James Patrick Finnegan, 90, (native of Bradford, IL) died peacefully May 23rd, 2025 in Arlington Hts, Illinois. Preceded in death by Phyllis, his loving wife of 64 years, they leave behind 7 children and 28 grandchildren; daughters Peggy (Mike Donnelly), Kathy (Ed O’Malley), Mary Kelly (Bill Cavanagh), Julie (Tim Faulkner) and sons Jim Jr. (Marisol), Joe (Dawn) and Danny. Jim was a Notre Dame graduate with a Northwestern MBA.
We will remember Dad’s love of family, his devotion to his Catholic faith, his passion for ND football, his work to display Christmas nativity scenes in public spaces like Daley Plaza, his Pro-Life efforts, an outstanding sales career, his coaching of youth sports, the joy he had reeling in a big bass and dad’s smiling blue Irish eyes.
Friends will be welcomed at Glueckert Funeral Home in Arlington Heights on June 3rd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be held on June 4th at 10:00 AM at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Wauconda, IL. Interment to immediately follow at Transfiguration Catholic Cemetery.
