James E. Wirtz, age 79, Ret. Capt. C.F.D., U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II, beloved husband for 55 years of La Verne H., nee Burke; loving father of Thomas G. (Mary), Martin J., C.F.D. (Mary Ellen), Terrence F., C.F.D. (Ann), Mary Lou (Chuck) Knibbs and the late James E. (Marianne) Wirtz; dear grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of three; devoted brother of Marie (the late Bert) Wahlen, Robert, C.F.D. (Mary), John (Patricia) and the late George (the late Dorothy) Wirtz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Firefighters Local #2, C.F.D. Officers Association and 47 year member of C.F.D. American Legion Post #667. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Christina Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorials to C.F.D. Gold Badge Society appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 or www.legacy.com
