James G. DeGregorio
3-9-1962 – 12-9-2023

It is with great sadness that the family of James G. DeGregorio announce his passing at the age of 61 on
Saturday, December 9, 2023, after a courageous battle with long term illness. Jim will be lovingly
remembered by his wife of 16 years, Maria Elena (Carreon); his brother, John (Rosanne); his nephew;
Johnny (Sahar); his mother and father-in-law, Samuel and Clara; and numerous other family members
and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Nellie.

Jim was a hard-working man who enjoyed a variety of careers including printing, personal training, and
auditing for the State of Illinois. He loved spending time with family, cooking, and running marathons.
Jim was an avid Cubs fan and a beloved CCD teacher at Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for
17 years. He will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit.

Visitation will take place on Friday, December 15 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Wolniak Funeral Home,
5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629. Friends and family are asked to gather on Saturday morning,
December 16, at the funeral home for prayers at 9:00 a.m. before leaving for Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church, 4517 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609 for the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider making a memorial donation in Jim's name to
the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org

Funeral Info:  773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com