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James Giambalvo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2002.

James P. Giambalvo, 59, of Chicago and Lahaina, Maui, died December 15, 2001, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2002 at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago. Visitation with the family will be at 9 a.m., with a reception following the service at a location to be announced. After graduation from Notre Dame (class of 65), and two years in the U.S. Army, Jim joined The Northern Trust Company in 1968. He closed his 31-year Northern career as a Vice President with the Master Trust sales staff. Jim and his wife, Kathleen, spent most of their retirement enjoying the spirit of Aloha at their home in Maui, where Jim played golf and cheered for the Chicago Cubs. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Giambalvo; two sons, David Giambalvo of Chicago, and Brian Giambalvo of Milwaukee; his father, Nunzio ''Jim'' Giambalvo (Barbara) of Palm Beach, FL; his mother, Mary Giambalvo of Chicago; and a brother, Paul (Claire) Giambalvo of Upland, CA.

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August 24, 2020

Sheila R Shultz posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2002

Paola Ribaudo Pickrell posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2002

Susie Naye posted to the memorial.

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Sheila R Shultz

August 24, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Paola Ribaudo Pickrell

January 3, 2002

As I look at this empty space the many memories of Jim and Kathleen flood my thoughts. I can only offer our deepest sympathy to the Giambalvo family and the hope that time will soften the pain.

May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand during this difficult time.

Paola

Susie Naye

January 2, 2002

Dear Kathleen, I want to send my sincere condolences on Jim's passing away. I am a United Airlines employee, and met Jim several years ago onboard a flight to Seattle. I was equally impressed by his great sense of humor as well as his sense of purpose to his chosen life. I considered him to be a good friend and was quite upset when I received your e-mail. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost him, Kathleen, and I can only say that I'm happy he was able to benefit from a few years of sun and surf in his beloved Hawaii. Thank you for letting me know about his passing. I was touched that you took the time to write to his friends and let them know....Sincerely, Susie Naye