James R. Cervone

James R. Cervone, age 69, Army Veteran with 20 years of service; longtime educator who helped improve young minds for over 30 years; beloved husband of Jeanmarie, nee Calcagno; loving father of Alessandra and Francesca; cherished son-in-law of Pat and Cay Calcagno and brother-in-law of Pat (Julie), Tim, Michael (Dawn) Calcagno, Cara (Joe) Marzano and Angela (John) Sebastian; proud uncle of Quinn, Nick, Anna, Ryan, Brielle, Julia, Luke, Kennedy, Michael, Foley, Hayden, Pasquale, Cate, Joey, Olivia, Jack and Anthony; survived by son Jimmy Cervone, brother  Michael and sisters Diane and Tina; dear friend of many; devoted master and close pal of Peanut, Teddy and Stella and special friend of Flash, Paulie and countless other pets. Visitation Monday, May 22, 2017, 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:45 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. Jim was filled with Knight pride, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IC Catholic Prep, 217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com