James P. Ghiglieri Jr.

James P. Ghiglieri, Jr.

Aug. 5, 1954 - Dec. 9, 2023

TOLUCA - James P. Ghiglieri, Jr., 69, of Toluca, IL, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, at Northwestern Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on August 5, 1954, to James P. Ghiglieri, Sr. and Dorthiana Ghiglieri. He graduated from Toluca High School in 1972. He graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 1976 with a finance degree, and was a pitcher on the baseball team. After graduation, he returned to Toluca where he followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps and began working at Citizens National Bank, eventually becoming President of the bank.

In 1977, he met his future wife, Mary Kay, who had just started working at Toluca Junior High as a Language Arts teacher. They were married on December 29, 1978.

Jim made a tremendous impact on the City of Toluca. He served on the Toluca Park District Board for 46 years, and was Park Board President for many years. He was a member of Toluca Rotary, the Toluca Business Association and Knights of Columbus. One of his greatest passions was the Toluca Labor Day celebration, where he was the committee president and announced the Labor Day Parade.

Jim was a past Chairman of Community Bankers Association of Illinois, and past Chairman of the nationwide Independent Community Bankers of America. These roles allowed Jim to travel around the country, being a true ambassador for community banks. He continued to support community banking when he joined Shazam.

Jim had a strong faith and was a dedicated member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Toluca, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, usher, and an altar boy in his youth.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; his three children: Jim (Sarah) Ghiglieri, Matthew (Stacy) Ghiglieri, and Kristin (Anthony) Parrick, all who reside in Washington, IL. He is also survived by his eight beloved grandchildren: Ella (12), Eva (10), Mila (10), Sammy (9), Kaia (9), Olivia (8), Jack (7), and Amelia (4). He is survived by his two sisters: Cathy (Mark Holland) Ghiglieri of Pinehurst, NC, and Carol Winchester of Sarasota, FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim had a passion for Notre Dame football, golfing, the Chicago White Sox and Disney World. He was extremely giving, caring and thoughtful. He had a true gift of making everyone around him feel special. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life presence, his big hugs, his incredible sense of humor and his love for his family.

Visitation will be held at St. Ann's Church in Toluca on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held at St. Ann's Church in Toluca on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Additional visitation time will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. before Funeral Mass. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Toluca Park District, St. Ann's Church, or Eastern Marshall County EMS ambulance service.

Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial home, Toluca is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.