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1938
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2020
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James Cyganiak Obituary
Greendale - Born to Eternal Life on March 2, 2020 at age 81. He was born on May 11, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI. Beloved husband of 58 years to Bonnie (Bell) Cyganiak. Wonderful father of James (Karen), David (Jamie) and Mark (Mary) Cyganiak. Proud grandpa "Papa" Jacquelyn (Travis) Gebel, Michael (Alyssa) Arroyo, Taylor (John) Nora, Mitchell, Marlo, Jack, Mia and Samuel Cyganiak. Great grandpa "Old Papa" to Kennedy and Emersyn. Brother of Jon (Elizabeth) Cyganiak. Brother in law of Mary (David) DeMotto, Michaleen (Dan) Kosir and Thomas Bell. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Jim was a longtime member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for 56 years, past owner of ServiceMaster, active member of Jaycee/Roosters, Greendale Historical Society, Greendale Promotions Committee, past member and past president for the Greendale Chamber of Commerce, past Cubmaster of Pack 505, past sponsor and Coach of Greendale Twi-Nite Baseball, Stars and Stripe Honor Flight, supporter of Greendale Veterans Memorial and Greendale Historical Society Apple Court Project, and Word Series Club. Jim was a dedicated fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and was a longtime season ticket holder.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Church (6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale, WI) from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Aurora Health Care Foundation or St. Alphonsus Church. The family would like to thank the Greendale Paramedics and all the wonderful staff at St. Luke's Hospital who took fabulous care of our husband and dad.
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GlennJansa
August 25, 2020
Good man. Always brought Kringles to Servicemaster in Illinois for the holidays. Rest in peace.
Autism Society SE WI
March 9, 2020
Sending our thoughts of peace and support your way. Please accept our condolences on the loss of Jim.
Thinking of you in these difficult times.
Autism Society SE WI
Joanne Brayton
March 8, 2020
I got to know Jim through my neighbors, The DeMotto's. He came to my rescue when my house was flooded on Christmas eve morning. Always kind.
Bob Kosky
March 8, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss Jim; our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Michael Curry
March 8, 2020
Deepest sympathies to you Mark and to your entire immediate and extended family. So sorry for your loss.
Laura Watson
March 5, 2020
Bonnie, Jim, Dave, and Mark, so incredibly sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Many fond memories of being part of your family; although only what seems for a short period of time and years gone by, they will always remain imbedded in my life. To the "cool dad" I didn't have, you were always kind to me. May God's love bring comfort to all of you during this time. Laura (Baumgardner) Watson
Amanda, Chuck & Kids Barron
March 5, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Bonnie and family. Jim was a great man! You're all in our prayers.
LaVern Lipinski
March 4, 2020
Sorry, my heart and prayers go to Bonnie and all of Jim's family.
LaVern Lipinski
March 4, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and my heart and prayers go out to Bev and his family. Though I wasn't able to come back to Milwaukee for the Notre Dame reunions, I so appreciated all the work he did in organizing them and keeping us in his class up to date. From the obituary, I see that Jim was exactly 1 day older then I am.
Maureen Punko
March 3, 2020
Sending hugs the size of Texas. Im so sorry for your loss! Jim was a gem! Many fond memories !
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