Born: January 22, 1932 - Deceased: 20200923
James “Jim” R. Kosydor, 88, of O’Fallon, IL, born Friday, January 22, 1932, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Jim was the former owner of Automotive Sales in East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of Hope Chapel and a United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: John F. and Ann C., nee Luksza, Kosydor
4 brothers:- John Kosydor
- Donald Kosydor
- Robert Kosydor
- Leo Kosydor
- Sister: Joann Grass
- Grandson: Jeremy Kosydor
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Janine, nee Davis, Kosydor of O’Fallon, IL
- 5 children:
- Judy (Kevin) McCullough of Freeburg, IL
- James (Sheryll) Kosydor of Millstadt, IL
- Jayne (Michael) Graves of O’Fallon, IL
- Jill (Mark) Kremmel of Waterloo, IL
- Joseph R. (Vicki) Kosydor of Highland, IL
- Brother: Ronald (Marjorie) Kosydor of Alto Pass, IL
- Sister: Doris Pfershy of Millstadt, IL
- 12 grandchildren:
- Jay (Nicole) McCullough
- Jeff (Joy) McCullough
- Joel McCullough
- Michael Graves
- Joseph Graves
- Jamey (Lauren) Kosydor
- Jennifer (Jacob) Childerson
- Anna (Austin) Luberda
- David (Sarah) Kremmel
- Abby (Clint) Quinn
- Alaina (Josh) Baker
- Audrey Kosydor
- 14 great-grandchildren
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hope Chapel or Alzheimers Association.
Funeral: Private family services will be held at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Extended family and friends may view services on Facebook Live at 11:00 am Monday, September 28, 2020 on Kurrus Funeral Home Facebook.
4 Comments
Jim was a true and godly gentleman who raised and left us a legacy of excellence and joy!! He influenced my life greatly!!
Jim was a fine gentleman. He was loved by all who knew him. He and Janine raised a wonderful family. He was a good friend.
I miss Great-Grandpa; can’t stop crying. But now, he’s in a better place and I am happy for him. I am praying to God to take care of him. Great-Grandma’s reactions made me either burst out in laughter or tears; she’d touch all the pictures of him and continuously say how handsome he was. ?? Grandpa was dearly loved.?
Judy, I’m so sorry to hear about your father passing. You & your family are in my prayers. Mary “Pope” Oesterle & Jack Oesterle,Jr. Kirkwood,Missouri