James Belcaster
Of Arlington Heights

James Belcaster was born in Caulonia, Italy on September 30, 1915 to Nicholas and Mary (nee Rubino) Belcaster. He died Friday, November 10, 2006 in Buffalo Grove.

James is survived by his daughter, Judy (John Sr.) DeGrazia of Arlington Heights, his grandchildren, Gina (Kurt) Dunklau and John Jr. (Pauline) DeGrazia, his great-grandchildren, Danny and Alli Dunklau and Maura, Sean and Fiona DeGrazia, his brothers, Gino (Patricia) and Julius (Peggy) Belcaster; his brother-in-law, Richard Maslo; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (nee Traficanto), his parents, his sisters, Theresa Maturo and Isabelle Maslo and his brother in law Michael Maturo Sr.

Visitation 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (four blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights and Monday, November 13, 2006 at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 (www.eyesight.org).