James DeStefano Obituary

Dear Lynn and family- Our family keeps you and yours in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Whigam Finn and Wallace D. Whigam and Family

Dear Jim & Tina, Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your whole family. We wish you peace and God's blessings.

Lynn, Just heard about Dusty's passing through Dee Arrigo. So sorry to hear it. I still remember studying anatomy with him when we were both in school. Sorry we all drifted apart. Can't believe how many years it's been. My prayers are with you. Nancy (Nesset) Walker

Dear Lynn and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of our nephew, Jim. Sorry we cannot be with you at this time due to ill health. Love and God bless, Uncle Ted and Maggie

Lynn:
We just heard about Jim's passing. We are so so sorry.
I am in California with my dad.
Chris and Carl Reynolds

Dear Lynn and family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Jim (Dusty) as we knew him. What an enormeous loss this must be to you and your family. Our hearts go out to you in deep sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers daily. Karen and I will never forget that memorable New Years Eve party we all had with you Dusty and the Kiersh's at the motel on North Avenue back in the 70's. We remember playing the old tunes from the 50's and 60's that night and just enjoying the moment. We're sure you have many moments to remember with Dusty. What an endearing legacy he has made for you and your family. We only wish we were up there to give you a big hug and wish you the best. If you are ever down in Florida we'd be honored to hear from and see you. Again, the best of our love to you!

May God continue to pour out His blessings to you and your family.

Karen & Ron Mele
3460 Indian Creek Blvd.
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-5911

Lynn and Family: Dusty was a wonderful husband, father , and friend. And the memories of him will be with us always. He will be greatly missed. Please call us for anything that you may need, we are always here for you.
Love Richard and Diana Lucas

Dear Lynn & Family,

I was so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I recently spoke with him regarding my mother's funeral (Lydia Mazol). My family goes way back with the Kiersch Family (Jim's grandfather). Please accept my condolences. He will be missed. Andi McClellan (Mazol), Clearwater, FL
(Formerly of Norridge, IL)

Dear Mrs. DeStefano and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are and have been with you throughout this trying time. We know that Mr. DeStefano will live on forever in your hearts and your memories, he will be truly missed.
Love, Tony, Janet, Tom and Jessica

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Destefano. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time, we know he will be deeply missed.
Love Laurie, John, Johnny, Sammy and Jennifer Chwarzynski

Dear Mrs. DeStefano,
Frank and I were deeply saddened by Jim's passing. May God bless and receive him with open arms.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May your happy memories bring you comfort. We will always remember Jim in our hearts. May God bless you and your family.
Love,
Sandra, Frank, Jennifer and Valerie

We send our more sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. There isn't much one can say to ease the hurt you now feel. We can only hope that all the good times you have shared, will sustain you thru the times when his absence hurts the most.
The Boylen Family

Dear Lynn and family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of Jim. It was a trying time for all, but every minute was a precious one. May God bless and receive him with open arms.
May your happy memories help erase the sadness you have now and bring comfort to you.
May God bless you and the family.
Love, Geri and John

DEAR MRS. DESTEFANO,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. DESTEFANO. MY DAD JOHN DELMEDICO REALLY LOVED HIM. HE WILL BE SADDLY MISSED BY ALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE KAREN VALENTINO AND FAMILY

Dear Lynn and Family,

Mike and I were deeply saddened by Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May your happy memories bring you comfort. We will always remember Jim in our hearts.

Love, Mike and Karen Fidkowski

Dear Lynn and Family,

When I was a very little girl just starting kindergarten, Jim was the patrol boy at the street where I crossed to go to Leslie Lewis School. It was my first day and I was with my Mom. I was scared about starting school and I remember that he gave me this big bright smile and asked me my name. I told him it was "Evelyn" and he replied beaming that that was his Mom's name. Needless to say, a little 5 year old girl fell immediately in love with him. He was my first crush and to this very day I remember him with such fondness and always smile. I know he had a wonderful family and life. You are in my prayers. God now has a most wonderful angel.

Dear Lynn and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God confort you at this trying time. Jim and Cathy Cartee(Bourel), Elgin,IL.

Dear Lynn, We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know
that you and your wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy(Cote) Cosentino

Jim was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be dearly missed but we know he is in a better place...looking down on us hoping we focus on all the great memories we have. I pray for God's amazing comfort at a time like this for Lynn and the entire family.

God Bless, Steve Wille

We feel your loss. Great grandfathers are hard to find!

Schwieger- gustafson family

DEAR LYNN AND FAMILY.
IT IS WITH A SAD HEART WE LEARNED OF DEAR JIM'S PASSING. HIS SWEET SMILE AND LAUGH WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY OUR FAMILY. MANY HAPPY TIMES WERE SHARED WITH MY MOM AND DAD AS WE WATCHED JIM AND OUR JIM GROWING UP. WHILE WE HAVE NOT SEEN JIM FOR A LONG TIME, HE WAS ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY DURING HIS LONG BATTLE WITH HIS CANCER. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS AND ASK OUR LORD TO COMFORT YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

LOVE,
JEANNE (CURTO) KOCAL AND HUSBAND TED