James N. Malatesta, 71Beloved husband of Diane nee Azzaro.Devoted father of Sherriann (Oscar) Polanco and Shaina Malatesta.Proud grandfather of Oscar.Loving brother of John (Annette), Ken (Karen) and Felicia (the late Albert Ellek) Malatesta and brother-in-law of June (Jack) Beckman and Tony Azzaro.Dear uncle and friend to many.Visitation Saturday December 29th from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady, Mother of the Church 8747 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago.Interment Queen of Heaven CemeteryArrangements entrusted to Cumberland Chapels. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com