James A. Bridges, Sr., age 88 beloved husband for 57 years to the late Diana A. Bridges, nee Anderson (2020). Loving father of Judy Bridges-Green, James Bridges Jr., and Susan (Robert) Pattock. Cherished grandfather of William (Trisha) Green, Daniel (Amanda) Green, Connor Madden, Alexandra Drobny, and Matthew Drobny. Proud great-grandfather of Amber, Danny, Emilia, Rocky, and Lucas Green. Dear brother of the late Leo Bridges, Ione Bridges-Chapman, AC Bridges, George Bridges, and Ron Bridges. Dearest uncle of Barb (Dave) Whitis, Carolyn (Matt) Ronco, Greg (Caroline) Felten, Michael (Kimberly) Felten, and Lorrie (Roger) Cummings. Fond brother-in-law of Linda (late Charles) Carlson.

Jim was a proud grandfather, devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle. Jim loved his family and was always known as "Big Jim". He was a carpenter that took great pride in building his own home and could fix anything.

Visitation Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 are appreciated.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400