James Edward Drozd

James Edward Drozd, 64, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday March 31, 2018 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. He was born February 26, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife Patricia Ann (Gorey) Drozd who he started dating at the age of 14 and married June 24, 1973 in Chicago, IL, Daughter Christie & Jeremy Zdzinicki, James Drozd, and Daniel & Kirsha Drozd. Grandfather of Colin Moore, Ashton and Rhyse Drozd, Jack Zdzinicki, and Quinn and Breck Pollak. Brother of Lora Drozd, Barbara Levins, and Michael Drozd. He was an avid Harley rider and drag racing enthusiast. He enjoyed working on and driving his pro street 66 Nova, and working with computers. James was proceeded in death by his parents Michael & Dorothy (Swanson) Drozd. He was the owner of Harvey Plating Company, Harvey, IL, and JDS Powder Coating, Peotone, IL. He was also Automated Systems Technician at Dawn Food Products, Manteno, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday April 4th, 4-8pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, 21 N Main St, Manteno, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10am at St Anthony Catholic Church, 7659 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL. Burial will be at Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Morning Star Mission, 350 E. Washington, Joliet, IL 60433