James T. Birmingham, 79, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, nee Lyons. Devoted father of Susan (Robert) Lilek, Kevin (Heather), Patrick (Dawn), Amy (Bill) Fitzgerald, Beth (Stephen) Paulauskis and the late James “Jimmy Ham”. Proud grandfather of James, Patrick, Bobby, Daniel, Caitlin, Ryan, Sara, Lauren, Maggie, Shane, Kayla, Gavin, Ava and Aubrey. Great grandfather of Brianna. Cherished brother of the late Dolores (Ed) Grimaldi and Daniel (Alice). Loving brother-in-law of Karen (Robert) Lucid and Patrick (Ann-Marie) Lyons. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 8:45 A.M. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Christina Church. Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, May 11, 2015, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Proud St. Rita High School Alumnist. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.
