BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

466 North Winchester Blvd

Santa Clara, California

James DeLisle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2017.

James (Jim) DeLisle died peacefully in his Campbell home on June 1, 2017 at the age of 77. Jim was born in Kentucky and settled in California to raise a family after serving in the United States Navy. He was a Supervisor at Litton/L3 Electronics for 50 years. Jim was a sprint car racing fan who also loved Nascar and the 49ers. Jim is survived by his three children Elysse Hack, Joe DeLisle and Ronni Rishwain and his two step daughters Linda Jacopetti and Laura Mazzella. Jim was a loving and supportive grandfather to his grandchildren Sara Hack, Ryan DeLisle, Lauryn DeLisle, Michael Rishwain, Nicolas Rishwain, Dyane Thyfault, Shauna Bond, Ashley Masters, Tyler Morris, Danny Mazzella, Jennifer Mazzella and Sandra Mazzella. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Lima Family Mortuary, 766 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's name to the Parkinson's Foundation in honor of his Father. If you prefer flowers please absolutely no carnations.

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June 14, 2017

Clark Meadows

I worked with Jim and he was like a computer when it came to recall. But the best life lesson was Jim could make me laugh out loud telling a story as well as just remembering a story long told. Love You Jim.

June 12, 2017

Hugh Vanderford

My condolence to the DeLisle family and to the many friends of Jim. I worked many years with Jim and was always impressed with his extreme helpfulness and great enthusiasm.One of the finest men I ever knew and a pleasure to have spent time with.

June 10, 2017

Chuck Scholz

Rest in Peace Jim. My Deepest Condolences to the Delisle Family. (May you keep the memories close to you...) I remember Jim as a Great contributing Supervisor at Litton.

June 7, 2017

Ruth

Dad
Thank you for being a part of my life the last 23 years.Your were the best father in law anyone could ask for. And you were the best Grandpa a kid could have Ryan and Lauryn will miss you being a part of their life. I know you will be watching from above. You will always be in our memories and our hearts.

Love
Ruth

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