Jim J. Garavaglia Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jim J. Garavaglia (Elkville, Illinois), born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on February 11, 2020, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jim J. Garavaglia or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jim R. Garavaglia and Lois Garavaglia (Gentry); and his wife Debra Kay Winchester. He is survived by: his significant other Cindy Laur of Elkville; his children, Jenifer Wilt (Wes) of Pinckneyville, Julie Garavaglia of Du Quoin, Jim Garavaglia, Jr. (Susan) of Pinckneyville, Jay Garavaglia (Amie) of Elkville, Bryan Witcher (Lyli) of Du Quoin and Griffin Tripp (Kathy) of Du Quoin; and his siblings, Charles Garavaglia (Linda) of Herrin, Lou Ann Hamby (Gary) of Freeman Spur and Tracy Garavaglia (Jennifer) of Freeman Spur. He is also survived by nine grandchildren.