James "Jim" Edward Lozier

James “Jim” Edward Lozier Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12th, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Jim is survived by his wife Renee, his son Jim (and wife Amanda), his son Andy (and wife Kate), as well as his five grandchildren – Grace, Camryn, Emerson, Theodore, and Eleanora. He will also be forever remembered by his siblings Tom Lozier, Connie Kuntz (and husband Mike), and Sheri Femia (and husband Rob). Jim was born on April 16th, 1949 to Edward Lozier and Aloysia Lozier in Jackson, MI. After graduating from St. John’s High School in Jackson, he received a Bachelor’s Degree magna cum laude from Boston College, where he earned a scholarship as a member of the varsity football team. Jim later went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. He made a living as a ferocious litigator for over 50 years, providing counsel to railroad companies, product manufacturers, financial institutions, and medical professionals across the country. He was a leader of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) who bestowed upon him their “Excellence in Defense” award in 2009 – one of many accolades he received over the course of his career. Jim also served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. While he built his professional reputation as an aggressive, successful attorney, his greatest legacy will be as a thoughtful, generous and loving man. Jim’s grandchildren all knew him to be a warm, teddy bear like personality named “Pops”, who was always up for a swim, a fishing outing, a movie, or an oversized ice cream cone. He adored the love of his life, Renee, who he originally met at Boston College. After marriage, they enjoyed a life together in New Jersey (Jersey City), Michigan (Okemos and Cheboygan) and later in Florida (Bonita Springs). Jim treasured time with his family and always enjoyed having everyone together at a lake or the beach. Forever proud of his sons, he often visited them and their families in Ohio and North Carolina. Jim had an endlessly generous spirit, a sharp sense of humor grounded in a strong set of morals and a desire to help others in challenging situations. Genuine in all his interactions, Jim was known for masterfully meandering through conversations, striving for perfection in lawn maintenance, sharing his love of baked goods with all, as well as curating wonderful experiences and memories with those close to him. Jim spent his life helping people and continued to do so after his retirement through maintaining his bar license to support disadvantaged individuals in difficult legal situations. Jim will be remembered for the love he shared with his friends and family as well as his generosity and resilience. Although he endured a series of medical challenges over the past few years, he fought hard to the very end. There is now an immense rift in the lives of those that Jim knew well. He will be missed dearly. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, there will not be any formal services at this time, instead the Lozier family will hold a celebration of Jim’s life near his home in Florida later this year.

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James "Jim" Edward Lozier

April 16, 1949 - July 12, 2024