James “J.J.” Bertucci, 70, loving father of James (Christine, nee Bielanski), Joseph and Theresa “Nina” (Lonnie) Falls; devoted grandfather of James III and John Bertucci and Rocco Falls; former husband and friend of Patricia, nee Snyder-Naponiello for 50 years; loving son of the late Anthony “Marconi” and Antoinette, nee Consola; beloved brother of Mary (Anthony) Tadin, Theresa (Ron) Ropke, Catherine “Bobbie” (the late Bill) Mitchell, Ann (the late Ron) Freeman, Helen (James) Pelnarsh and the late Frank “Caush” (late Mary), late Rose (Anthony) Sinople, the late Charles “Chappy” (late Dorothy), late Anthony “Minni” (late Catherine), late Dominic “Mick-Bert” (Nicky) and late Antoinette Galati; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 11:15 a.m. from the Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Chapel, 62nd and Lawndale. Mass 12 noon. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers and Masses, donations to St. Nicholas Improvement Fund, 3721 W. 62nd St., Chicago, IL 60629 or St. Barbara Improvement Fund, 2859 S. Troop St., Chicago, IL 60608 in memory of “J.J. Bertucci”. 773-767-4730
