James J. Almasy, 69, of Chester, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his home in Chester, IL. He was the son of Joseph C. and Evelyn Mary (nee: Woods) Almasy. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Breese, Illinois. He was a mixer for Gilster-Mary Lee. James was an Army Veteran. He was of the Catholic faith and an avid fisherman. Survivors: 5 Siblings: Raymond (Sharon) Almasy Sparta, IL Penny (Jim) Schlautman Germantown, IL Barbara (David) Otten Chester, IL Carol (Terry) Hartmann Red Bud, IL Sharon Dyke Cape Girardeau, MO 1 Uncle: Richard Almasy Carlyle, IL Many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents Graveside Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Chester, IL Officiating: Fr. Ben Stern Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: American Heart Association