James "Jimmy" Maye

James "Jimmy" Maye obituary

James "Jimmy" Maye

Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home

5917 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634-2618

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Mar

2

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Eugene’s Church

7958 W. Foster Ave (1/2 Block East of Cumberland Ave.), Chicago, IL

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Mar

2

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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James Maye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago on Jan. 26, 2026.
James Maye, native of Aclare, County Sligo, Ireland, loving husband of Nora "Noreen" Maye nee McGowan, devoted father of Tara and Liam, fond brother of the late Padraig (Terry), Milo (Patricia), and Willie (Charlotte). Dear uncle and friend to many. US Army Veteran.

A memorial service will be held at Gibbons Family Funeral Home on Sunday, March 1 st from 3-8 PM.

Memorial Mass Monday, March 2 nd St. Eugene's Church 7958 W. Foster Ave (1/2 Block East of Cumberland Ave.) at 10:30 AM.

Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home

5917 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634-2618

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

2

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Eugene’s Church

7958 W. Foster Ave (1/2 Block East of Cumberland Ave.), Chicago, IL

Send Flowers

Mar

2

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels