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James Naccarato Obituary

James Louis Naccarato ,"Jimmy", age 71 of Chicago passed away on January 27, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Beloved son of the late Renza and Tony. Dearest brother of Robert (Mary Ann). Loving uncle of Mark (Laurie), Vincent (Rebecca) and Diana (Tim) O'Brien. Fond great uncle of Taryn, Austyn, Joey, Gabe, Alex, Elena, Andie, Toni & Luca. Jimmy was the former owner of il Vicinato Ristorante, where he dedicated his heart and made countless friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at Our Lady of Hope Church,9711 West Devon Ave., Rosemont at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8 until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment Private at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. Arrangements by Marion O'Connor Friel, Green Burials of Love, Ltd. Info: (773) 774-0366 or [email protected]

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 22 to Mar. 7, 2014.

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jerry gleicher

February 16, 2023

above all, he was my friend, I loved him then and still do. Jimmy was real, nothing fake. 9 years later and we still talk about him and still miss him.

Dorothea Breedlove

July 13, 2014

Oh Jimmy~
I am so very saddened to hear of your passing. My heart is heavy~ but full of great memories. All my love to you~ until we meet again ........

Tony Vitale

July 12, 2014

Thank you Jimmy for your friendship for so many years All the way back to the Double Z. And inviting me to your home in Mesa, and our last time together at your home on New Years eve. I love you and miss you very much. God Bless you. Tony V.

Jerry

March 9, 2014

I will miss your friendship,you were truly a kind gentle giant. Thanks for all you did for so many people. Janis and all of our children loved you. I loved you.
Jerry G.

Jack D'Amico

March 8, 2014

Jimmy, I'll miss the good times we had on the golf course and at Festa Pasta Vino. You are one of a kind!

March 7, 2014

WOW! You will be missed by many. Thank you for being part of our lives. You went above and beyond for us all!
Love Bridget Kocis (McDonough)

Paul Duggan and Family

March 7, 2014

To Jim's family. Please accept our prayers and condolences. We always enjoyed our time with Jim. We hope his golf swing is better in his new spot. We will always treasure our time with Jim, Ivo, Collette, Florence and the gang at Il V. A nice man, and fun guy and a great smile... I will always think of him saying... heh Paulie!!

March 7, 2014

Bobby, Mary Ann and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we will dearly miss Jimmy. Our sincerest condolences that we are out of town and we will not be able to attend his memorial service.
Love Larry & Lori Pahlke

March 7, 2014

We miss you old friend. Rest in peace.
Love
John and Joy Tasiopoulos

March 6, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family, sorry for loss.

Daniel Smilanic

March 5, 2014

Thanks for all the kindness to me and to my mother at your restaurant. If I were not in Rome, I would be at the Mass.
Fr. Dan Smilanic

Judi Chambers

March 3, 2014

Jimmy, we spent a short part of our lives together . . . and a large portion of our lives apart. As a result of that time spent together, we share your family and they will always be a part of my life. . . I love them dearly. Thank you for bringing us together. You will be missed. I can still hear you singing . . “It's wonderful . . . it's it's marvelous”

Judi

chas. canon

March 3, 2014

so sorry to hear of your passing, Jimmy, but I still want your salad dressing recipe. Do I have to come and get it?

Cynthia Lesner

February 28, 2014

Rest in peace, Jim.

CHRIS SIMIGLIANO

February 27, 2014

Sending prayers & my deepest sympathies to Jimmy's family & many friends. He was my very first boss.

Jill and David (Toci)

February 27, 2014

Thanks for all the great times shared at Il Vicinato Jimmy Nac! Thank You for your friendship to my Dad. Our sincere condolences to all of Jimmy's Family and friends.
Love, Jill (Toci) and David H.

February 26, 2014

Jimmy,
From the hard work you put in at Il Vic as well as your dedication to The Caputo Scholarship/Heart of Chicago Association, to the many laughs we had throughout.
You will be missed my friend!
God Bless.
Bobby Martin

February 23, 2014

Jim's Family,

I am one of Jim's many friend's. Jim was a very nice and hard working person.

I traveled with Jim to Europe and New York. Always enjoyed myself and learned alot from Jim.

God Bless his family and may he rest in peace.

Gil E

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

February 22, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Hope Church

9711 West Devon Ave., Rosemont , IL

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8

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Hope Church

9711 West Devon Ave., Rosemont , IL

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