad used to sing Barbershop Quartet together, Jim used to come and visit my Dad and Mom, usually on a Saturday, my parents adored him. I was a few years younger than Jim, and I remember going to some "Barbershop" Christmas parties, he and his Family were so nice

Jon and Cindy Skavlem

January 6, 2006

To all of the Brezinski family



Please accept our sympathy on Jim's passing. We are friends of Mark and Barb from Lake WI. While we did not know Jim, we have very much enjoyed meeting various family members while at lake. We are sure that he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.



Our condolences



Jon and Cindy

Patty Lobue

January 5, 2006

Dear Diane,

I am here for you and the girls; now and forever! If I can do ANYTHING to help you, let me know!His spirit will ALWAYS be with us!

Carolyn Cuyler

January 5, 2006

Dear Diane,

May God be with you in the loss of your loved one. Tenderly may God's love heal your sorrow. Gently may the prayer of friends ease your hurting. Softly may God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.



Carolyn, Rick, Katie, Bradley, Kenny

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