James Roll Obituary

James Robert Roll, age 75, a U.S. Army Veteran and a lifetime resident of Stickney, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2009 at home, surrounded by love. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at Mt. Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 S. Oak Park Ave., Stickney, IL 60402. Receiving friends and family from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. James will be resting at Mt. Auburn Memorial Park. Inurnment will be private. James was born in September of 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late James and Valasta Roll. He is a graduate of Mason Elementary and Farragut High Schools. He served two years and was honorably discharged from the Army. He worked for many years for AT&T as a senior standard engineer where he retired after 33 years of service. Over the years, he was very active in his community. He held many positions and was involved in many committees in the Village of Stickney, including a 3-year member of the Police and Fire Commissioners, and has been currently serving as a Village Trustee for the last nine years. He was Chairman of the Public Buildings and Grounds, Zoning, Safety, and Insurance and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. James was also a member of the Faith Community Reformed Church in Stickney and served on the deacon board as Comptroller. He was a lifelong advocate of youth recreation programs. James was a proud member of the American Legion Post 687, of Stickney, the Berwyn Moose Lodge 424, the Stickney Police Association and the Stickney Golden Agers Club. James is survived by his beloved companion, Joan Arturi; step-daughter, Lianne (Robert) Musser; step-sons, Larry (Jean), Daniel (Margaret) and Ronald Arturi; his cherished step-grandchildren, beth Arturi, Neil (Kristina) Arturi, Sarah (Matt) Barr, Lauren (Bryan) Gentile, Erin Arturi, Christine (Greg) Vaupell, Jonathan Arturi, Paul Arturi, Michael (Kyla) Musser, Patricia Arturi, Lisa Muss; and step-great-grandchildren, Matthew Comacho, Jeremy Vaupell, Paige Arturi, Tyler and Alexandria Arturi. He was a dear uncle to many and friend to all. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Community Church, 6825 W. 40th Street, Stickney, IL 60402. Arrangements were entrusted to Mount Auburn Funeral Home. (708) 749-2033