Obituary of James W. Palade

James W. "Jim" Palade, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 4, 1945 in Elmhurst, to John and Elsie (nee Marshall) Palade, he was raised in Northlake, and was a graduate of West Leyden High School. Jim worked as an operating engineer and heavy equipment operator through IUOE Local #150 for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing and keeping his yard in perfect condition. He will be remembered for all the good deeds he did for others, and for being like a father to his grand nephews, Niko and Kino Garcia, and like a second grandpa to his neighbors, Mark and Eric Heck. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Amparo (nee Gutierrez) Palade; devoted brother to John Palade, Marie Peterson, Pete (Connie) Palade, Elsie Quinn, Bob (Beverly) Palade, Jeannie (Neil) Cieslak, and Vikki (Barry) Daidone; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Joan Eagan and Jeff and Annette Heck. He was preceded by his parents, John and Elsie Palade; one sister, Dorothy Palade; a sister-in-law, Marcella Palade; and two brothers-in-law, Pete Peterson and Ron Cowl. Funeral Services for James W. Palade will be on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds, Joliet, Il. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.