James Lee LAPASO, Jr.

James married Cheryl Lee STARCEVICH on 31 Dec 1982 in Hays County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mia Orion LAPASO

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Birth: 1925
Death: 2006

James L. LaPaso
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Age 80, late of Elwood, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. Born in Joliet on September 21, 1925 to the late

Frank and Ursula LaPaso, he was a lifetime area resident. A U.S. Navy (Air Force) Veteran serving during WWII. He en
joyed fishing and woodworking. He was a true craftsman.
Beloved husband of 62 years to Rose M. (nee Bortoli); loving father of James (Cheryl), Veronica "Ronnie" (Frank) Brandolino and LeeAnn (Robert) Halweg; proud grandpa of Lisa (Cavin), Jimmy, Danna, Mia; Frankie, Rose Marie, Jimmy, Kris; Leah (Tony) and Niki; dear great-grandpa of Cavin Lee and Zach; Korey, Dan and Paris.
Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tony and two sisters, Veronica and Frances.
Services and interment with honors were held Friday, September 22, 2006 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice. Arrangements by:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
For information: (815) 741-5500

Burial:
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood
Will County
Illinois, USA

James married Rose Marie BORTOLI. Rose (daughter of Livio J. BORTOLI and Anna Sophia SARGENT) was born on 16 Aug 1927 in Illinois, USA; died on 31 May 2007 in Channahon, Will, Illinois, USA; was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, LIving with parents in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois

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ROSE M. LaPASO
(nee Bortoli)

Age 79, died peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Channahon. Born August 16, 1927 in Joliet to the late Lee and Anna Soplie (nee Sargenti) Bortoli, she was a lifetime area resident. Retired from Sears Roebuck in the receiving department after over 30 years of service. She was an excellent cook, especially known for her spaghetti sauce, and was also an avid gardener. Rose always put others needs before her own. She was a beautiful woman in every sense of the word.
Loving mother of James (Cheryl) LaPaso, Veronice "Ronnie" (Frank) Brandolino and LeeAnn (Robert) Halweg; proud grandmother of Lisa (Cavin), Jimmy, Danna, Mia; Frankie, Rose Marie, Jimmy, Kris; Leah (Tony) and Niki; dear great-grandmother of Cavin Lee and Zach; Korey and Paris; Dan and Gianna Rose; sister of Geraldine (Vic) Koelling, and Catherine (Don) Singletary; several nieces and nephews also survive; as well as er dear friend and cousin, JoAnn Polcyn.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, James L. LaPaso (September 2006); her parents; and her dear aunt, Mary Q.
Services and interment were held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood on Thursday, June 7, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. No visitation. Arrangements by: fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, Illinois.