James H. Thorpe

August 14, 1930 - July 6, 2019

James H. Thorpe, Age 88. Beloved Husband of Mary Ellen, nee Saunders for 64 years. Loving Father of Jim (Julie) Thorpe and the late baby Patrick Thorpe, Sandy (Ralph) Adas, Sharon Collins and John (Susan) Thorpe. Cherished Grandfather of Stefanie (Kevin RGFD)Brennan, Lauren Adas, Sara (Christopher,CFD) DeAngelis, Megan and Rachel Collins, Justin and Madeline Thorpe. Cherished Great Grandfather of Brynn and Charlotte Brennan. Dearest Brother of the late Ruth(late Robert) Lowe. James was very involved with St. Symphorosa Parish, serving as an Eucharistic Minister, member of Senior Choir and Super Club. He was a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers with the City of Chicago Local 73, and St. Rita High School Band Boosters. Resting at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th st just west of Harlem) Summit, Il.60501. Visitation Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 3 PM to 8 PM. Funeral Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home to St. Rene Goupil Church for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangement entrusted to Feeley-Balto Funeral Services.