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Jun 22, 1922 - Mar 9, 2019
Patty, Jim and Families; always enjoyed the banter between your dad and me. His sense of humor was a gift. He liked to tease me about not having a boyfriend!! I would tell him how lucky I was that I didn't. Thinking of you, and extending my sympathy,
Paulette Valier
March 14, 2019 | Lake Placid, FL | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss, Patty. I thought your dad was a remarkable man and he was a joy to be around. Please know that you are in my thoughts and you have my sympathy.
Deb Hudson
March 14, 2019 | Murphysboro, IL | Acquaintance
First, I want to extend, again, my deepest sympathies to you the entire Campanella family on the passing of your loved one, Carl! He was a long, lasting figure to DuQuoin! I loved your Mother, Lenora as well! The portrait of your Mom & Dad was also beautiful. We moved to DQ from LA, CA, in Sept 1966 @ 433 W. Park and Thank God for Campanella's Market! My Dad would send me to the store to get sliced lunch meat for his lunches @ Phelps Dodge. Many times, Jim would be there to slice my order. My...
Patty Cook Davison
March 12, 2019 | Tamaroa, IL | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. Relations with Jim and Kathy along with Patti & Stan Wilson, were such a friend in Banking affairs. A Great Father and a great family. My prayers to each of your family. Gerald & Patricia Feezor
Gerald & Pat Feezor
March 12, 2019 | Marion, IL
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March 12, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one Carl. I have many fond memories of working at the store with Carl. I have a lifetime of memories living next door to the Campanella Family on Main Street.
Richard Rhoades
March 12, 2019 | Grand Junction, CO | Friend
Carl was a good man and a GREAT neighbor! He always had great projects going on and I learned a lot about wood working from him. It was always a joy to see him in the back yard and he would always take the time to visit with our entire family, especially my dad who happened to share the same birthday with Carl.
My heart and love and prayers go out to the entire Campanella family at this time of sorrow but we all know he is up there just grinning down on us with that magical smile of...
JONATHAN RHOADES
March 12, 2019 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO | Neighbor
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lisa & Brandon Maxton
Lisa Maxton
March 12, 2019 | Du Quoin, IL | Acquaintance
I grow up around the store you could not of ask kinder people So sorry for you loss
priscilla Terry
March 12, 2019 | Sesser, IL
Carl James Campanella, age 96, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at his home.
Carl was born June 22, 1922 in DuQuoin, IL, the son of Ottavio James and Antonina Campanella. He married Lenora Irene Quillman on June 8, 1948 in DuQuoin, IL and she preceded him in death on May 24, 1995. Carl had a successful career owning and operating Campanella’s Market with his mother and wife, Lenora for 54 years. He was a proud veteran of World War II with the U.S. 78 Infantry/Filled Artillery Gunmen, entering the United States Army on January 6, 1943. He fought the Great Battle of the Bulge before being honorably discharged on January 28, 1946. He was awarded seven medals: 2 Overseas Service Bars, 3 Bronze Battle Stars, the State Theater Ribbon, and the Good Conduct WWII Victory Medal. Carl was a member of the Brothers of Brush American Legion Drill Team, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a life member of the DuQuoin Elks and the DuQuoin American Legion.
Survivors include his son, Jim (Kathy) Campanella and their sons, Jordan (Candace) and Calen (Katie); his son, Joe (Becky) Campanella and his children Joey, Clayton (Dawn) and Nastia (Charles); his daughter, Patti (Stan) Wilson and their sons, Derek (Salena) and Chad (Kristin); his son, Clem (Kendra) and their sons Cory and Chase; thirteen great-grandchildren; he is also survived by his sister Marie Rice; sister-in-law, Gwen (Gale) Sizemore; brother-in-law, Clem (Linda) Quillman; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Lenora
A mass of Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Joseph Oganda officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the DuQuoin V.F.W. and American Legion.
Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Rosary will be recited at the church on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church or the United States Veteran’s Administration.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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