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.

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/