James R. Post, 72, of Chicago, IL, born December 13, 1945, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2018 at LaGrange Hospital with longtime partner Karen Szybowski by his side. Jim was the oldest child of Rosemary and Everett Post and spent his childhood in upstate New York.

In 1968 Jim married Dawn Phillips and settled in LaGrange, IL. Together they had three sons, Brien, Sam, and Steve. Jim took great joy in his boys, working side by side with all three at his company, Post Concrete Repair, which he founded in 1972. The company, located in Chicago, is known for structural concrete restoration and waterproofing. Jim was widely respected in his profession for both his quality of work and innovative thinking. Clients and employees alike knew his gruff exterior and tough work ethic hid a generous heart and wickedly dry sense of humor.

Jim’s passions outside of work included building road race cars with his son Stephen. Weekends spent working on the race cars and watching his son drive at the track were some of his most treasured. Jim was also known for his artistic ability and creativity, which he brought along when he helped son Sam renovate a former Chinese restaurant into a thriving bar in Old Town, Chicago. He always enjoyed spending time with partner Karen, and in later years he could be found catching up on the latest Saturday morning cartoons with his grandson, Cooper.

Jim will be remembered and greatly missed by his family: son Sam (Jessica DeVos), son Stephen (Lisa Post), sisters Carol Post and Mary Post, brother John Post, partner Karen Szybowski, and his three grandchildren Cooper, Sarah and Abby James, along with their grandmother, Dawn.

A Memorial Visitation with the family including a Memorial Service will be held from 2 to 7p.m. on Wednesday, July 25th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. In lieu of flowers, Sam and Steve request that everyone do something meaningful with their loved ones. For Info: (708) 352-6500