Obituary of James Biro

James R. Biro Age 64. Peacefully passed Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Joliet to Violet (nee Paluzzi) and the late Stephen Biro, he was a lifelong Joliet resident. Graduate of Joliet West High School and Eastern Illinois University where he received his Masters degree in music education. Formerly employed by Laraway Grade School as the band director and music teacher. Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. Jim had a love for music and was an avid golfer. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jae Rita (nee Smith) of Joliet; his daughter, Jessica (Kale) Martin of Shorewood; his mother, Violet Biro of Joliet; two brothers, John (Amy) Biro of Oak Creek, WI and Jeff (Beth) Biro of Mesa, AZ; several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends including Marcus Taylor and Pavel Kalmykov also survive. Preceded in death by his father, Stephen Biro; and one niece, Abigail Biro. Jim's illness had spanned 39 years and throughout this time, he had many compassionate professionals, excellent doctors, nurses and qualified caregivers. Without them, and there are too many to mention, we would not have had Jim with us for as many years as we did. We would also like to acknowlege the special care that our family received from Joliet Area Community Hospice during Jim's last days. Funeral Services for James R. Biro will be Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Church of St. Jude for Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com