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James Jay Michael Champelli

Chicago, Illinois

Oct 27, 1942 – Nov 20, 2022

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BORN
October 27, 1942
DIED
November 20, 2022
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

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James Michael Champelli

Beloved husband, father and grandfather James (Jay) Michael Champelli served many roles in the 80 years before his death due to cancer on November 20, 2022. Son to Ethel (O’Toole) and Joseph B. Champelli, he was born in Chicago on October 27, 1942. He was older...

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Joyce, just heard, sorry for your loss.

I´m so sorry to hear about Jay´s passing. I am a St. William´s classmate of Jay´s and also a DePaul alum. I remember him as being one of the smartest students in my class. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort and all of your beautiful memories to give you strength and sustain you during your time of sorrow. Joan Inzerillo Robinson

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you through this loss. May God watch over you and comfort you.

Thinking of you as you celebrate Jane ´s beautiful life. He will live on in your heart.

Remembering Jay with fondness and appreciation for the music he provided with the other musicians for the Pine Room Mass. My prayers are with you, Jon, and your family. May perpetual light shine upon your Dad. — Katie Spanuello Rahman (Ascension Teen Youth Group, 1985-87)

I am so sorry for your loss! I am holding the Champelli family in my thoughts and prayers! May your warm memories give you strength and sustain you through this difficult time.

Love always, Melissa and Craig Lagowski

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