James J. Toolis. 68 years. Veteran United States Army - Vietnam. Beloved husband of Constance (nee Leonard) Toolis. Loving father and step-father of James II (Sandy) Toolis, Erin (Patrick) Evers, John (Pam) Toolis, Jennifer Toolis, Brian Solorio and Daniel Solorio. Devoted “Papa” of Lauryn. Jimmy III, Dane, Danny, and Patrick. Step “Papa” of 7.  Cherished son of the late Thomas (late Catherine) Toolis. Dear brother of Thomas, Ret. C.P.D.. The late Gerry, Cheryl (Chuck) Malnarick, late Robert, Richard, Ret. C.P.D. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Jim was devoted to his 8 dogs, his fur-babies. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and fellow veterans. Member V.F.W. Post 6003, Oxford, WI. Funeral services 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018, from the Thomas McInerney’s Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL, to St. Gabriel Church. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Visitation Thursday, September 6, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   Interment: St. Mary Cemetery. (773) 268-0703.