Joseph G. Gliwa Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph G. Gliwa of Palatine, Illinois, who passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph G. Gliwa to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph G. Gliwa, Sr. and Marie Gliwa; and his brother Richard Gliwa. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Gliwa; his daughters, Tracey Banville and Jo Ann Gliwa (Kenn Brotman); his grandchildren, Christoper Banville (Kacie), William Gliwa (Grecia), Lane Banville (Regan), Emily Stone and Griffen Pschigoda; his great grandchildren, Eli, Hayden, Emma and Lillian; his sister Lorraine Topor (late Joseph); and his sister-in-law Joni Gliwa.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home (201 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067). A prayer will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church (1201 E Anderson Dr, Palatine, IL 60074). A burial will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at the St Adalbert Catholic Cemetery (6800 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714).
Joe's contributions to high school athletics were recognized with numerous honors.