John "Jack" S. Volpe
August 1, 1932 - August 7, 2019
John S. Volpe, “Jack Darling”, age 87, a lifelong resident of Lake Forest, died on August 7, 2019, peacefully at home with his family and “Angel” caregiver, Al. He worked amongst his father, mother, brothers, sons, and nephews at their family excavating and asphalt business, Volpe, Inc. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie Vienne Volpe (2017); parents Sam and Margaret Volpe; brothers Samuel (Doris), Robert (Donna), and Donald (the late Carol). Father of Mark (Leslie) and Kent (Kari); grandfather of Olivia and Marli Volpe, and Ben, Alexandra, Jordan, and Brooke Riewer; brother of Richard (the late Beverly); uncle of Sherry (the late Steve) Beard, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Interment will be private in St. Mary Cemetery, Lake Forest. A reception will immediately follow mass at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of St. Mary. For additional information contact Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest, 847-234-9649 or www.RTfunerals.com.
John S. Volpe, “Jack Darling”, age 87, a lifelong resident of Lake Forest, died on August 7, 2019, peacefully at home with his family and “Angel” caregiver, Al. He worked amongst his father, mother, brothers, sons, and... View Obituary & Service Information