James Kircik, 92, passed away Jan. 27, 2002. He was born in Chicago and has resided in Jacksonville for five years, formerly of Chicago and Spring Hill, FL. Mr. Kircik retired in 1970 from the Chicago Fire Department as a Lieut. after 30 years of service. Four brothers and three sisters have preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Anna Soltis Kircik; son and daughter-in-law, Willis James and Merrilee Kircik of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren, Jeffrey W. (Lisa) Kircik of Winter Park, FL and Suzanne M. (David) Hamilton of Richmond, VA; great-granddaughter, Jenna K. Kircik. Memorialization will be by cremation with interment of his cremains in Grace Memorial Gardens, Hudson, FL, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2131 Mango Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Arlington Park Funeral Home, 904-724-6384 .
