James V. Picardi, beloved husband of Florence, nee Coduto; loving father of Charles (Patricia), Janice L., Phyllis (Lawrence) Harman and the late Anita (Tom) Kamin; fond grandfather of James (Lisa), Bryan (Lynn), Katie (John) Fisher, Carla Marie and Karyn Marie; great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Merrick (Mary), Marie (Tom) Rivers, Paul (Connie), Jerry (Judy), Harry (Karen) and the late Frank, Charles, Guy, John, Cuneo and Michael; fond uncle of many. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Monica Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Member of The Telephone Pioneer of America and employee of Western Electric for over 42 years. In lieu of flowers donations to the Vitas Hospice, 7301 N. Lincoln Ave., Ste 205, Lincolnwood, IL 60646 or The American Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.legacy.com
