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James Sanfilippo Obituary

Sanfilippo, James I. President of Carpenters Local 1539 and Porter Council. Beloved husband of Karen (nee McFarland). Loving father of Michael (fianceé Jessica), Nicholas (Megan), Jeffrey (Melissa), and Jonathan Sanfilippo. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Chase, Anthony James, and Halie. Dear son of Alice Mazgay and the late Michael Sanfilippo. Fond brother of Joseph (Dawn) Sanfilippo, Darlene (James) Coffey and John Sanfilippo. Brother-in-law of Kathleen (Edward) Murphy, and John (Lea) McFarland. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Italian American Labor Council. Visitation Thursday and Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. George Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park, 8301 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2017.
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So sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers

Barbara Master

December 18, 2017

Karen, So sorry for your loss. I am here to help you when you are ready.
Just call me at 708-342-6805.

Brian Henderson

Friend

December 16, 2017

My heart goes out to the Sanfilippo Family on this very difficult day... please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Again so very sorry for you loss

Kathy Ottolino

Family

December 16, 2017

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Ebony Jackson

December 15, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was by far one of my dads (George Johnson) favorites. Prayers to you and your family Karen.

Beth Nelson

December 14, 2017

Rip jim

Jw Zar-Hall

Classmate

December 14, 2017

We have many great memories with Jim, prayers and love to the whole family.Love,Brian Landa

Anne Osika

December 13, 2017

I will never forget James for the kindness he showed to my wife and I after a storm flooded our home several years ago. We were new neighbors and he helped us in our time of need. I will never forget him.

Michael Gibbons

Neighbor

December 13, 2017

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

David and Althea

December 13, 2017

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

December 13, 2017

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9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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