Vincent J. Gamelli formerly of Bartlett Mr. Vincent J. "Jimmy James" Gamelli, 91, formerly of Bartlett from 1954 to 1977, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Kissimmee, Fla. He was laid to rest in Trinity Lutheran Church Memory Garden in Kissimmee. Mr. Gamelli was born Aug. 11, 1912, in Springfield, Mass. He was known in the entertainment world as "Jimmy James, The Wacky Wizard of the Banjo," and entertained for 67 years throughout the Midwest. He owned and operated the Jimmy James School of Music in Bartlett, until his retirement in 1977. A veteran of the Army Air Corps, he served his country from 1941 to 1945, traveling with the USO show, entertaining and selling war bonds. He was a member of the Frankie Carle Orchestra from 1932 to 1939, and the Chicago-based WLS National Barn Dance radio program for many years. Vincent is survived by his wife of 37 years, Hazel; children, James Jr. (Bonnie) Gamelli of Midlothian, Va., Donald (Theresa) Gamelli of Afton, Tenn., Sam (Sus! an) Gamelli of Cedar Hills, Texas, Amy (John) Laubhan of Elgin, Meg Barker of St. Cloud, Fla., and Jo Gamelli of Kissimmee; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife and entertainment partner for nine years, Patti Kelly, in 1963; three brothers; and one sister. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from 2/5/2004 - 2/7/2004.