James “Jim” R. Musial Sr., 75, of South Elgin. Beloved husband of 53 years to Carolynne “Kay” (nee De Pasquale); loving dad of James Jr (Melissa Hayden), Daniel (Deborah) and the late Tracy Anne (Mark) Geils; cherished grandpa of James, Eric (Gina), Lauren, Joshua, Ashley, Joy, Daniel, Erika (Zachary), Kelly and McKenna; dear son of the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Chlebik) and brother of Eddie (Marcia), Johnny (Pat) and Bobby (Joan); caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Fond owner of Casper and Grandpa of Sox. Jim was a postal worker for Park Ridge for 36 years. He was an avid White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears fan. Visitation 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 95 S Gilbert St (at State St), South Elgin. Funeral 11:00a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment River Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson.org, would be appreciated. 847-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com