James Punda

James “Jim” L. Punda, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Crystal Lake.

Born May 20, 1958 in Evergreen Park, he was the son of the late Louis and Catherine ”Kay” (nee Cahalane) Punda.

Jim was a sheet metal worker for over 30 years. He was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and loved rafting, the Chicago Bears and the White Sox.

He was the beloved father of Kira (Alberto) Torres and Stephanie Punda; cherished grandfather of Summer, Logan, and Sophia; loving former husband and friend of Colette Punda; dear brother of Maria (Joseph) Stapleton, Joseph Punda, and Edward (Gina) Punda; and loving uncle and great uncle to many.

The visitation for Jim will be 4-9pm, Friday, September 27 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue at the funeral home at 9:30 am, Saturday, September 28, going in procession to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave (IL Rt. 176), Crystal Lake for an 11am Funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org.

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