James was born December 6, 1988 in Chicago, IL to James Osmolski and Lisa Perna, both who survive. He is the loving brother to Christopher (Michelle Szilagyi) Gecan, Heather Osmolski, and Stephanie Perna; devoted grandson to Richard (the late Joanne) Osmolski and Marilyn (the late Joseph) Perna; cherished nephew/son to Darlene (John) Gecan, and nephew also to Joseph Perna, Michael (Kathy) Osmolski, Susan Osmolski, and Kathy Osmolski; proud uncle to Christian Osmolski, Angel and Vanessa Tapia, Keilan and Mya Szilagyi; love and soulmate to Arely Calderon; and daddy to his fur babies, Marlee and Rex Osmolski.
He was a Richards High School Graduate. JJ was a supervisor at Sterigenics in Willowbrook. He was always happy. He enjoyed making others happy with his amazing loving generous heart. He liked lending a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. JJ was the type of person who lit up the whole world, and not just a room.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 3-9 pm at Blake Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd; Oak Lawn, IL 60453). Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Ridge Catholic Church (10811 Ridgeland Ave.; Chicago Ridge, IL 60415). Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, IL.
