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James Slimski Obituary

Slimski, James F. "Slim" Age 54 lifelong of Hegewisch. Loving husband of Joan (Nee Heaney) for 30 years. Loving father of Carrie Ann (Jose Gerardi) Slimski, Katie Marie Slimski, Jack Burton Slimski & Daniel Slimski. Dear son of Eleanor & the late Frank Slimski. Dearest brother of Daniel Slimski. Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews. James was an Arborist for the Department of Forestry. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago to St. Florian Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery Chicago, IL .773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2011.

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Charlene Busa

October 26, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Colette Molyneaux

October 26, 2011

Joni,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your children. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Warm Hugs and Blessings!

Colette, Samantha and Katie Molyneaux

Robert Horn

October 24, 2011

I offer my deepest prayers for Jim and his Family.

October 23, 2011

Joni and Family- I am saddened by the passing of Jim. My deepest sympathies to you. You are in my prayers. Colette Polewski Travis

Tom Bender

October 22, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be remembered always. May he rest in peace.

J. and Martha Silva-Vera

October 21, 2011

Our family extends our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

Karen Madigan

October 21, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 21, 2011

Joni, So shocked and saddened by this news. May God's peace and comfort be with you and your children in the coming days. Lynn Ranos

Cheryl Hicks

October 21, 2011

Joni,
You and your children are in my prayers. May God's strength and the amazing love you and Jim shared see you through this difficult time.

Nancy Gifford

October 21, 2011

Joni,
My prayers and sympathy are with you in this time of loss. May the love of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Sue Sasuta

October 20, 2011

"Sometimes when one person is missing, the whole world feels depopulated".
Joni,
Words cannot express the shock and sadness I feel for you and the kids. I'll never forget what great friends and helpers Jim and your family have been to me and my dad and I hope we can help you out now in this, your time of profound, almost unfathomable time of sorrow

Georgeann York-Crosslin

October 20, 2011

My deepest sympathies and condolences for you and your family. I was shocked when I heard the news. Joni you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and strength help you through this most difficult time.

Paula Raspopovich

October 20, 2011

Joni,

Its so hard to find the right words to say.
I could see how loving Jim was to you as a husband and to his children.
He will be remembered always and you will be in my thoughts and prayers in days to come.
Love and Prayers,

paula raspopovich

karen fitzpatrick

October 20, 2011

So sorry to hear about Jimmy's sudden death. Know that you'll be in my thoughts during this hard time. Peachie

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