James Dupuis

James Dupuis, age 86, of Kankakee passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born September 15, 1933 in Chicago, the son of Sydney L. & Rose (Gringer) Dupuis. James married his loving wife, Dolores C. Grayeda on September 25, 1954 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Chicago. She preceded him in death on February 29, 2016. He was a devoted husband, loving and caring father. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James was an accountant and tax preparer. He owned Manhattan Bookkeeping for over 30 years, retiring in 2016. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church for 39 years and served as a member for the finance council. James was also a member of the Sons of Italy, the Quadrille Dance Club, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and loved going to Wrigley Field and other major league ball parks to watch his “Cubbies” play. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling. He played in numerous leagues. He enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos. He loved to travel and one of his lifelong dreams was to see the Chicago Cubs win the World Series. On November 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, his dream came true. Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim Dupuis of Kankakee and Jerome (Julie) Dupuis of Kankakee; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Margaret (Dave) Sula of Herscher, Roxane Dupuis of North Chesterfield, VA, Deanne (Ron) Young of Aroma Park, and Nicolette Dupuis of Baltimore, MD; fourteen grandchildren, RJ (Leigh) Young, Amber Dupuis, Jessica (Todd) Heldt, Michelle Dupuis, Katie (Joe) Miller, Elizabeth (Tony) Ewald, Jonathon Young, Breanne (Clay) Coffman, David Sula, Abbie Young, Sydney Dupuis, Anthony Dupuis, Gregory Dupuis, and Michael Santagata; seven great-grandchildren, Carter, Kasen, Matthias, Maddon, Ember, Arlo, and Addison; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Teresa Troccoli of Portland, OR, Audrey Graffis of Deltona, FL, and Peggy (Tee) Sunkins of Kankakee; and two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Michael (Anita) Troccoli of Crystal Lake, Bob (Estelle) Dupuis of Elgin, and Toni Dupuis of Kingwood, TX. In addition to his wife, Dolores Dupuis, James is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Grace Dupuis; step-father, Joe Troccoli; one brother, Walter Dupuis; one sister, Arlene Dupuis; and one granddaughter, Rebecca Young. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, private family service will be held. Inurnment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to St. John Paul II Catholic Church.

James Dupuis

September 15, 1933 - May 25, 2020