James J. French, 98, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 73 years of Jeanne, nee Collar; devoted father of Steven (Eileen) French and Brian (Carol) French; proud grandfather of James (Abbey) French, Katie (Michael) Fay, Craig French, Corey (Maggie) French, and the late Matthew French; great-grandfather of Johnny, Emmie, Keira, and Patrick; Cherished son of the late John and Mary (nee MacPhillips) French; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Jim was a proud 65 year member of IBEW Local 134.

Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home, 14318 LaGrange Rd, (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.)  Orland Park, IL 60462 to St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Mass 10:00 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.