James Chapralis Obituary

Chapralis, James "Jim" C. age 75, beloved husband of Sally (nee Ross) Chapralis for 37 years. Died on November 10, 2007. He is also survived by his dear sister, Angela (husband Manole) Javella, and the nieces and nephews that he was so proud of: Melanie, Erwin, Christopher and Jacqueline DeSa; Anthea, My, Stephanie and Andrew Tran; and Philip, Kathy, Brandon and Kristy Javella. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Journalism, and was very proud of his Greek heritage. Jim is best known for his interest and career in fishing. He pioneered the international fishing travel business by first establishing the fishing division of Safari Outfitters, Inc. in 1960/61. Then, in 1975, Jim and others founded PanAngling Travel Service, which he sold in 1998. In addition to winning several fly-casting awards, Jim's many writing credits include published articles, newsletters and books such as Fishing Passion and Master your Fly Casting. His most recent book, Le Shack…a very special fishing place, which was published a few weeks before Jim died, describes the stories and characters of a hide-away in the woods, as well as Jim's "addiction to Central Wisconsin stream trout fishing." Services have been held. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd., c/o Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 773-736-3833.