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James Spiotto Obituary

Name: Funeral service for James E. Spiotto
Start: 2020-03-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

James E. Spiotto, 73, of Lincolnwood, passed away on February 27, 2020 from a sudden heart attack. Beloved husband of Ann Spiotto, nee Humphreys. Loving father of Michael (Michelle) Spiotto, Mary (Sean) Sullivan, Joan (Mike) Murphy, and Kathy (Kyle) Manny. Dedicated grandpa of James "Jack", Michael "Ben", Sean, Claire, Ryan, Annie, Marie, James "Jimmy", and Betty. Dear brother of Joan (Bob) Lynch and the late Michael Spiotto. Adored son of the late Michael and Vinetta Spiotto. Loving brother-in-law of Mary, Tom (Jo), Ivan (Julie), and Kathryn (Lou Zanine) Humphreys. Proud uncle of Tim (Tansy) Lynch, Beth Lynch, Julie (Erik) Wahlborg, Elizabeth, Tom, Greg, Ian, and Lucy Humphreys. Dear cousin and friend of many.

Jim was partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP for over 30 years. He was a nationally known expert in his field, a lawyer's lawyer, and an amazingly effective advocate for his clients. He will truly be missed by all.

Funeral services, Monday March 2nd, 11 AM, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Ave, to Queen of All Saints Basilica for a Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be made to The Catholic Charities, 721 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, or https://www.catholiccharities.net/DonateNow/GeneralDonations.aspx, or The University of Chicago Law School, c/o James and Ann Spiotto Scholarship Fund, 5235 S Harper Court, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615, or http://give.uchicago.edu/law. Visitation Sunday, March 1st, 1 PM to 7 PM, at the funeral home. Information 773-736-3833 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for James Spiotto

8 Entries

James Spiotto

March 30, 2022

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Wayne Strauss

February 22, 2021

To Jim's family: As we approach this sad anniversary, I wanted you to know that Jim is - and will always be - fondly remembered. My Debt Investments class has learned what he meant to me, and how very much he meant to the financial services industry. I do my best for the students; but they would have benefitted so much more by hearing from Jim Spiotto. May God comfort and bless you all. Wayne Strauss

Wayne C Strauss

July 17, 2020

To Jim's Family: I'm so sorry for your loss; really, our loss. I just found this while seeking background information to introduce Jim to my upcoming Debt Investments class at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. He had spoken with my class before, and I hoped to have him speak with us again this year.

I knew Jim through my work at OppenheimerFunds, where I was Product Manager for a line of municipal bond mutual funds. He helped us with many things, and was the smartest, nicest and most interesting man I ever met. I try to follow his example; but those are impossibly big shoes to fill.

Please accept my deepest condolences. Peace.

Wayne Strauss

March 3, 2020

Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace

March 2, 2020

Dear Ann and Family:

My deepest condolences on the sudden passing of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jim during my time at UIC as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement, supporting Dean Michael Pagano and the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Jim was a founding member of CUPPA's Board of Visitors, now known as the Dean's Council. He brought a great deal of interest and passion to his position and we will always be grateful for his leadership, friendship and support. He cared a great deal about our students, faculty and programs--that's just how Jim was.

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As we journey through Lent, let us remind ourselves of The Cross that Jesus lovingly carried for us and the Resurrection that gives us hope, peace and joy on Easter morning.

Sincerely,
Mark Valentino
Associate Dean for Advancement
UIC College of Dentistry

Peter Glick

March 1, 2020

Dear Ann and Family,

When my father (fellow member of the bar) passed almost three years ago, Jim told me "we lost one of the great ones." Today, I can only say, "We have lost the greatest."

I never had the honor of knowing Jim via his personal life, however professionally he is simply irreplaceable. Jim's knowledge of so many facets of municipal law helped deepen my personal knowldge which supported my professional career in so many ways that I cannot begin to identify.

Jim will be forever missed in the municipal finance community. I am sorry I never had the opportunity to let him know how much he helped me. Please accept my condolences.

May his memory be a blessing,

Sincerely,

Peter Glick

Peter and Veronique Casey

March 1, 2020

Dear Ann and family,

We have just learned of the tragic loss of your Husband and Father Jim. It is with a heavy heart that we offer our deepest condolences to you. Be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will remember Jim as a gentleman, a great friend and highly skilled professional. May he rest in peace.

Fr Thomas Nangle, CPD chaplain retired

February 29, 2020

Ann and all, I'm so sorry to read this. Jim was a gentleman through and through, now gone to God. I'm so glad we re-connected accidentally some years back, long after our St Juliana days, and we enjoyed and laughed over common memories from those good years. May he know our God's peace and perfect creation now, and may you all know God's sustaining grace as you mourn.

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