September 30 1937 November 13 2022
Obituary James Tellone, age 85, of Villa Park. Beloved husband of Margaret Tellone, nee Czajkowski; loving father of Julie (Andy) Willson , Claire (Dennis) Davis, Carol (Jeff) West, James Jr. (Lorre) Tellone, Suzanne (Mike) Langer, John Tellone, Nicole (Chris) Marshall, and Christopher Soraparu; dear son of the late Frances, nee Genovise, and the late John Tellone; devoted grandfather of 31; great-grandfather of 23; great great-grandfather of 3; fond brother of Marilyn (Ralph) Henschel and Michael (Debra) Tellone; uncle of several nieces and nephews; godfather to over 40, and loyal friend to so many. Since he was a little boy in Chicago, Jimmy’s life was full of adventure; traveling to Florida or Tennessee to spend the summers with family or friends. When he was old enough, he enlisted in the Illinois National Guard and was assigned to an MP unit for three years. He then became an apprentice plasterer, and in 1959, his dream of being a Police Officer was fulfilled when he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff for the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, where he would spend the next 39 years. Jimmy started as a Patrolman, and advanced to Detective Warrants Div., Detective Sergeant Violent Crimes/Narcotics Div., and Lieutenant/Watch Commander Patrol Division. He was a member of the Anti-Sniper Team, and instrumental in forming the new Explosives and Hazardous Device Unit, as their Supervisor and Bomb Technician. During his career, Jimmy experienced the many excitements, joys, long nights, and tragedies that came with the job. His dedication to the people in his personal and professional life will never be forgotten; and his love, kindness and generosity will be remembered by all those who knew him. Visitation Friday, November 18, 2022, from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Steuerle Chapel, 350 S. Ardmore Ave Villa Park, Illinois. Funeral Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11:00 AM from the funeral home to St. Alexander Catholic Church, 300 S. Cornell Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181. Mass 12:15 PM. Interment Private. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161. To send flowers to the family of James, please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James A Tellone September 30 1937 November 13 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Villa Park, state: Illinois