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James Vukovich Obituary
Vukovich Sr., James C. age 69, retired Police Chief of Summit, IL, Army Veteran, beloved husband of 41 years of Jacqueline (nee Callahan), loving father of Thomas Cronin, Kathleen Taloff, John Cronin, Karen Pudil, Christine Bringe, Colleen Vukovich, and the late James C. Vukovich Jr., loving son of Mary and the late John Vukovich, admired father-in-law of Cheri, Robyn, Scott, Dean, and Mark, adored grandfather of Jenifer, John Michael, Matthew, Erika, Jaime and Thomas Cronin, Brianna, Lindsay and Scott Taloff, Jorie and Kayleigh Pudil and Jordan and Taylor Bringe, fond brother of Betty (Frank) Miller and Jack (Sheryle) Vukovich, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jim was a member of the Summit Police Dept. for 23 years and served in the positions of Sergeant, Deputy Chief and Chief. He was a member of the Argo High School Class of 1958. Visitation is Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem). Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of James would be appreciated. For information: 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com 
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Camille Deluhery
August 9, 2009
Dear Jackie and Family,
Jim was one of my most positive patients that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I am sorry I did not have an opportunity to say good-bye, but you've both been on my mind and now this. He fought so hard for so long with many little victories. You're wonderful relationship shone thru all the difficult times and I know personally that this will be of some comfort in the years to come. He was admired by many and will be missed by even more. My sincere condolences to you Jackie and your family.
Camille Deluhery, RN
August 9, 2009
The good and bad times we all shared with Jim made our lives richer and better people because of his interaction. He will be missed and never forgotten.
The Wolf Family
August 8, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Jackie and family. I worked at AERO where their son Jimmy attended. I will always respect and admire the love of family, the dedication of this family. Jim and Jackie were so devoted
thanks to Jim we were the recepient of his fishing expeditions, fond memories of Jim .
You will be missed.
sincere shirley wojnicki [now Wallace]
Donna and Pete Milich
August 8, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. The memories of Las Vegas will always bring a smile to our faces. Vuk will be dearly missed.
August 8, 2009
Our sincere condolences to the family of Jim Vukovich. Jim was a true friend and a pleasure to work with. His humor was always expected and appreciated. He made tough times easier to endure. Jim will be surely missed by many. Bruce and Amanda Koenig, Summit Police Department.
The Staff of Foran Funeral Home
August 7, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
August 7, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family of Jim Vukovich.
Jerry Schultz
Retired Police Chief
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