James W. Bloch

James W. Bloch, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 31, 2012 with his loving family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Donna Rae; two children Rita Rae (Mark) Geyer and Jim (Nancy) Bloch; five grandchildren Megan, Matthew, and Michael Geyer; Jacob and Nicole Bloch; one sister Jean (late Darwin) Gunderson; one brother-in-law Paul DePodesta; four sisters-in-law Madeline (Anthony) Golobitsh, Mary Jo (David) Mauzer, Jane (Gerald) Kobe and Joyce (late Joseph) DePodesta; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Josephine Bloch; two brothers Alfred (Dorothy), Donald (Matilda); and one sister Helen (Donald) Warsaw.

James attended St. JohnA�??s grade school and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for over 37 years and after he retired he drove a school bus part-time for Crawford Bus Service. James was a member of the Moran A.C. and served in the United States Army for two years. He was an avid golfer with three holes-in-one to show for it. James was a loving husband, a caring father and grandfather who always put his family first. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, a Mass to be said in JamesA�?? honor, donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice or the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of JamesA�?? life will begin on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with prayers at the funeral home chapel then moving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Interment at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at TezakA�??s Home to Celebrate Life. Obituary and Tribute Wall for James W. Bloch at www.tezakfuneralhome.com.