JAMES E. SCHWARZ Sr.

James E. Schwarz Sr., age 82, beloved husband of Laura (nee "Gagen" Chambers); loving father of James Jr. (Mary), Corinne (Gary) Moderhock, Raymond (Mary Jo), Thomas (Kristi), Mark Sr. (Sandi) and Joseph (Tammy); former father-in-law of Beverly Shaw; cherished son of the late Clement and Claire; grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of Lydia Joy and the late Roland James Rodriguez; dear brother of Loraine Coteus (the late Robert), the late Mildred (Charles) Moore and the late Rita (the late William) Ewert; fond uncle of many. James was a veteran of the Army, serving in Korea, and an original founder of St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect. He was a Scout Master of Troop 107 at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Akela of the Order of the Arrow, founding member of Governance Board of Notre Dame High School for Boys, and established Omni-Circuits Inc. 1972 to 2002. Visitation Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Road (½ block north of Rand Road - Route 12), Des Plaines. Family and friends will gather at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect on Monday, for visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice (envelopes will be provided at the funeral home). For information, 847-635-5900 or www.riverwoodsfc.com.