James R. Osmolski

James R. Osmolski Age 76 US Marines, US Army, and US Army Reserves
James Osmolski was the loving husband of Jan M. Osmolski (née Ricci) for 53 years. He grew up in Chicago and attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church. During his middle school years, his family moved to the southwest suburbs, where he completed grade school before attending Tinley Park High School. After high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed basic training at Camp Pendleton in California. He was then stationed in Okinawa, Japan, during the Vietnam War, serving for 19 months before returning home. He later worked for 10 years at a corporation, but his deep sense of service led him to enlist in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, where he served for a total of 32 years.
Beyond his military career, James pursued a passion for scientific research. He spent 10 years conducting animal research at Fort Detrick, Maryland, before working as a lab researcher in the Infectious Diseases Department at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. His professionalism and dedication earned him recognition among colleagues, including researchers and doctors. His contributions were highly regarded, and he was cited in numerous research papers at Loyola University's Stritch School of Medicine.
Beloved husband of Jan Osmolski (nee Ricci).
Loving father of Gail Emer, Victoria Lindamood, Jonathan (Sarah) Osmolski, and Steven Osmolski.
Proud grandfather of Rebecca (Purna), Amelia, twins Madison and Zachary, Isabella, Celeste, and Carter.
Dear brother of the late Gerald, late Jack, late John, late Joseph, and late Robert.
Devoted son of the late John Osmolski and Dolores Osmolski (nee Hickey).
Kind son in law of the late Joseph and the late Evelyn Ricci.
Fond brother-in-law of the late Joseph Jr. Ricci, Judith Ricci (Tom), and late Gerald Ricci.
Cherished great grandfather to twin girls.
Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m.
Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church, Mass 9:45 a.m.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the U. S. Army at 12:00 p.m.
Please leave a memory for the family on James's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878