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James P. Fiala

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Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Darien

7710 South Cass Avenue

Darien, Illinois

James Fiala Obituary

James P. Fiala, age 72, beloved husband of Holly, nee Harrison; loving father of Rebecca and Joshua; dear brother of Robert (Paula); devoted uncle and cousin. Memorial Service Saturday 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin Street, Downers Grove, IL., Int. Private. In lieu of flowers donations to American Battlefield Trust and St. Andrews Episcopal Church appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Modell Funeral Home. For info: 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 7, 2019.

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February 13, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one.May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

February 8, 2019

Stanley and I are brokenhearted. We will miss our yearly dinners that Jim so expertly prepared and brought to us to enjoy. Stanley cherishes his college memories of both Jim and Holly. We both cherish their lasting friendship for all these years.

Love, Dawn and Stanley Shell

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St. Andrews Episcopal Church

1125 Franklin Street, Downers Grove, IL

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7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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