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JAMES ALBERT FEIT

1950 - 2020

JAMES ALBERT FEIT obituary, 1950-2020, BARRINGTON, IL

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Barrington

149 West Main Street

Barrington, Illinois

JAMES FEIT Obituary

BARRINGTON - Fire Marshal James Albert Feit, 69, a lifelong resident of Barrington, passed away suddenly February 11 at his home. He was born October 28, 1950, in Waukegan, the son of the late Marcellus and Ardelle (Rapp) Feit. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Barrington High School and in his younger years worked at Falese Shoe Repair in Barrington. As a US Marine he served in Vietnam and was also a lifelong member of the West Dundee VFW Post 2298. Jim was the Barrington Fire Marshal and retired in 2015 from the Barrington Fire Department after 43 years of service, a feat believed by fire officials to be among the longest tenures in the village's history. He was dedicated to his family and to our community. He enjoyed fishing, the fellowship of golf and road trips with family including traveling the world with his wife of 45 years. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan and never missed any of the kid's games. Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Riggs); children, Michelle, Amy (Steve) Mazylewski and James (Bri); grandchildren, Mayzie and Stevie Mazylewski, and James and Charley Feit; brothers, Marc, Michael (Cheryl) and John (Dawn) Feit; sister-in-law, Jolene Moroney; many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m., Sunday, February 16, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 17 at the church, where the family will receive friends starting at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Feit Grandchildren Education Fund, C/O Barrington Bank and Trust, 201 S. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010 Arrangements are entrusted with Davenport Family Funeral Home, Barrington. For online condolences visit www.davenportfamily.com or call 847-381-3411 for information.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 14, 2020.

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April 12, 2020

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I had been looking for him for some years, and am sad I didn't get to talk with him.

When we were in the 5th (or 6th) grade, Jim and I did puppet shows for the second graders.

I remember playing a round of golf with him at the country club - we were in high school and caddies - and he said he used his 5 iron all the time, could hit a ball as far with it as with a club. I've thought of that from time to time as a wise path - focusing on one thing and getting really good at it.

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Marcia Foster

February 17, 2020

What a wonderful person and friend. Jim was always happy and joking. He was always there to help me with fire alarms or other fire issues at the Barrington properties that I managed. You will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Catherine Savino

February 16, 2020

Pat and Family,so sorry to hear about Jims passing. I remember him being quite a fun loving guy who loved his family and his friends. My prayers are with all of you at this heartfelt time.

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Bob Nielsen

February 14, 2020

Jim was a good friend back in our years with the Illinois Fire Inspectors Assoc., early 90's. We shared many good times back then. So sad to see you go.

Kenneth Fudala

February 14, 2020

Sorry to see you left us. This is suppose to be our golden years. You are in God's hands now. We will miss you.

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St. Matthew Lutheran Church

720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL

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17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church

720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL

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17

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11:00 a.m.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church

720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL

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149 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

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