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James DeStefano Obituary

DeStefano III, James V. suddenly, age 42, beloved son of James V. Jr. and Maryann (nee Benedetto) DeStefano, loving father of Kelly DeStefano, cherished significant other of Sherry Pobuta, dearest brother of Donna Stade, Anthony, Michael and Gina (Joseph) Honer, dear uncle of Thomas and Jessica. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., to St. Stanislaus B & M Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Thursday and Friday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. 773-622-9300 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2002.

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MICHELE JACOBELLIS-TERMINI

January 10, 2017

I MISS HIM EVERYDAY. HE WAS THE BEST COUSIN EVER!!

Cindy Meyers

December 27, 2002

Sherry, my deepest sympathy to you and Kelly. In the short time I knew him, I really became very fond of the both of you. My prayers are with you.

Cindy

Dawn McPhee

December 22, 2002

I would like to express my sincerest condolences for your loss. Jimmy was a very good friend of mine in grammar school and I have thought of him often throughout the years. I was lucky to know him.

Edie Van Geertruy

December 21, 2002

To The DeStefano Family,

My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful and caring guy.

I worked for Jimmy for a few years and I will always remember what a great guy he was. He will be greatly missed.

Russell Hendericks

December 21, 2002

To Sherry & The Family of Jimmy

I'm sorry for your loss. Jimmy D was a friend that will be missed.

Olga Romanenko-Jones

December 21, 2002

I offer the DeStefano family my prayers. I knew Jimmy when we were teenagers, he was a great guy and a good friend.

Olga Romanenko-Jones

Cindy Netzel (Carcione)

December 21, 2002

Dear Jim, Maryann ,and Donna

I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Jimmy as I know him.I am the granddaugter of the late rose sommario {DeStefano}Jimmy and I were talking not to long along how fast our lives can change. He was 1 month older than me to the day and he will be greatly missed. We didnt' get to see each other much but when we did we laughed but mostly about the stories he told me about Uncle Jim. In my heart I think Uncle Jim needs him selfish as it may be...but for the rest of you, you all have a very special

and wonderful angel... We had to leave out of town and were unable to attend Jimmy's services so we are sending our love and prayers to you all.. love, Cindy Don and Family

Marvel and Wes Jacobson

December 19, 2002

Dear Sherry, Kelly, and the DeStefano family. We were all very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Rose & Al Gunderson

December 19, 2002

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jimmy. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by those those who knew and loved him. Our prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.



Sincerely, Rose and Al

Phyllis Skiba

December 19, 2002

Maryann,



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be unable to attend the services, but wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Phyllis

Cathy Wiland

December 18, 2002

Maryann and family you have my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry to say I wont be able to attend the services. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Julie & Chris Dumler

December 18, 2002

Dearest Sherry, Kelly and the entire DeStefano Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of our beloved Jimmy. We will keep him and you in our hearts and prayers. Jimmy was a great man, companion,father and friend. He will be missed every day.



All Our Love,

Chris & Julie Dumler

Jim & Mary Metz

December 18, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to Sherry and Jim's family. The world has lost a great guy and we will always remember him.

Jim & Mary

Joseph and Carol Adornetto

December 18, 2002

Sherry and family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The world has lost a great man. Our prayers are with you. God Bless, Joe and Carol

Bob Robison

December 18, 2002

My deepest condoleces for your family. I also will miss his great friendship and neighbor.

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