James J. Daly

1955 - 2022

James J. Daly, a resident of Naples, Fl, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 18, at the age of 66. He was born in Brockton, Ma. on October 8, 1955. He is survived by his loving wife Susan Arnberg and his beloved stepdaughter Colleen McGhee French (Richard) of Wellesley, Ma. Jim is the son of the late Mary and Francis P. Daly.

Jim had an extensive career as a wise and trusted tax counsel, starting at Coopers & Lybrand and then Kraft Foods in Chicago. Over his 27 year career with that company, his responsibilities increased significantly, and he moved many times in service of the company (Chicago, NYC, London and in Switzerland: Zurich and Lausanne) transitioning from Kraft to Philip Morris and then Mondelez as the company and his responsibilities grew. He retired in 2015 as Mondelez's Senior Director of International Tax Planning.

He earned several degrees: Loyola University School of Law (JD), New York University School of Law (LLM), University of Illinois Chicago (MBA) and University of Rhode Island (BS).

Jim is also survived by his large and loving family of two brothers and four sisters and their spouses: Francis Daly (Barbara Hunt) of Waldoboro, Me, Cheryl Daly of New York City, Joseph Daly (Angela Stanziano) of New Canaan, Ct and Narragansett, RI; Deborah Daly of Dublin, OH, Joanne Daly (Guy Millick) of Narragansett, RI, Mary Daly (Michael McMahon) of Kingston, RI as well as his brother-in-law William Arnberg of Port Charlotte, Fl, 11 adoring nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Jim's life will be celebrated at a later date in three places he loved: Chicago, London and Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.