James Filpi of Des Plaines, retired officer from the Chicago Police Department and a WW2 veteran U.S. Marine (and Purple Heart recipient); beloved husband of the late Evelyn nee Ricciotti; devoted father of Sharon (Jim) Johnson, Mark Filpi, Dawn (Greg) Johnsen and Michelle (Joe) Barrett; cherished grandfather of Eric (Jenny) Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Jennifer Johnsen, Greg Johnsen, Brittany Barrett and Joey Barrett; proud great-grandfather of Benjamin and Estelle; fond brother of the late Marie Kern and the late Geraldine Gloeckle. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. / Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from chapel to Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago IL., Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles IL.
