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James Ballotti Obituary
Formerly of Crystal Lake and LaGrange, he had been a seasonal resident of Bonita Springs for the past 12 years.
He was born June 9, 1924, in Walsenburg, Colo., to Ernest and Beatrice (Pini) Ballotti. After his graduation from Mooseheart High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and went on to serve through World War II. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., and a master's from Northern Illinois University. He taught English for many years including 23 years at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Diane L. (Bacon) Ballotti; his eight beloved children, James D. of Crystal Lake, Michael E. of Bethesda, Md., Anthony L. of Estero, Fla., Lesley L. (Curtis) Wilson of Bonita Springs, Mark B. of Dixon, Matthew W. of Addison, John J. of Bonita Springs and Lisa P. Zarkin of Naperville; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest (Joyce) Ballotti of Pueblo, Colo.; a sister, Mary (Thomas) Urbin of Oxford, Mich.; and a sister-in-law, Gerry Ballotti of Belmont, Mass.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs.
Graveside services with military honors will be at noon Friday, May 13, at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla.
For information, call the funeral home at 239-992-4982.
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April H.
May 18, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Ballotti, but saw that he was a WW II veteran. God bless him and your family. If it weren't for veterans and their service to our country, we wouldn't have the freedoms we enjoy. Take care.
Darlene
May 15, 2011
Your Dad was a very special person who inspired others to do their best. You are very lucky to have had such a wonderful role model and special person in your life. God bless him.
benoit anny
May 13, 2011
in france,
we are so sad to learn that jim, our beloved cousin is passed away.
jim has given us wonderful memories around france, italie and U.S.
laughing and smiling; he was a great and very kind man.
after a bad sickness, now, he 's resting in peace at god's side.
we are by hearth with you in this difficult moment.
condolences for U.S families from french family.
anny(paris) for eveybody in france.
picture: jim with his first cousin elise ballotti (my aunt and the sister of my father)
Michael & Connie Haworth
May 12, 2011
Im so sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with you and your family
May 12, 2011
Sycamore Il. High School classmates from the class of 1959 met for breakfast today and learned of Mr. Ballotti's death. We had him as our English teacher when we were in 8th grade, and he was also the boys football and basketball coach. We all have fond memories of him and consider him to be one of our favorite teachers. Please accept our condolences.
BJ Jungmann
May 12, 2011
I was so sad to see that your beloved Jim had passed away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Halasz
May 11, 2011
Diane and family
Yvonne Barcewski
May 11, 2011
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My condolences to all in the family.
May 11, 2011
I have very fond childhood memories of my Uncle Jim and his family visitng us every summer in Colorado. Lesley, you know what I mean!
xxooxx
Paula
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