James W. Smith
James W. Smith, 80, of Westmont, at rest May 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Stefek); loving father of Kristen Lanzerotti and James F. Smith; dearest granddad of Joseph (Amy) and Bennet Lanzerotti. Preceded in death by his parents James H. and Marie Smith and one sister Joy Riggio. Jim was a retired system analyst for Chicago-Northwestern Railroad. He loved all genres of music and enjoyed gardening. Private family services and interment. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorials in Jim’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/donate or the American Diabetes Association at https://www.diabetes.org/donate. Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
I miss you dad.
Jim,
We’ve known each other since 5th grade at Lincoln School in Downers Grove. We’ve been married almost 59 years. You’ll always be with me. It’s what we do – and I am grateful.
Love you………..
Barb,
Our sincere condolences. You and Jim have become part of our family. I remember how much he believed in me and how much you and Jim supported my journey at Egg Habor. Our Mondays and Fridays won’t be the same, but we will keep his memory alive. Our prayers are with your family.
Love,
Trish (Manager Egg Harbor Cafe Oakbrook)
I don’t know where to start… Jim, I miss you already. I’m so thankful to have met you.. I will miss seeing you opening Barbs door and holding her hand as you came into Egg harbor. All the conversations we had, meant everything to me. Thankyou for all the advice you gave me, it will forever be with me. I love you both…. Barb, You are one of the strongest I know. I have so much to learn from you. I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through. Please stay strong. My prayers go out to you and your family. 🤍
Every time I saw Jim & Barb at Egg harbor it was always my favorite encounter. I’ve never met such a loving, caring couple. Not just with each other but with everyone around them. Jim, I always talked to you about how indecisive I was about which steps to take in my education/career and you always told me to go for it and try anything and everything the world has to offer. I always kept your words of advice & forever will. My condolences to Barb & the rest of your family. His memory will forever live on.
Barb and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim always put a smile on every teammates face at Egg Harbor. We hope to see you frequently so we can celebrate Jim. We’re here for you, Barb.
Barbara, Kristen and Jim, Jr
I am so sorry for your loss. I just learned of Jim’s passing. Always enjoyed the two of you taking your daily walk down Hudson Street. You were the perfect couple. Prayers go out to you and your family.