James A Oppolo Jr

James A. Oppolo Jr., age 40, of Crown Point, IN, passed away June 20, 2014 at his home. James is survived by his wife Jessica Oppolo, nee Pavich, his son James Soria, His Parents James Sr. and Kathleen Oppolo, nee Sullivan. His sisters Nicole (Brian) Jacobs and Lauren (David) Bukovac. He is also survived by his nieces & nephew Ella, Anna, Avery, John & Isabel. Many aunts, uncles and cousins, his Mother-in-Law Suzanne Gillette and several brothers & sisters-in-law. Jim was a dedicated 16 year employee of the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Most recently, he proudly served on the Marine Unit. He was outgoing and fun-loving and found the most pleasure in spending quality time with family and friends. Jim was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Visitation Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Lying in state Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN) with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Cemetery - Schererville, IN. Memorials to the American Leukemia Foundation P.O. Box 2270 Roswell, Ga. 30077 or The Lake Co. Chris Anton #125 F.O.P. Crown Point, IN appreciated.