James Vincent Hackbert

James Vincent Hackbert, age 57, was born on June 2, 1968 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and passed away on March 6, 2026 at his home.

He is survived by his loving father, Kenneth Hackbert; his dear sisters, Nancy (Greg) Damiani and Sharon (Erik) Peterson; his nieces and nephews, Justina (Sam) Hathi, Jerilyn (Garrett) Moy, Pete Damiani, and Jaime (Nick) DalPolo; and his grandnephews, Rahky, Ronin, Rhys, and Caleb. He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta (nee Bullen) Hackbert, and his brother, Michael Kenneth Hackbert.

Jim enjoyed many sports throughout his life, especially basketball and baseball, and he was an avid golfer. A dedicated fan of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls, he rarely missed the chance to watch his favorite teams play. During his school years in Plainfield, he played the drums in the band, developing a lifelong love of music and rhythm that stayed with him always. He took particular pride in his work in the cabinet business and was skilled with his hands, often working alongside his brother-in-law on electrical projects. Above all, Jim held a special place in his heart for his dogs, whom he loved dearly.