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James Patitucci Obituary

James A. Patitucci, Beloved husband of Jeanmarie nee Smith. Devoted father of Stephanie. Loving son of the late Frank and Jenny Patitucci. Fond brother of Frank (Mary Lou) Patitucci. Dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Monday 10:30 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels 1857 N. Harlem Ave to St. Celestine Church. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 3-9 p.m. For info call 773 889 1700

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 3, 2013.

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May 2, 2013

Frankie, please accept my deep sympathy for you and Jimmy's wife and his daughter.
I will always love Jimmy. He was a loving friend, always kind and giving.
I always missed him, now more than ever. He will always be in my prayers.

Paula

March 6, 2013

Frank, I'm sorry to hear your brother passed and offer my sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. Mary Korso

Stephanie Patitucci

March 5, 2013

Mom, yor the best mom ever! Dad was funny always making me laugh! Love you!

March 4, 2013

Forever Jimmy and family. We send the warmest condolnces for your loss.

March 4, 2013

Jimmy you treated me always as a son even when my Father retired. We send our deepest condolences to the family. It is a true honor to have been blessed by your talkings to me and presence. God bless you and family!!!

Jerry Carr Jr and Family

Lorrie Strzepek

March 3, 2013

Jeannie and Stephanie,
Your wonderful husband of great pride, a father with unconditional love ex specially for his daughter. His great sarcasam towards friends and loved ones. He enjoyed life from swimming to the best cook outs and even the love of golf:) His charm and gentle hands reached out to so many wonderful people.He will be missed but not forgotten. He made a big difference in my life! Love you so much!

Kerri (Kudek)Huggett

March 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Jeannie, Stephanie and the entire Patitucci/Smith family. May you find comfort knowing Jimmy is watching over you from above. Krell/Kudek Family

Fred and Lee Karlinsky

March 3, 2013

Our deepest condolences to you Jeanie, Stephanie and your family for your great loss.I will always treasure the great times we had working together but especially our days on the golf outings.We will keep you in our prayers

March 3, 2013

What a great guy Jim was! He always had something witty to say and he made me laugh. What else can you ask for? I'll miss him a lot. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, Jeanne and Stephanie. I love you both and am here for you if you need a hug or shoulder to cry on.
Take care,
Mary Murphy

March 3, 2013

Dear Jean and Stephanie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Jim will always be remembered as a loving father who supported his daughter's efforts at all her Special Olympics activities. He was a kind and gentle man. God has taken him to a much better place with no more suffering and pain. He now watches over you. In sincere sympathy, Ann, Carl and Greg Donis

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