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Gigi Malone
December 08, 2025 | Cicero, IL | Friend


Chicago, Illinois
James A. "DiDi" DiGregorio, July 30, 2008, age 59, Viet Nam War Veteran, U.S.M.C., devoted husband of Kathy
DiGregorio, nee Elder; cherished father of Amy, Kristen (Patrick)
Durkin, Jennifer and Joseph DiGregorio; loving son of Pearl (late James)...
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Gigi Malone
December 08, 2025 | Cicero, IL | Friend
Still thinking about you DiDi. The Guides just came in and bought a car and it just made me think of when you used to call me and ask me how many miles should be on your car because you wanted to trade it in. Definately miss having you around. God Bless You!
Frank T
November 21, 2008 | Crest Hill, IL
Dear digregorio family,
We just recently became aware of this terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Please send us information regarding the scholarship fund. Thank-you.
joseph and melisa salerno
August 19, 2008 | Elmhurst, IL
To Didi's family, I am very sorry for your loss. I first met Didi in grammar school when he coached me while I wrestled on the 1983-1984 State Wrestling Champions Vittum Cats. I will never forget the jacket he gave me with the nickname on it, "Lateral Rapp." A name that has stuck with me from the guys I still see from the team back then. I have the fondest memories of Didi and many pictures of him while I was a Vittum Cat. I'll never forget taking the trips to Ohio and Iowa with him so...
Dave Rapp
August 09, 2008 | Western Springs, IL
Our deepest condolences to the family of Jim "DiDi" DiGregorio. The softball world has lost a great man. May he rest in peace.
Northern ICE Fastpitch Association
August 08, 2008 | Wauconda, IL
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have known him for years, first a coach and recently as a umpire. He was truly a special man.
Dave Klupchak
August 07, 2008 | Homewood, IL
To the entire Family and Friends of the Rocker Organization - Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mr. Didi was truly a gifted man and will be missed by more than some could imagine - He not only made his players push themselves to be better, he has made the coaches that have known him or played against him work to be better coaches and mentors for the young woman in the sport of softball and for that I would like to thank him.
He will always be remembered!
Jonathon Harn - Carol Stream Storm
August 06, 2008 | Carol Stream, IL
Dear Kathy & family, I was very sorry to hear of this news. I also worked for Didi at Chicago Shirt - in the art dept, back in the late 80's. I did not personally know the coach side of him. But I do remember his zest for life and how very excited he would get at work about upcoming wresteling matches and events. I can still hear him screaming out "Hey Coach!" And I always remember the many friends he had who would always be stopping by. You were truly blessed as were many people who's lives...
Kristen (Schwarz) Hassler
August 05, 2008 | Elk Grove Village, IL
Dearest DiDi,
You have meant more to me then I could even imagine. Your smile, your warmth, your determination, and your belief. As you are laid to rest today, you will always be with us. You took me in and made me the player as well as the person I am today. I will never forget you and keep teaching young woman the game you taught me.
To the DiGregorio family,
I can not imagine what you are going through, but know that your father and husband have changed so many people's...
Katie McFadden
August 05, 2008 | Carol Stream, IL