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James Malecky Obituary
Visitation: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest. Funeral: Wednesday,
9:15 a.m. at the McKenzie Funeral Home, with a processional to St. Damian Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment at Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in James's name may be made to Autism Speaks, www.autismspeaks.org. For information: 708-687-2990.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Malecky
Amber Hensley
October 22, 2023
Sending my condolences to all of the family. May you rest in peace Uncle Jim. I wish I was able to have known that side of the family more.
ANTHONY M BALAS
August 16, 2023
Rest in peace Uncle. Wish I knew you better.
Judy C.
May 30, 2023
Christine(forever my Pooka'), we are sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know how much you looked up to him. May God comfort your heart and know you will always be in mine and my beautiful girl, Gabrielle. Dad is now together with Your Mom in Paradise! Watching over all of You. Make him Proud.
Judy Smith
May 4, 2022
Carol, Kim and Kristine and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! Jim gave a lot to the city of Oak Forest, his family and his friends. I will never forget his dedication, time and love we all benefitted from.
RIP Jim and my God wrap His arms around the family as they deal with Jim's loss.
God bless,
Judy Smith
Paul, Harley, Tom and Bonnie Nelson
May 3, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the family. Love and prayers, Paul, Harley, Tom & Bonnie
Dan& Sue Garvey
May 3, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
May god bless you in this time of grief.
Phyllis & Carl Stegner
May 3, 2022
Hugs and prayers to the family of Mayor Malecky. RIP
Michael and Laura Pegoraro
May 3, 2022
We sympathize with you, Carol, at the loss of your husband. Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Mike and I wish with all our hearts we could help comfort you in some way. We are standing by to help in any way we can.,
Joe Koce
May 2, 2022
My deepest condolences... He was one of the greatest men and mentors that i was blessed to know!
Michelle and Chris McVicker
May 1, 2022
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Lana Chapman ( former sister-in-law)
May 1, 2022
My deepest sympathies Kim, and Christine, the children I knew. May God watch over all of you during this very difficult time. God Bless you Jim... Godspeed! You were a kind man.
Laura Baldwin
May 1, 2022
Kim and Kristine, you dad was wonderful man and awesome father to you girls. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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