James Simonelli

James Simonelli, age 87. Beloved husband of Julie (D’Ambrosia) for 62 years; loving father of Julianne (Henry) Shurba; Rosanne Bucaro and Vincent (Cindy); cherished grandfather of Gina (Brian) Newton; Domiano (Lisa) Shurba; Anthony (Sara); Jennifer Bucaro; Steven (Tara); Jessica (Frank) Doman; Jillian Bucaro; Michael and Elizabeth; great grandfather of Sarina and Angelina; fond brother of Carmen. WWII veteran of US Army and worked 32 years for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Generous to all he met. Visitation Thursday 3 - 9pm at Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett, IL. Funeral Friday 11 am. Following services cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. (630) 289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com