James Anthony DeGiovanni

James Anthony DeGiovanni was born on December 16, 1934 in the small town of Roanoke, Illinois to Aldina and James ""Red"" DeGiovanni. Jim attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where he received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He joined the United States Air Force after earning his degree. James met his wife, Constance Ann Foster, on a blind date when he was stationed at Custer Air Force Station in Battle Creek, MI. They were wed on September 7, 1963. The two left Michigan and headed to Madison, Wisconsin where James earned a Master's Degree in Meteorology at the University of Wisconsin. The couple had three children - Catherine, James, and Mary. The family lived in the Philippines, Seoul Korea, Nebraska, and Illinois. After serving his country for 22 years, Jim retired and began a second career in Colorado working for Lockheed Martin as an Aerospace Engineer. James worked at Martin for 18 years. During this time, his family blossomed as he welcomed two son-in-laws – Thomas Price (husband of Catherine) and Michael Rybarczyk (husband of Mary ) and a daughter-in-law Keirsy Sealock (wife of Jimmy). A loving grandfather, James had 5 grandchildren: Erika (age 24) and Matt (age 21) Price, Garrett (age 20) and Nicholas (age 17) Rybarczyk, and Alex DeGiovanni (age 8). James is survived by his brothers, Joe Degiovanni (Jane) and Tony Degiovanni (Marion); sisters, MaryJo Short (the late Richard), Betty Degiovanni, Theresa Elwood (Bill), and Margaret Cassidy (Bob). James enjoyed traveling the world, photography, playing bridge, skiing, fishing, riding rollercoasters, watching and participating in sports, and meeting culturally diverse people. James Anthony lost his battle with Parkinson's disease and died at home on October 19, 2014. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him as he was truly an amazing man Please leave memories of James and condolences for his family in the guest book below.