CROWN POINT, Ind. – Jim VanSenus, 45, of Crown Point, Ind., passed away on Sunday, July 17, peacefully with his family by his side at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was the son of Fred VanSenus, president of VanSenus Auto Supply stores and CEO and founder of VSI Performance Warehouse. Jim was co-owner, vice president and general manager of VanSenus Auto Parts in Hammond, Ind. Along with his responsibilities managing the Hammond store, Jim was also involved in the industry as well, attending the SEMA show for many years, working the PWA conferences alongside the VSI staff, and working the VSI booth at PRI shows.

The VanSenus family has been involved in the auto parts business for three generations; with the passing of Jim VanSenus, the entire industry has lost a dedicated, seasoned and talented professional, friends and family noted.