I realize that cause and effect are random and meaningless, but I just can't help but feel miffed that the world lost this terrific man, when so many worthless ones get to go on living. He was the father of a friend of mine from high school.



On Sunday June 21, 2009 James (Jim) Anton DeBortoli passed from this world into a fuller life with Jesus Christ our Lord. Jim was a devoted husband, father and brother. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia (Patty) Simpkins DeBortoli, and his treasured children: James (Jim) William DeBortoli, John Anthony DeBortoli and his wife Heather, Joseph (Jed) Edward DeBortoli, Laura Jean DeBortoli, and Kathryn (Katie) Ellen Simpkins DeBortoli. He was a devoted grandfather to his three beautiful granddaughters: Sophia Grace, Isabella Vittoria, and Lilianna Noelle. He is survived by his sister Josephine Marick and her husband Nick and many cousins. In addition to his beloved family, Jim is survived by scores of friends, including his co-workers at the Country Club Rite Aid Pharmacy, where he served members of his neighborhood for over thirty years. The funeral mass will be Thursday, June 25th at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 235 Adams. Visitation will be at Leak Memory on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. , followed by a Rosary. Pallbearers include best friend Charlie Colvin, Bob Weir, West Marcus, Tony Egbuna, Jack Park and Mahdi Al Hallaq. Honorary pallbearers are: George Poulas, Guin A. Nance, and Daphne Simpkins. In lieu of flowers, please make honorary donations to the Alabama Kidney Foundation or the Montgomery chapter of the American Diabetes Foundation. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing