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James R. Davy

1933 - 2023

James R. Davy obituary, 1933-2023, Glen Ellyn, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

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James Davy Obituary

James R. Davy passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023 at home in Glen Ellyn with his family by his side. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends a few weeks before. Jim was born on January 23, 1933 to the late Edward & Florence Davy. He was the devoted husband of Diane for 62 years, loving father of James F., Therese (Steven) Davy–Graham, Rose (John) Slivka, MaryAnn McGerty & Joe (Lynn) Davy, loving Papa to Sean (Luda) & Sonja Davy, Emily & Jessica Graham, Luke & Beth Slivka, 1LT Michael McGerty, & Erin & Kevin Davy, and Great-Grandpapa of Noah & Aubrey. He was preceded in death by older siblings Edward "Bud" Davy, Sister Florence Davy, BVM, Helen Mahoney, Robert Davy & Adelaide O'Keefe. He was a loving uncle to many. To honor Jim, keep his kindness going, visit a lonely person, bring donuts to a neighbor, walk an acquaintance down the hall, or any small action that might brighten someone's day. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Visitation will be on Friday, February 17th from 3-8 PM at Leonard Funeral Home, 565 Duane St. Glen Ellyn. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 10 AM at St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Burial is private.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 16, 2023.

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John Gawne on behalf of Peggy, my mom, and our brothers and sisters.

February 17, 2023

Jim Davy and his loving wife Diane are two of the kindest and sweetest folks Peggy Gawne and her family have ever known. Rest in Peace, Jim.

Pat and Karin Knutson - Spring Hill, TN

February 16, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Davy Family. Lean on each other for comfort and support and celebrate James' long and wonderful life.

Ginger Olson/Slivka

February 16, 2023

The kindness Jim shared with everyone. My fondness memory was sharing a lovely meal with the family visiting with his sister, i believe a retired nun. Other times while visiting with daughter Rose and her husband John Slivka in Wisconsin. My thoughts and prayers to the family. God is with you all.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn

565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Feb

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. James the Apostle Church

480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL

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Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn

565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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