James J. Fahey, 86, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2010, at his residence with his family by his side. Born in Oak Park, IL, on March 3, 1923, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Belden) Fahey. He was educated in the schools of Maywood, IL, coming to Kenosha in 1997 from Northwest Indiana to make his home. He was in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 until 1946 serving in Europe. On November 23, 1946, he married Yolanda "Pat" Lindblad in Forest Park, IL. For 31 years he was employed as a Stationary Engineer at Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights, IL, retiring in 1987. James was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and former member of UAW. He loved dogs and gardening and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. Surviving are his wife, Yolanda "Pat" of Kenosha; his three children, Patricia (Brian) Buchler of New Lenox, IL, Kevin Fahey of Kenosha, and Sharon Fahey of Schererville, IN; five grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Bridget, Sean and Meghan; four great-grandchildren, Avery, Ainsley and twins Madicyn and Maecyn. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the nurses and staff of Hospice Alliance for their kind and compassionate care they gave Jim. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 17th, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit James Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com