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James D. Bianchi Jr.

March 14, 1949 - May 14, 2014

James D. Bianchi Jr, 65, of Dyer, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Adrenne (Templin); daughter, Tia Bianchi; mother, Mary Bianchi; brother, Peter (Betty) Bianchi; dear friend, Ron Ronciak; numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; preceded in death by his father, James Bianchi. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 18, 2014 from 2:00-7:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. and on Monday from 9:30-10:00 Am at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be private. Jim work for LTV Steel for 32 years and for the last 12 years he worked as a Conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a lifelong member of the Cesare Battisti Lodge. Jim was an avid golfer. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother who will be missed by everyone who knew him.

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James D. Bianchi Jr, 65, of Dyer, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Adrenne (Templin); daughter, Tia Bianchi; mother, Mary Bianchi; brother, Peter (Betty) Bianchi; dear friend, Ron Ronciak; numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; preceded in death by his father, JamesContinue Reading

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Andre Wrenn left a message on May 19, 2014:
Always a good guy to know and to work with. He will be missed by all of us on the railroad.
Sandi Hanson left a message on May 18, 2014:
You will be greatly missed, Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sorry I can't get there.
lourie money monroe left a message on May 17, 2014:
jim and I worked togather as a real team I was the engr.and jim was the cond.and there were nothing but joy on our train.a good man has gone home
Chris and Angie Wilson-Coleman left a message on May 17, 2014:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family and friends. Jim was a great man.
Matthew L Ellis left a message on May 17, 2014:
Jim will be greatly missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Tom Neugebauer left a message on May 15, 2014:
Gilligan was the best, everytime we golfed, fished and just sat around it was always fun, he will be missed
robert wynn left a message on May 15, 2014:
good bye my friend may god be with you bob wynn
Pete Sanders left a message on May 15, 2014:
Jimmy and I had some good times together golfing and playing cards. I will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Robert L. Fisher left a message on May 15, 2014:
Jim gave so much, touched so many and will forever be honored and missed by his brothers and sisters of the United Transportation Union Local 577
Tim Hamilton left a message on May 15, 2014:
A candle was lit by Tim Hamilton on 2014/05/15
Robert Tinson left a message on May 14, 2014:
So sad to hear. My thoughts are prayers are with his family. Jimmy was a great guy. Always a pleasure to have at work. HIGHBALL!!
Juan De La Mora left a message on May 14, 2014:
My condolences to the Bianchi family. Jimmy had trained me at Union Pacific. Great co-worker and friend. I know Jesus already received him.
Elize Washington left a message on May 14, 2014:
My deepest condolences to the Bianchi family. I work with Jim at Union Pacific Railroad he is a great guy, I 'm sure that he is a great father and husband as well. We use to go to J&d steakhouse when we would layover in iowa and just talk about life. He will be truly missed, prayers and blessings to the Bianchi family...
Jennifer Sanders left a message on May 14, 2014:
Tia,Your father faught a great fight!! He definitely gave cancer a black eye!! You and your family are in my family's thoughts and prayers!!
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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