James "Jimmy" Renzetti

James "Jimmy" Renzetti

James Renzetti Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Oct. 22, 2025.

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James "Jimmy" Renzetti. Age 64. Lifelong Steger and Chicago Heights resident. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1979. Jimmy's entire working career working as a Glazer; starting at Advance Glass, Creative Mirrors, Ace Hardware and Self Employed from home. Jimmy was a Die-Hard Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks Fan, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and bird watching. Son of Patricia nee Moore and the late Anthony "Tex" Renzetti. Brother of Anthony (Sharon) Renzetti and Jeff (Laura) Renzetti. Uncle of Dominic (Jessica), Alex (fiancé Erin Beland) and Nicholas Renzetti. Longtime companion of Tess Anderson. Friend of many. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks East of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday September 14, 2025 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service 4:00 pm. Burial private. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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