James R. Nowakowski

James R. Nowakowski, age 77, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022; of Orland Park, IL formerly of Chicago, IL (Back of the Yards Neighborhood); beloved husband of Marion nee Oprzedek; loving dad of Keith (Elizabeth Grushkin) Nowakowski; cherished grandpa of Harrison & Truman Nowakowski; dearest brother of Diane (the late Ted) Zatarski, Phillip (Pat) Nowakowski, the late Donald Nowakowski, the late Tony (Rose) Nowakowski and the late Marilyn Nowakowski; brother-in-law of the late Frank (Ann Marie) Oprzedek, Kenneth (Jan Lapinski) Operzedek, Joanne (the late Louie) Winkler, James Oprzedek and Edward (Thea) Oprzedek; the late Fred (Arlene) Baumann; proud godfather of Diane “Sissy”, Denise “Dee” and Clarissa “Chloe”; fond uncle of many nieces & nephews; great friend of many many close friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 13th, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, IL. Funeral Tuesday, June 14th, 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St. Orland Hills, IL. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum, Justice, IL. Donations would be appreciated, In Loving of Memory James R. Nowakowski to Lightways Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or visit www.lightways.org. For more information, call Orland Funeral Home (708) 460-7500. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.orlandfuneralhome.com for the Nowakowski family.