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1940
DIED
2013
JAMES DI NICOLA Obituary
Jimmy is survived by two loving daughters, Krysteen Hjulberg from upper Minnesota and Davie Di Nicola from South Elgin, and their mother, Joyce Cass. Jimmy was blessed with two grandchildren, Allison and Andy Hjulberg. Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife, Sara Tiffin Di Nicola; cousins, Frankie, Cathy Morrone and Camille; and many nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was preceded in death by honorary sister, Genevieve, and his parents.
Jimmy was loved and will be missed by Sara's grandchildren, Shane, Apple, Jesse, Ivory and Eli; and his honorary niece, Wesley.
Jimmy was a longtime loyal member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Jimmy spent countless hours helping others on their own road to recovery. Jimmy will be missed by hundreds of Friends of Bill W.
A private memorial service for Jimmy's family will take place in June in Chicago. A service for Jimmy's friends in recovery will be announced.
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Ian
December 17, 2021
I knew Jimmy since I was a little kid and he would of done anything for me. My dad rented space from him in the Harvester Squre building. One of the smartest men I knew
Dan Chesser
May 15, 2013
Jim was one of a kind .he had a heart of gold Dan chesser sycamore I'll
Lynne Van Slyke
May 15, 2013
Gone my good friend, but never forgotten. The memories that Tony, Wesley, & I carry in our hearts will live on.
Frank Migacz
May 12, 2013
Congrats, Jimmy, you made it!
Steve Walt
May 11, 2013
Jimmy was one in a million. A generous soul.
May 11, 2013
Dovie,Kristeen and Joyce, I am so sorry to read about Jimmy's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayer.
Janice Spraetz
Linette Fant-Pillion
May 11, 2013
With loving Sympathy to the family of Jimmy. He was such an inspiration to me to have fun in sobriety and to enjoy the moment. I will never forget him and his love of life and people!
Linette Fant-Pillion
May 11, 2013
With loving Sympathy to the family of Jimmy. He was such an inspiration to me to have fun in sobriety and to enjoy the moment. I will never forget him and his love of life and people!
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