James E. Mocarski, aged 82, from Darien, Illinois, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was the husband of Christine (Podrazik) Mocarski and father to James B. (Chris) Mocarski, John Mocarski, and Julie (Kevin) Cercello.
He is also remembered as a grandfather to Amanda, Samantha (Mark), Lexie, JT, Joe, Ben, Ryan, and Dan, and great-grandfather to Luke. James is survived by his brothers Tim and Don Mocarski, among other family members.
**Why this matters**
The passing of James E. Mocarski marks the loss of a long-standing member of the Darien community and a patriarch to a large family. His life and relationships reflect the importance of family connections and community ties.