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James Kabacinski Obituary

Kabacinski, James G.

James Kabacinski, 68, Appleton, died on March 5, 2014, at his home. He was born in Green Bay on March 21, 1945, to the late Joseph and Stella (Menne) Kabacinski. James married Mary M. Kane on June 28, 1969.

James retired from Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, where he held the position of programmer-analyst for fifteen years. He had also worked for the former Fort Howard Paper Company in Green Bay. James had many and varied hobbies and interests over the years, including woodworking, photography, oil painting, and target practice. He believed in using the right tool for the job and had the tool collection to prove it. James was an avid motorcyclist. He also loved dogs and dogs loved him. He had a warm and wonderful smile and shared it often.

James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary; eight nieces and nephews, Timothy Spang, Green Bay, Thomas (Barbara) Spang, Debra (Gerry) Van De Hei, Linda (Patrick) Kazik, Susan Cloud, Terry (Kimberly) Spang, Mariellen (Jon) Hannon, all of De Pere; and Jimmy Joe (Pamela) Spang of Cripple Creek, CO. He is further survived by five brothers-in-law, Patrick (Barbara) O'Kane, of the Boston area, MA; James (Elaine) Kane, Green Bay; Denis Kane, Pittsburgh, PA; William (Marlene) Kane, De Pere; Richard (Ann) Kane, Green Bay; and many other nieces and nephews and their families.

James was preceded in death by his son, Kevin; his sister, Joyce Spang; his brother, Vernal Kabacinski; and a niece, Nancy Spang.

Friends may call from 4 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Proko-Wall Funeral Home 1630 E. Mason St. Green Bay. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. To send on-line condolences visit www.prokowall.com. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established for the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity.

In Heaven there is no pain.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2014.
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Mary and extended family, we are thinking of you at this sad time. You have our deepest sympathy. Craig & Carol Piernot

Carol Piernot

March 16, 2014

So very sorry for your loss, Mary. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We do have so many great memories from when you lived in Green Bay.

Nancy and Chuck Wobig

March 13, 2014

Mary so sorry for your loss. Jim will be with you forever in your heart. Cherish your memories.

Sue Last

March 12, 2014

I just heard about Jim from Lynn. I'm so sorry that you must go through this time of sorrow. I'll pray for you tomorrow when I attend mass. See you in April. Mary Jo

March 12, 2014

Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Johnson

March 12, 2014

Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lynn Reschke

March 11, 2014

Mary, many heartfelt thoughts and prayers are coming your way. We will always remember Jim with great fondness. He is no longer suffering. Love, Karen and Scott Riching

March 11, 2014

I wished I had known him; he sounds like a person with whom Ron would have also enjoyed sharing and comparing woodworking stories. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy.

RaNae Velasquez

March 11, 2014

Mary
So many good memories of you and Jim.
Al Carlotto

March 11, 2014

Mary, my heart is filled with sadness for your loss...we will be here for you if ever you need anything ?

Julie Peerenboom

March 11, 2014

Yes, praise the lord, in heaven there is no pain. Prayers for you, Mary, and for everyone who loved Jim. May God keep you all in the palm of his hands. Love, Wanda and Lyle

Wanda and Lyle Van De Hey

March 10, 2014

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