James Lavin

1958 - 2015

James Lavin obituary, 1958-2015, Orland Park, IL

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

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Neptune Society - Downers Grove

1628 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, Illinois

James Lavin Obituary

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.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 12, 2015.
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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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20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL

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