He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on November 17, 1946, and graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois.
James married Karen Sypniewski on January 15, 1972 and they lived in Illinois before moving to Florida.
James had a wonderful career within the Chicago Police departments and was an active member of the Southern Police Institute Alumni Association and had a passion for cars and would enjoy reading organized crime novels.
He is survived by his children David Sazama and Kristina Sazama, and siblings, Catherine Donnelly, Patricia Stuart, Marion Gorsuch and Dennis Sazama.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Sazama family.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17