James M Vertucci , Veteran of the US Army, beloved son of the late Silvio and Catherine Nee Xamplas; loving father of Michael (Lara) and Laura (Tony Golec); grandfather of McKenzie; fond brother of Fred, Mary Lou Ginter, Tom (Mary), Donna (John) McCarthy and the late Patricia Pellegrini; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 8:45 am from Grein Funeral Directors 2114 W Irving Park Rd to St Benedict Church, 9:30 am Mass, Interment Mt Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm. 773.588.6336 or greinfuneraldirectors.com