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James Gibbons Foskett, Of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on November 20th.
Jim was born in Chicago on February 15, 1942. He was the loving son of Catherine (nee Gibbons) and Walter Foskett. Beloved husband of Mary Adele (nee Wollenberg). Loving father of James Edward Foskett (Janet). Adored “Crampa” of Thea Adele Foskett. Brother of Carolyn (Terence) Mahoney and Gregory Foskett.
Jim graduated from St. Barnabas Grammar School, St. Ingnatius High School, and Loyola University. He was an accountant and eventually had his own construction business.
Jim treasured the times he and his family traveled through the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. He was especially fond of Monument Valley because of his love of John Wayne and John Ford movies.
Jim loved his family dearly.
Proud veteran of the US Airforce in the Vietnam Era.
Visitation Saturday, November 30th from 9:00am until time of chapel prayers, 11:00am at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights. Proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30am.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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