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James Valli Obituary
On Sunday, November 30, 2008, while surrounded by his loving wife Irma, mother Ginny, brothers and sisters, Steve (Carla), Michael (Joan), Louis (Sandy), Kay Zotta, Gena, Tommy (Mary), Donna (Ron) Wessel, Marty and godmother Aunt Babe, Jimmy left us to be with the Lord and 'Pops' after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Step children Mark (Beverly), Sabrina (Joseph), Quin (Maureen) will greatly miss their loving and caring Jim as well as Grandpa Jim's grandchildren, Katarina, Kurt, Claudia, Nicholas, Ava, Alexandra, Kira, Indiana, Kennedy and Ethan. Jim was the Owner and Chef of the Marco Polo Cafes and Cafe Blue. The celebration of Mass was held on December 4, 2008 at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Please join Irma and family for a celebration of Jim's life at the Hotel Scottsdale in the Tesoro Lounge at 5101 Scottsdale Road on Monday, December 15th from 4-6pm.
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Ron and Francine Dobkin
December 31, 2008
Dear Irma: We were very saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing and want you to know that we will forever miss his presence on the restaurant scene. Our heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
donna Wessel (Valli)
December 24, 2008
Dear Irma,
Our hearts are so empty right now without our Jimmy here. You were and are the "love of his life". Words will not ever express our loss, but we will remember his laughter, love of life, his calming words, and his love of family and others. Thank you for bringing him back home to be with all of us during his last days--we will never forget that act of kindness! Thank you for being you!!
Love always to you!!
Donna (Valli) Wessel, Jimmy's youngest sister
Jims brothers and sisters Valli
December 17, 2008
Jim is our big brother and we are grateful to Irma for bringing him home to be with us these 9 days. You are full of courageous love and devotion Irma. We know God will bless you abundantly. Thank you dear Lord for your mercy and love for Jim. Bless everyone he touched in life.
All your brothers and sisters and Mom
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