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1926

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2018

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Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street

Chicago Heights, Illinois

James Di Santo Obituary

Di Santo, James A. "Jimmy" Age 92. Passed away peacefully September 12, 2018. Schererville resident, formerly of Homewood, Riverdale and Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Pullman Tech Graduate Class of 1944. United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Retired with over 50 years of service as a Country Club Manager at Olympia Fields Country Club and LaGrange Country Club. Husband for 61 years of the late Louise (nee Bedzyk). Father of James (Mary) Di Santo, Denise (Terrence) Lynch, William (Marina) Di Santo and Michael (Kimberly) Di Santo. Grandfather of 12. Great-grandfather of 20. Great-great grandfather of 3. Brother of Grace (late Ted) Pecora, Rose (Nick) Zagotta, Anthony (Laurie) Di Santo and the late Dominic (late Pearl), Carl (late Katherine) Di Santo and Josephine (late Augustino) Dal Santo. Son of the late Catherine nee Adducci and Alec Di Santo. Jimmy enjoyed the horses, watching sports, spending time with his siblings and watching his family grow. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 4:30 p.m. For further service information 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2018.

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September 17, 2018

May time soften the pain until all that remain is your wonderful memories you've shared with James and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
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September 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Sarah Newell

September 14, 2018

May Grandpa Jim Rest In Peace. He was the best neighbor I could have asked for.

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Sarah and Teigan Newell

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September 14, 2018

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your beloved, James. May God embrace you with His comfort, strength, and peace. - Psalm 29:11

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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