James Panelli Obituary

Mr & Mrs Panelli were by far the most genuine people you could ever meet. I am blessed to have been a part of their lives. I love you both and miss you both so much.

Angel and family, I know how it hurt to lose you dad, he is happy now with your mom. two wonderful people I had the great pleasure of knowing...love to all. Judy Naypaver

Uncle Jim...cannot believe its been 1 year today. I know you have found your heart with Aunt Is by now and you both are at peace..God Bless you

Dear Marie, Jimmy, Michele, Mickey, Angel and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you during this sad time. Please know that it is a sad time for all of us. Although we may not have talked and seen as much of each other as we would like, the fond memories and laughter we shared growing up will never be forgotten. Uncle Jimmy had a bigger impact in my life than he might have realized. He was a special Uncle. His smile, laughter, and sense of humor will always be in my heart. It is comforting to know that he will share eternal life with Aunt Isabelle and his sisters.
Love,
Frank and Maureen ( Las Vegas, Nevada)

To All, I wanted to let you know that I'm deeply saddened to find out about this news!! I Found out Today when I had stopped to visit my dad's grave.I was very surprised & was in disbelief but my heart & thoughts are with you all! Love,your Cuz Marg

Dear Marie and family,
Our sympathies go to you and your family on the loss of your father. You are all in our prayers. Always, Nona, Rich, and Vince Cervenka

DearMarie,Jimmy,Michele,Mickey and Angel,

How saddend we are to hear about Uncle Jim's passing. We will always have such wonderful memories of him and your mom. They were like second parents to me. Their home was open to everyone who walked in and always plenty to eat. My parents would always go there for coffee and I would end up sleepind over. Those memories ae ones that I carry with me forever. Every meeting with Uncle Jim was so welcoming with his warm smile followed by his laugh and a "Hi Babe". He was the best and would always go out of his way to help anyone. I knew Aunt Is was not going to let him stay here much longer, since they belonged together and knowing how he missed her so.
My sympathy to all of you, but knowing the are together now has to be soothing. We will all meet again someday and until then, let our parents live through us and bestow the values to our children they have left to us. God Bless you all.
We were all so blessed to have such great parents and family................
Love you

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My heart goes out to the family of this wonderful man, kind, loving, honorable,caring person..He will always be in my heart, he was always so kind and sweet to me...God comfort all of you at this difficult time..

Dear Marie, Michele, Jimmy, Mickey, Angel and family:
It is with a heavy heart that I write to express our sympathies. Our beloved Uncle Jimmy was such a big part of our family growing up. We have so many fond memories of his gentle ways and kind smile. He would tell a story and be laughing before the punch line and always knew how to have a good time. He was a dedicated husband and father and always respected his sisters.
When we reflect on the life he and his sisters had coming to this country and losing their parents at a young age tells us life was truly a struggle. That struggle built the foundation of their work ethic and commitment to their family. Their life was not easy, but the love of each other kept them strong in their family values and taught them they had to build a life in a new country on their own.
Growing up in Chicago on Keeler and seeing that big Buckingham truck pull up was such a happy time. The surprise visits was like a bonus day for us. Grandma and Mom would get so excited to see that little guy jump out of that big truck. He was a prince at our house and his sisters and step mother use to just beam when he would arrive. When I would come home from school for lunch and see that truck, I would get so excited I would run to get there before he had to leave. He would pet our faces by stroking and stroking and then he would give us a little slap which we knew was his way of teasing us and showing his love. We have so many fond memories from being at the lake and the many family gatherings.
If his height was as big as his heart he would be seven foot tall. There is so much to say about this generation which we are losing but have learned so much from. They struggled for everything. Nothing came easy for them and with the little they had, they built so much. The family he and Aunt Isabelle raised is testimony to how love concurs all and with hard work and dedication nothing is impossible. Our hearts can rest easy that they are now all together and until our journey comes to an end, we too will be joined once again.
Although distance keeps us apart, there is nothing that can replace family. You are all in our hearts as we say goodbye to our beloved Uncle Jimmy.
With much love and deep sympathy…..
Bob and Patti (Lexington KY)

My heart pours out to the family of this great man, he truly was a man of honor, we will miss him dearly, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. May God bring you all some comfort and peace....

Love, Dawn Hall~Nobel & Family

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jim will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 22 APR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Our prayers go out to the family and friends of James Panelli Sr.

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