Jim Masi affectionately known by all as “Mr. Dundee” age 86, of West Dundee passed away under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family at the Bickford in Crystal Lake on Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017. Jim was born on November 15, 1930 in “Old Carpentersville” and was one of three sons born to Philip & Stella (nee Falese) Masi. Jim was a lifelong resident of the area, a 1949 graduate of Dundee Community High School and a lifelong member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee. He was a former member of the Dundee Rotary Club, a member of Dundee VFW # 2298, and a member of the Siena Council# 8546 Knights of Columbus at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Jim was also a very proud United States Army Veteran and served in Germany in the 1st infantry Division Korean War era. In the early 1950’s Jim worked with his family in the operation of Masi’s Pizza and Bowling Alley in downtown West Dundee. He was an excellent bowler and participated and placed in many tournaments. Later, he transitioned into Real Estate Development. Jim began working in Real Estate with his Uncle Floyd Falese, developer of Sleepy Hollow. Jim’s career in Real Estate was for over 40 years prior to his retirement.
Survivors include his daughter: Annamaria (Steven ) Finzel and his two granddaughters; Alicia and Stephanie Finzel. Other survivors include his brother; Philip as well as his nieces, nephews, many cousins and countless friends. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughter; Stella Masi in 1958 and his brother; Nicholas Masi.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 3-8 P.M. at Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and again on Wednesday morning July 12, 2017 at St. Catherine of Siena Church from 9:00 A.M. until time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Burial with military honors will follow at the Dundee Twp. East Cemetery in East Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JourneyCare Hospice 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington IL 60010