James L. Drozd

James "Jimmy" Drozd passed away on Friday July 21, 2023, at his home in New Lenox. He is preceded in death by his father, James; and his sister, Christie. Jimmy is survived by his mom, Pat; brother, Danny (Kirsha); children, Colin, Ashton, and Rhyse; his best friend, Daniele; brother-in-law, Jeremy; and his nephew and nieces, Jack, Quinn and Breck. He was born on July 24, 1980, in Blue Island, to James and Patricia Drozd. Jimmy grew up in Peotone, which is where his love for all things on two wheels began .... from BMX to dirt bikes to Harleys - he could do a wheelie on anything! He raced motocross competitively and was one of the best. Jimmy became a Local 1 Ironworker after high school, in which he was also one of the best. He was so proud to be an Ironworker and loved to show his kids the buildings on Chicagos skyline that he worked on. In 2005, he became a dad to his son, Colin, whom he adored. In 2007, he married Daniele, and they had two children, Ashton and Rhyse, who he adored as well. Although they didn't stay married, Jimmy and Daniele remained best friends and parented the children together with so much love. Everywhere that Jimmy went, he brought smiles and laughter to whoever he would meet. Visitation for Jimmy will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 4:00PM - 8:00PM. Funeral Mass will be held the following day at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Manteno at 10:00AM. Burial will immediately follow at Peotone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice or towards his three children.