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Lavin, James Joseph 56, died Sunday, July 5, at home. He was born December 23, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, to Margaret Lavin. Jim went to Hubbard High School in Chicago. He was a Navy Craftsman on the USS Agerholm. Jim was a truck driver and factory worker. His hobbies were Chess and reading. Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Tom; stepson, Harold; siblings, Martin Lavin, Mary LaFrey (Lavin), John Lavin, Coleman Lavin and Margaret Lavin; nieces, Michelle, Melinda and Mary; nephew, Michael; brother-in-law, Mickey; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom. A family graveside service will be held Monday, July 13th at 1:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, Illinois. Phone: 815-423-9958. For more information, call Martin Lavin at 708-229-2527.
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I am so sorry, belatedly, to hear of Jimmy´s passing. Most of my happiest childhood memories are with your family. Wishing all of you peace, happiness and blessings.
Tammy Ames (Ochoa/Stenlund)
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October 13, 2021
My Condolences to the Lavin Family.
I will miss Jimmy very much,he was a good friend to me and my Family the Hansen's.
I just found out he passed away in July.
If you needed a shirt or were cold,Jim would give you the one off his back.
One of the funniest times I remember is Taking Jimmy to the Playboy Mansion and meeting Hugh Hefner and Gene Simmons in October 2007.. He will be missed!!
Thomas Hansen
October 5, 2015
Our deepest sympathy over the passing of Jim!! He is in our prayers!!!
John Ryan
July 14, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss,i went to school with john and remember tom ,sorry to hear about tom .my god bless the lavin family in these time's.
carmen lombardi
July 13, 2015
Our prayers & thoughts are with all of you, so sorry for your loss. The Lavin family was always part of our lives when we lived on 66th street.
Linda Koch (Pacewic)
July 13, 2015
I'm so sorry. Remembering way back when, 65pl n 65st. Our 4th"s our laughter our tears. God be with u All......
Colleen M. Ryan
July 13, 2015
remember planning chess with James at Eberhart, we had a little chess club going. It was intense! Feels just like yesterday. Still live on Central Park & 60th place. Deepest Sympathy.
Thomas Fitzgerald
July 12, 2015
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