James "Big Jim" Rappold, Sr.

James 'Big Jim" Peter Rappold, Sr., beloved husband of the late Judy; loving father of Janice ( Joe) Beneventi and James, Jr. (Lisa); caring grandfather of Jason, Jillian (Michael) Ranzini, and Ryan; great-grandfather of Emerson; uncle of Kenny and Kevin Kovalskas and the late Tim Baker; long time companion of Kim Thompson; son of the late  Peter and late Marcella (nee Gatch); brother of the late Lorrie (late Alex) Kovalskas. brother-in-law of the late Etsie (late Tony) Baker. Visitation Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 3-9:00 pm and Friday, Setember 24, 2021 8-9:30 am at Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago. Funeral Friday 9:30 am, Processing to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 10:00 mass of Christian burial. INT. St. Casimir Cemetery. (773)927-6424.

Please omit flowers.