James John Bambulas

James John Bambulas, age 86, of Thornton, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Carol A. Bambulas, nee Coleman. Loving father of Connie (John) Jeka and John (Tammalynn) Bambulas. Cherished grandfather of Steven Nowicki, David (Karolyn) Capodagli, Hollie Bambulas, and Andrew Bahm; great-grandfather of Aiden and Riley Capodagli. Dear brother of the late Nancy (late David) Embry and the late Thomas Bambulas. Preceded in death by his parents John P. and Alice Bambulas. James was a United States Navy Veteran. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162 ^nd St. South Holland, IL. Funeral service Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home with Pastor Duane Fluechtling officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens – Homewood, IL. Memorials to Honor Flight Chicago (9701 W Higgins Rd Ste 310, Rosemont, IL 60018) are appreciated. For more information, please call 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com