James Roman Gornick

James R. "Jim" Gornick, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 5, 2026. Jim was the beloved husband of Jeanne Marie (nee Raffaelli) for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Danielle (Kevin) Cayton, Deborah (David) Santi and James R. (Carrie) Gornick; devoted son of the late Harriet and Raymond Gornick; cherished grandpa of Jennifer (Kyle) Mobus, Kevin, Matthew (Vanessa) and Courtney Cayton and Nicholas Santi; great grandfather of Mason, Jordan, Cameron and Lily; dear brother in-law of Daniel (Barbara) and the late Ron (the late Francine) Raffaelli; fond uncle of Frankie, Anthony (Claudia) and Jeff (Kristen) Raffaelli and Jenni (Rick) Pucci; great-uncle of Angelina, Anthony and Analisa.

Through his involvement in Norridge Youth Activities, Jim served as a dedicated baseball and football coach sharing his love of sports with generations of local youth. He also enjoyed his time as a starter at the Des Plaines Golf Center, where he welcomed golfers and combined his passion for the game with the friendships he made there. He loved to golf, bowl and play poker with friends. Jim was an enthusiastic Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and, through his grandchildren's influence, University of Arizona basketball fan. He will be missed.

Visitation Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, and then proceed to St. Eugene Church (Queen of Peace Parish) for Mass at 10:30 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. For more information call (708)456-8300.