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James Hudzinski Obituary
James B. Hudzinski, 64, of Rockton passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 20, 1951, in Rockford, the son of John and Eileen Hudzinski. He married Anne Marie Roper at Christ the Teacher Chapel in DeKalb on October 25, 1975. He graduated from Rock Valley College and attended NIU. Jim worked for Jewel Foods for 25 years, Country Fair IGA for 10 years and Walmart for 19 years. Lifetime member of St. Stanislaus Church, Holy Name society, Knights of Columbus and was named man of the year at St. Stanislaus in 1997. He was ordained a Deacon on May 2, 1998. He was on the parish council. Started the adoration at St Stanislaus. He also did the decorating for holidays and special occasions for over 20 years. He was also the CCD Director. Survivors include his wife, Anne; children, James Paul (Michelle) Hudzinski, Nicholas John (Amanda) Hudzinski; grandchildren, Ethan, Nolan and Sophie; sister, Beverly (Jim Robertson) Sullivan; brother, John (Madeline) Hudzinski. Preceded in death by parents, John and Eileen Hudzinski; brother, David Hudzinski; and niece, Thresa. Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Diamond and staff, as well as the doctors and staff at OSF Cancer Center. Also a thanks to all the deacons in the Diocese of Rockford for prayers and support during his cancer journey. A special thanks to Cindi and all of OSF Hospice for there compassionate care.
Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, in St. Stanislaus Church. Visitation from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, in St. Stanislaus Church, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home Muflord Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Stanislaus Church, 201 Buckbee St, Rockford, IL 61104. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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Katie Zych
July 27, 2016
Anne,
It goes without saying what Jim has meant to me and our Beloved Gene for many, many years, You and Jim were our extended family and always will be,
The emotion of Jim's Death comes with a
broken heart and yet a joyous one. We all know his Buddy Gene has been waiting for him and I can only imagine the beautifulreunion.
You and I now have two wonderful Angels that will watch over us and protect us forever.
Peace and love to you and all the family Dearest Friend. My prayers are with you all.
Michael Cannariato
July 27, 2016
I was fortunate enough to get to know Jim Freshman year at Boylan. We were in the same homeroom, #209. Early in the year we had the Dixon State Hospital Soap Drive. Because of Jim, our homeroom won, as Jim collected more soap throughout his neighborhood than anyone in the entire school. There is a humorous twist to this anecdote. He finished in a tie with another of our homeroom students, vaulting us to be the most generous homeroom contributor during that Fall of '65.
Both Jim and the other student appeared on the cover of Boylan's newspaper, hailing their charity for the less fortunate, the severely handicapped housed at Dixon State Hospital.
Except the other student who tied Jim had a different strategy than Jim. The other student got to school early and raided the barrels in other classrooms, gathering soap from them before turning them into #209. Ironically, their two totals ended in an exact tie, as I recall.
Jim's service, generosity, and compassion were first recognized at this young age by all with the eyes to see. Reading his obit, it's obvious it continued throughout his life. Whenever someone like Jim passes, a kinder gentler world mourns his loss, for such passings leave a whole impossible to fill. He impressed me when I first met him as a freshman; may his soul rejoice in the glory and rapture of his heavenly Father. May his soul, and the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.
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