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James Short Obituary

Short, James "Jimmy" Beloved husband of Diana Guidara; loving father of Dina (Ronnie) Jarrett, Jennifer Guidara, Zachery and Samuel Short; cherished grandfather of Talia Jarrett and Nicholas Trautmann; devoted son of the late James and Concetta Short; dear brother of Sharon (Bobby) Vardalos, Joseph (Nancy) Shortino, Jeffrey (Mia), Charlene (Ed) Kantor, Gail (Bret) Subsits and Antoinette (John) Villa; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th Street to All Saints St. Anthony Church Mass Time PENDING. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Info: 312-842-8681 or www.dalcamofuneralhome.com to sign guestbook.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2016.

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Jeffrey Ziomek

September 20, 2019

Jimmy you are missed RIP my friend

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 3, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. James will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

September 29, 2016

RIP KNEW YOU MY WHOLE LIFE YOU WERE ALLWAYS A GREAT PERSON I WILL MISS YOU JOE VAC

Jeffrey Ziomek

September 28, 2016

RIP Jimmy Short, Didn't know you for long time but the time we worked together was good . God Bless you and you family.

September 27, 2016

Condolences to the family. Matthew 5:4

Jackie Schwarz-Lonquist

September 26, 2016

To my beloved Short family,
I am so sorry to have received this sad news. I am so sorry I am away and will not be there. Please know you are in my heart my thoughts and prayers.
I love you all,
Jackie and Gary

Mike Schwarz

September 26, 2016

To my dear cousins please accept my deepest sympathy at Jimmy's passing. He was a great guy, and I will always have fond memories of him. I am sorry I can't be there, but please know you are in my prayers.

Patricia Vincenty

September 26, 2016

Although I did not know James Short, I heard great things about him. I work with his sibling and It saddens me this happened so quickly. I pray God embraces the Whole Short Family thru this time.

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