James R. Breen

December 21, 1943 - July 18, 2015

James R. Breen James R. Breen was born the son of the late Joseph F. And Muriel G. (nee Pemble) Breen on December 21, 1943, in Joliet, IL and passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18,2015 at his home in Roselle, IL, formerly of Minooka at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Zegger and husband Tony of Itasca, IL ; two grandsons, Jake and Nicolas Zegger who were the “apples of his eye”; also left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Rosemary (Fred) Ruettiger of Christopher, IL and Ruth Ann (Marvin ) Angus of West Frankfort, IL; three brothers, Harold (Carol) Breen of Morris, IL, John “Jack” (Vickie) Breen of Channahon, IL and Ray (Cathy) Breen of Channahon, IL; one uncle Donald (Janette) Breen of Joliet, IL as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Joseph Breen, Paul Breen and Robert “Bubba” Breen; one sister, Regina Kulwin and Deborah’s mother Lois (nee Ward) Breen. A United States Veteran, and a member of Laborers Local 75 Jim retired from Murphy Brothers Inc. after many years of service. Having been deeply devoted to and appreciative of his family Jim will be missed very much at family gatherings. Time spent with his grandchildren was most precious to him. He also enjoyed playing poker, fishing, tinkering with cars, Harley Davidsons, the farm life an avid Bears fan and was a real handy man capable of building just about anything. Funeral Services for James R. Breen will begin at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon. Visitation also on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service begins. Fr. Daniel Hoehn officiating. Interment Private. For Information www.themaplefuneralhome.com