James Hayes Obituary

Hayes, James J. 88, Chicago, IL, was ushered into heaven by his family and friends on November 20, 2006. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 25 at Andrew McCann Funeral Home, at 107th and Pulaski from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, 4100 W. 117th St., Oak Lawn, IL; burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, IL. Jim was born on May 18, 1918 in Chicago. His parents, Dennis and Anna Hayes were Irish immigrants. He graduated from De LaSalle High School in 1936, earned his B.S. in Education from Chicago Teachers College and his M.S. in Education from De Paul University. Jim served in the United States Navy during WWII, as a Chief Petty Officer, stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Later, Jim was elected as Commander of an American Legion Post. After the war, Jim taught physical education at the Arthur J. Audy Home in Chicago for over 30 years. He served as Assistant Principal of the Englewood Evening School during the 1950s and 60s. He was very involved in athletics, including pitching in minor league baseball, teaching Red Cross swimming lessons, and coaching many youth basketball and baseball teams. He was Scoutmaster for his sons'Cub Scout troop. Jim was a member of St. Philip Neri Parish from 1930 until 1970. He served as an usher for his church for several years and was elected as President of the Holy Name Society at St. Philip Neri in the late 60s. Jim is survived by one son and his wife, James and Linda Hayes, Lansing, IL.; and three daughters and their husbands, Mary Anne and Bernie Noonan, Overland Park, KS; Patsy and Kim Stefani, Rockwall, Texas; Kathleen and Joe Ferowich, Norris Lake, TN; as well as thirteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anne, and son, Dennis. Jim was very proud of his family and of his service to his country and to his community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother James Court, 2508 St. James Road, Springfield, IL 62707. Dear dad, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand!