James Nicholas Mark

Birth Date: 
Monday, March 20, 1944
Date of Death: 
Monday, September 30, 2024

James Nicholas Mark

a.k.a Simmy, a.k.a Ace

March, 20, 1944 - September 30, 2024

Married his High School Sweetheart Geraldine Barry, Father of 7 Daughters, Bridget (Oscar), Debbie (Rick), Diana (Rich), Traci (Pat), Lois (Dave), Tricia (P.J.), Natasha, Father, a.k.a “Old Man” to 1 Son Jimmy (Giselle). Grandfather to 15 with an ever growing list of Greats!

With “Born to Raise Hell” tattooed on his sleeve he was a Union Painter, a budding Entrepreneur, an avid but perhaps sometimes too adventurous hunter and fisherman, an Owner of a Horse Racing Stable and after retirement discovered a wild love of treasure hunting at estate sales and doublin’ his money on EBay. 

A born and raised Chicago Foodie he happily did his duty keeping local hot dog stands and pizza places open for decades.

Enjoyed trying to order a pepperoni pizza at the McDonald’s drive-thru a little too much. 

Never had to wait in line at the local Post Office since he’d randomly “drop off donuts!”

 

Best friends to all the pleasantly plump birds, squirrels and furry pets on Kildare. 

Fought the good fight being the last man standing with his trusty Flip-phone.

Donations in his name may be made to https://www.canterusa.org/donate-usa/

Visitation: 
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Funeral Service: 
The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Rd.)
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 2:00pm
Interment: 
Acacia Park Cemetery

Guestbook

Anonymous replied on

April pellegrini
Im so very sorry for your family's loss ..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he be in peace.. and may God's grace and love be with you all. April pellegrini Necedah wisconsin

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Dory Tripoli( Trumbulovic )
Dearest Mark Family, for those that don't know or remember me . My Father was Vince Triopli great life long friends with your Daddy . I was told growi g up about the many adventures they had Ong with others friends that went before him. epic fishing trips, hunting trips, and of course, the parties I was too young to know about with Peggy and your mom and our dads. May God comfort you during this difficult time, but take comfort and knowing that I believe with my whole heart that they were joined together for one more huge Horaha. May his memory always be a blessing to you all one day we all be Joined together again . Love you, Gerry Berry love to all Vince's daughter Dori and the Tripoli familyg

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Dory Tripoli
I apologize for the errors in my last message. I useed voice to text like the old lady I am.

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Jeanne Rascon
Gerry and family, we are all so sorry for your loss. I remember how funny and nice he was. He was liked by everyone who knew him. He loved his family and I know how much you will miss him. Love and prayers to you all.

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Kiele Sanchez
Oh Simmy, you and Jerry meant the world to me growing up. I would beg to come to your house where you spoiled Brett and I. I love you all dearly, and I am utterly heartbroken to write this. I’m so sorry for your loss. The hole is immense. Xoxo kiele