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James Buonomo Obituary

Buonomo, James "Pepsi" 93, of Melrose Park, beloved husband of the late Annie, devoted father of Yolanda (Robert) Dean and Peter, loving grandfather of John (Carrie) Simmons and Lori Funderburk, proud great-grandfather of Blake, Peyton, Gage, Kristin, dear brother of Joe and the late Cheach, Chris, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 a.m. at the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Ave (at Broadway/19th Ave) Melrose Park. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. Info 708-344-0635.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 25, 2009.
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Hi Pete, sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We just found it coincidentally on-line. We all think of you guys often.

The Kaloustian's in Wood Dale

March 14, 2009

I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF JIMMY AT THE MAYWOOD SPORTSMAN CLUB AND SUBURBAN SPORTING GOODS. HE HAD INTERESTING STORIES ABOUT HUNTING AND SPORTING CLAYS. HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND SYMPATHY. SINCERELY, JEFF HERZBERGER

JEFFREY HERZBERGER

March 2, 2009

Peter and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. We will miss him.

Bob and Toni Argento

March 2, 2009

Bob and Toni Argento

March 2, 2009

Our deepest sympathy and regrets for the loss of your father Pete. He was one hell of a guy!!

Edwin,Lois Boik

March 1, 2009

To Pete and Family
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love and warm wishes,
Lola (Danny's Cafe in Melrose Park)

Lola Castillo

February 26, 2009

Jim will be remembered for his story telling & teasing the kids in the family. Always enjoyed his humor. God bless his family. Nancy Ariola (Naperville, Il)

Nancy Ariola

February 26, 2009

Although I did not know "Pepsi" very well, whenever I went to Suburban Sporting Goods to "visit' , & Pepsi was there, he always talked to me as if we were friends for years. I have missed see him there & was told he was not well. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing on a really nice guy. Alan

Alan Serlin

February 26, 2009

Jim will be remembered as the great man and storyteller that he was. My father and I always enjoyed his company. My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.

Neil Cacciottolo

February 26, 2009

How many nights did we sit around the kitchen table drinking Sambuca (with 3 coffee beans) eating popcorn, and laughing? You were never out of stories. How time does fly. Rest well, Pepsi.

Diane Orth-Wininger

February 26, 2009

Jimmy was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I will remember the many "treats" he'd bring for us when we were kids. He will be missed.

Annette Argento-Szczasny

Annette Szczasny

February 26, 2009

hi ann sorry about jim havent seen you guys for a long time i hope the rest of your family stays healthy lol al and jeanette koller

February 25, 2009

Our families shared many laughs and some very good times. Our sympathies go out to the entire family.

Vince & Dolores Argento

February 25, 2009

I'll always remember the stories and the man who told them.
God be with you Jimmy.

Jerry White

February 25, 2009

I'll miss the "Great talks" we had on the bench at Maywood ..I'll miss a Great Guy.

Chuck Diminuco

February 25, 2009

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