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JAMES AVOLIO Obituary

ELGIN - James J. Avolio, age 80, passed away on January 18, 2016. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed bowling, softball and watching his beloved Chicago Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears. He and his wife were avid world travelers. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda, his brother Robert, his children Charmane, James (Tracy), Celeste (Jack), Colette (Mike), Chuck (Jackie), Lisa, his 10 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 19, 2016.

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Joe Huspen

March 16, 2016

My belated condolences,Jim will be missed.

Sincerely,
Fellow sr leg bowler

Susie Sell-Gaszynski

January 24, 2016

You were a wonderful Uncle and will be missed dearly! Rest in Peace.

You are loved and missed greatly

Bobbie, Tom and Davey Brown

January 24, 2016

Tom Dilley

January 20, 2016

Jim was the most colorful guy on our baseball team. Whether he was with the Turtles or Snails he never failed to come up with some funny comments about the game. We're gonna miss him in the 2016 season and his enjoyable antics that he was known for. Here's sending best wishes to his friends and family.: Tom Dilley

January 20, 2016

I enjoyed the many years participating with Jim as part of the Turtles and Snails softball group. He was a real character. I will miss his humor and comments during the games.
My thoughts are with the family.
Sy Berman

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Bobbie Brown

January 20, 2016

RIch Cinquini

January 20, 2016

I am very sorry to hear about Jim. I played ball with him at Melas Park. He was one of the good guys and will be missed.

Miles Nakashima

January 19, 2016

So sorry to hear about Jim. He will be missed at our ball games where he added so much color and skill to the game.

January 19, 2016

So sorry to hear about Jim. He will be missed by our Softball Group from the Dundee Park District. He had played with us for many years. We send our Condolences.

Scheuermann Family

January 19, 2016

We are very sorry to hear about your loss of Jim. Please accept our deepest condolences.

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