James DiFiore

Visitation Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021
Visitation Time: Visitation and Funeral at CHURCH
Funeral Date: Saturday, June 26th, 2021
Funeral Time: 9:45 am
Place of Funeral: Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Funeral Notes: Visitation at Church from 8:30 a.m. until time of Service 9:45 a.m.
Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery

James V. DiFiore born February 16, 1937 and passed on June 22, 2021 at the age of 84
DiFiore, James V. “Injun” Beloved husband of the late Antoinette “Toni” (nee Arpino); Dear son of the late Anthony and Margaret DiFiore; Loving brother of Carmella “Peachy” Basile; Fond bother-in-law of Vincent (Mary Ann) Arpino and John (Thresa) Arpino; caring uncle of Margie (Tony) Ritacco, Anthony Basile, Vince (Tina) Arpino, Diane Arpino, Johnny Arpino and Terri (Bert) Arpino-Spies; Cherished great uncle of Anthony, Vincent, Justin, John and Jayden; Loving cousin of the late Suzanne (Barry) Dalesandro; Cherished uncle to Mark (Lisa) Dalesandro and his children Nick, Gia and Isabella; RoRo (Chris) Schurer, and her children Frank and Natalie.
Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Flournoy Street in the “old neighborhood Taylor Street.” A die-hard Cubs fan who proudly served the City of Chicago for over 30 years in the Streets and Sanitation Department. Jimmy was a lifelong parishioner of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii where he spent countless hours dedicated to the Saint Joseph’s Table with his late wife Toni. Jimmy was a dear cousin and godfather to many.
Lying in State Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 8:30am until the time of funeral mass at 9:45am at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington, Chicago, Il 60067. Private interment at Mt Carmel Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Salerno’s Galewood Chapels. For info 773-889-1700. www.salernofuneralhomes.com.