James Edward Gale's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in Crystal Lake, Illinois

James Edward Gale

February 25, 1955 - June 12, 2025 (70 years old)

Crystal Lake, Illinois

James Edward Gale's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes

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James Edward Gale

February 25, 1955 - June 12, 2025 (70 years old)

Crystal Lake, Illinois

James Edward Gale Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Gale of Crystal Lake, Illinois, who passed away on June 12, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin and Evelyn; his mother-in-law Lucia Vittorino; and his brother-in-law Michael Luisi. He is survived by: his wife Rosalie; his sons, Jimmy (Janet Sanchez) and Matthew Gale; his grandson Matteo; his siblings, Bob (Carol), Jeff (Mary) and Nancy Luisi (Phil Kracht); his siblings-in-law, Paul Vittorino (Candice) and Ertilia Vittorino; his father-in-law Matteo Vittorino; his nieces and nephews, Jessica (Eric), Christina (Alex), Robert (Ryan), Beth (Mark), James (Amanda), Michael, Anthony and Matthew; his great-nieces and great-nephews, William, Colin, Emma and Kiera; and his close friends, Enzo and Kaido.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Holy Family Church (2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes



Tue

June 17

Visitation

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home
185 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

Wed

June 18

Visitation

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Holy Family Church
2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067

Wed

June 18

Mass

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Holy Family Church
2515 W Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL 60067

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