George J. "Jim" Novotny

Age 70, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, raised in Joliet, and a resident of Lockport since 1989. Retired from Citgo Refinery, Lemont in 2012 after 37 years of dedicated service. He was a volunteer firefighter with East Joliet Fire Department, and Fire Chief at Citgo Fire Department before retiring. His love of Great Danes led him to become a Member of the Illini Great Dane Club for 16 years, holding offices of board member, vice president, and president. Season ticket holder with the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team. He always looked forward to spending time at his cabin in Montello, WI, and enjoyed many great years out on the lake and spending quality time with family and friends.

Preceded in death, by his parents, George and Alice (Nee Brown) Novotny; his in-laws, Walter and Beverly (Nee Fracaro) Magolan; and Grandson, Grayson Koltes.

Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Pam (Nee Magolan) Novotny; three devoted children, Wendy Novotny, Nikki (Jeff) Koltes, and Victoria Novotny; His four legged son, Stormy; Six cherished grandchildren, Charity Chishimba, Aaron Darling, Kodie Darling, Kaylin Zeglen, Emma Jean Novotny, and  Cooper Novotny; three sisters, Helen (Dave) Steinberg, Judy Spradling, and Fran (late Dan) Bachan; brothers-in-law, Darryl (Tish) Magolan, Jerry Magolan, and Rich Magolan; and one sister-in-law, Ronell (Tom) Nelson; and numerous cherished family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a Cancer Charity of donor's choice in Jim's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. Following visitation Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed.