James Joyce

December 25, 1938 — August 1, 2021

James J. Joyce, age 82, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 60 years to Judith, nee Witt. Loving father of James Jr. (Holly), Jeffery, David, Peter (Mary), and Kelly (Patrick) Matchen. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Ryan, Adam, Sophia, Aidan, Kyle, Connor, Sarah, Maggie, and Nathan. Dear brother of Thomas, Patricia Bruno, Joanne Rush and the late Lawrence and Maureen Buder. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Retired Millwright from FSC Paper Corp with over 30 years of service.

Visitation Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Additional visitation Monday, August 9, 2021 at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 are appreciated.

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Sunday, August 8, 2021

2:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Colonial Chapel

15525 S. 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Visitation Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Additional visitation Monday, August 9, 2021 at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m.

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