It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Robert Paternoster of Fairbury, Illinois, who passed away on February 18, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Robert Paternoster to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter "Bud" Paternoster and Anna Eileen Grosse Paternoster. He is survived by : his spouse Michele Whitfill; his children, Kristi Sutter (Rob) and Jeff Paternoster (Nathan Correll); his grandsons, Alexander and Jacob Bingham; and his sister Becky Debatin.

The family suggests memorials be given to Prairie Lands Foundation (for North Park seating improvement) or Dominy Memorial Library, both in Fairbury.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes