Joseph R. DuciBella

Joe was and is still my first cousin. (Cuz Joe) He has wisdom like no one else and would be there for you always. I still talk with him, just in a different way. I know he continues to be there sharing his advice, his smiles, and his contagious laughter. Thank you, Joe, for your continued guidance. You always had time for me no matter how busy. Love always, Judy

I never knew you Joe but I've recently become aware of your work. I saw the documentary about The Uptown you were in and actually teared up. I can't believe a theater documentary got me so inspired. You seem like a great man and we lost you too soon.

Dearest Joseph: Thinking of you often, and remembering all the great times we had crawling around the movie theatres at THS. Wondering what happened to the book you were writing The Theatres of Chicago??? Missing you all the time, Love, [email protected]

Always thinking of you Joe and the great times we had at the Theatre Historical Society. May you rest in peace knowing you were greatly admired and loved. [email protected]

JRD: Two Years Gone

I am remembering friend and mentor Joe DuciBella, who passed away June 29, 2007. A tireless historian and preservation advocate, Joe also maintained a successful indpendent interior design firm and maintained friends who shared his interests across the country. He's truly missed here in Chicago, where he always gave us good advice.

Here's one of many tributes that were published:

SAVE THE DATE!

A special day at the Sanfilippo Estate
2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 (Rain or shine)

Friends of the Uptown will host a special day of sightseeing and musical
amusement at the one-of-a-kind Sanfilppo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois,
in honor of the late designer and theatre historian Joe DuciBella, of Chicago.

We are fortunate to be able to offer this opportunity because Mr. Sanfilippo was one of Joe's two dream clients; the...

I noticed that there were no entries yet for 2009, so I thought I could take the opportunity to be the first. There's not a day that goes by that I do not think of Joe and recall him fondly. I also recall his quirks and sharp comments. I think I can speak for several of his friends when I say that we miss him more and more, and we are coming to know just how much we learned from his examples.

Uncle joe was my best friend. I could talk to him about anything. He could always guide me with his wisdom and advice. He will never be forgotten. He has made me the person I am today and forever. I love you Uncle Joe! Thank you

Uncle Joe, meant more to us than some will ever know. He was one to turn to for advice, and guidence through the quandries of life. He was highly regarded and respected in life and after, by those who were close to him. As I earse his phone number from my speed dial, I will never earse him from my heart. He was always busy, but could find time to talk when I called. At times, I thought he was the only one who understood me.
Thank you for being there, Uncle Joe!