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James “Jimmy” Jacobucci - 78

lifelong Chicago Heights

James “Jimmy” Jacobucci. Age 78. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Attended Mendel Catholic High School, graduated from Bloom High School. Attended Southern Illinois University. United States Army Veteran. Worked as School Bus Logistics for the Chicago Heights School District 170 and Warehouse Manager United Warehouse. Husband for 56 years of Leanne nee Petrarca. Father of James (Angela) Jacobucci, Suzanne (Steve) Ankarlo and Jason (Maria) Jacobucci. Grandfather of Mia and Julia Jacobucci, Zachary, Lucas, Dominic, and Alyssa Ankarlo, Olivia, Noah and Maya Jacobucci. Son of the late Cecelia nee Abramowicz and Ben Jacobucci. Brother of Susan (Frank) Kush. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday December 21, 2025 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Funeral Monday December 22, 2025 9:15 am from funeral home to Our Lady of the Heights/St Kieran Church, 724 195th Street, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 am. Private inurnment St Mary Cemetery, Mokena. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

3 Comments

  • Panici Luciano

    on 12/17/25

    My deepest condolences to the Jacobucci family.Jimmy was a wonderful person.  We will all miss him but I'm sure he is on a better place in heaven.

  • Bernie Murphy

    on 12/17/25

    I knew Jimmy since the second grade , so I am deeply saddened by his passing however, he is back home and out of that physical body that was decimated by health issues, God bless Jimmy.... And by the way I'll be seeing ya soon...

  • NormanGok

    on 12/17/25

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