James E. Barkai, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away on April 11, 2021 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Virginia Schrage Barkai. Loving father of James G. Barkai; grandfather of Preston Barkai; father-in-law of Kenisa Barkai; brother of Roy "Joe" Barkai, Stephen Barkai, Judith Bell, Anne Coffman, John Barkai, Kenneth Barkai and Gerald Barkai; brother-in-law of Gary Rensi. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was a member of Mello's doo wop group and has been retired from Chrysler after 42 years.