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Note: James R. (Babe) Restivo Freeman Spur- James R. Babe Restivo, 64, of Freeman Spur, died at hishome, Sunday, April 4, 2004, 8:05 AM, with his family by his side.
James was born on January 3, 1940 in Freeman Spur to Cottie & Fern (Dare)Restivo. He married his high school sweetheart Doris Lynn Ellington onAugust 24, 1957 at the Herrin First Presbyterian Church. Including theircourtship, they were together for fifty years.
He served in the United States Air Force where he was trained ininformation services
Mr. Restivo, better known as Skip by his buddies with the Department ofCorrections, retired as Leiutenant in 1990 after serving 26 years as acorrection officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. After hisretirement he worked in the private sector as an investigative supervisorfor Correction Group of America for three years. His career took he andhis family to many different places in the United States.
James was of catholic faith. He was an active member of the Freeman SpurFin & Feather Club. He was a certified firefighter and volunteered hisservices to the Freeman Spur Fire Department. He was a member of theFreeman Spur American Legion Club. He was a quiet family man with a slywit who, in his spare time enjoyed teasing his grandchildren and watchingdocumentaries on the History Channel.
SURVIVORS:
Wife- Doris Restivo- Herrin
Daughter & son in law- Mari & Gerald Hairr- Freeman Spur formerly ofDurham, NC
Daughter- Jami Restivo- Anna
Daughter- Lori Massey- Springfield, MO
Daughter- Patti Ridgeway- Freeman Spur
Son & daughter in law- Jimmy James, Jr. & Melanie Restivo- Freeman Spur
Eight Grandchildren:
Jeri Hairr- Durham, NC
Calli Hairr- Freeman Spur
Toni Restivo- Anna
Larry Massey, Jr.- Springfield, MO
Thomas J. Ridgeway, Jr.- Freeman Spur
Mikala, Jayce & Jimmy Michael Restivo- Freeman Spur
Four Great Grandchildren & one on the way:
Patrick Hairr- Durham, NC
Marc & Derick Crabtree- Durham, NC
Christian Lee Restivo- Anna
Sis & bro in law- Jeanette & Arnie Edson- Freeman Spur
Sister & bro in law- Barbara & Chuck Foster- Freeman Spur
Bro & sis in law- Jackie & Sara Restivo- Freeman Spur
Sister- Patricia Restivo- Johnston City
Sister in law & brother in law- Conrad & Sharon Moss- Germantown, TN
Many aunts, nieces, nephews, & great nieces and nephews and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Mary Louise Orosco,and one brother; Joseph W. Restivo.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 7, 2004 atJohnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Harold McClure willofficiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitationwill be from 6-9:00 PM, Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at the funeral home.
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