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James Joseph Szymanski

April 19, 1952 - March 29, 2017
Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Monday 4/3, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 | Map
Tuesday 4/4, 12:00 pm

James Joseph Szymanski, Age 64, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29th at 9:30 p.m. after a short battle with multiple myeloma cancer. James was a longtime Munster resident, formerly of Calumet City and Chicago IL. Beloved husband to Lorraine Szymanski for 35 years; devoted Father of Karen (Mike) Rathkey, Kenneth (Kristin Frank) and Brian (Kelly)Continue Reading

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James R Reformat/Mary Lou Picerno left a message on April 9, 2017:
R.I.P. Semper FI!!! Your Cuz Jim
Michael left a message on April 5, 2017:
Papa...missing you. You accepted me into the family from day one. I truly felt your love and I loved you dearly. You were a wonderful husband to Mana, the greatest grandfather to Ryan, a wonderful mentor to me, and a geat father to Karen, Ken and Brian. Miss you Papa, love you Papa, will meet again in heaven. Rest in peace.
The Myrons left a message on April 3, 2017:
Jim,Your will be greatly missed. You are leaving behind great memories that we will always have. Thank you for always being there brother-in-law.
Roy Hofmann left a message on April 3, 2017:
Worked with Jim at EMD Plant #2 and Broadview warehouse. Good dude, always had something good to say. Rest in Peace Z-Man.
Ginny and Jim Zega left a message on April 2, 2017:
So many memories, you have been the best uncle to our whole family. We sure will miss you ❤️ we will always love you Uncle Jimmy!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol left a message on March 31, 2017:
Baby Brother, love ya, miss you. Big Sis
Robbi & Pete Mazeikas left a message on March 31, 2017:
We'll always remember the family tailgate and Sox games. And, of course, the great Halloween parties, especially when Jim dressed as Moses and trick-or-treated at the St. Jude Rectory. Good Times! Good Memories! Great Family!
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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