James Edward Schaefer, Age 76, Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Jasinski; loving father of James (Lora) and Cynthia (Fredric) Zaeske; adoring grandfather of Julia, Amanda, Scott and Christina; dear brother of Elizabeth Marie (the late Joseph) Wnenk and John (Patricia); cherished friend of Donna Mazzone. Proud past Fire and Police Commissioner of Elmwood Park and recently retired from the Elmwood Park Plan, Zoning and Development Commission. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Lying in State, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1530 Jackson Ave, River Forest. Interment Private. For information 708-453-1234