James DePina, 73, of 8161 Lanterman Road, Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 am Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his residence.He was born November 26, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Mildred (Wachsmuth) DePina.Jim was a millwright and worked at Johnson Controls where he served as president of the UAW.Jim served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the He man woman haters club playing cards every Wednesday night. Jim could fix just about anything he could put his hands on.Surviving are his wife, Cara O'Dell DePina, whom he married June 19, 1970; his daughters, Dawn Shots of Lawrenceville, and Buffy DePina of Decker; a nephew, whom he raised, Nathan O'Dell; and a grandson whom he had a special bond with, James Shots.He was preceded in death by his parents, James DePina and Mildred (Wachsmuth) Wieter; a sister, Janet Burgos; a half-brother, George DePina, and a half sister, Louise Sanchez.Friends are welcomed to visit with the family at their home for a celebration of life on Saturday, March 3rd from 1:00 - 5:00 CST and Sunday, March 4th 2:00 to 6:00 CST. Goodwin Funeral Home was honored to assist with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com
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