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James Napier Obituary

Napier, James F. 92, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband of the late Wallene, loving father of Nancy (the late John) Cottini, Darlene (Tom) VanValkenburgh, and the late James (the late Paula) Napier, dear grandfather of Daniel Young, Mike VanValkenburgh, Kathy Nielson, Leslie Phillips, Kelly Napier and great grandfather of two. Funeral service Saturday, noon at Rago Brothers Norridge Chapels, (Kiersch-DeStefano Funeral Directors), 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Entombment Irving Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation Saturday, 11 a.m. until noon. 773-237-2300 or 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 17, 2006.

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Leslie Phillips

February 17, 2006

Like my sister, i will always remeber the wonderful times we had at our grandparents house, we played cards, rode in my grandfathers VW bug and grandmas nova. The holidays were always fun as well. I know that he is now with his wife of 60 plus years and as well as all the other loved ones we have lost. I will miss you and I love you grandpa. Love always Leslie

Kelly Suchodolski

February 17, 2006

I loved my grandfather very dearly. I remember all the times my parents, sister, and I went over to the house on Roscoe as a child. He was always quick with a joke and always happy to see you. He was always a lot of fun. Sometimes, I can still hear his laugh in my head. I still remember his old red VW bug and Grandma's old green Nova. My sister and I always had so much fun with both of them. He was so very easy to love and I will miss him very much. He has many people waiting for him who will welcome him with open arms.

Craig Pease

February 17, 2006

Jim was the Father-In-Law of my recently deceased sister and grandfather to her two daughters. Where we kind of lost touch over the years, I knew him as a man who was generous and quick witted.



It is my hope that he is at peace and that his family can take solice in knowing that he is reunited with his loved ones.

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