James E. Zurawik, age 65 native of Chicago and lived on the Southside. He had a love for motorcycles, traveling, carpentry, fishing and boating. His career as a Chicago Police officer consisted of patrolling the Robert Taylor homes with the Chicago Public Housing Unit for 18 years eventually retiring as a Bomb and Arson detective. Jim was a quiet, laid back, kindhearted and gentle soul. His humor was dry and would always keep a person on their toes. He retired in Cape Coral, Florida where he resided with his long-time companion and best friend, Kathy Wrona.
Jim had a love for the sun, water, boating and named his boat "Time Served" to represent the 28 years he served with the Chicago Police Department. Jim enjoyed carpentry and handcrafted many clocks that he proudly displayed around his home. Beloved long-time companion and best friend of Kathy Wrona; grandpa to Bill Heisinger and Genevieve Jaros; loving brother of Judith (the late Owen) Roberts; dearest uncle of Scott (Sarah) Roberts and their children Will, Emma and Annie; fond cousin of Jackie (Rick) Durkin and their children Laura Khasho and Leslie Albrecht and late cousin Robert Vanucci; loving former husband of the late Debbie. Visitation Wednesday 3:00-9:00 pm; St. Jude at 7:00 pm. Funeral Thursday 9:15 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Street to Queen of Martyrs Church for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation or Gold Star Families Foundation in the name of Jim Zurawik would be appreciated.
