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John Glavey Obituary

Glavey, John L. (Jack) 52, of Park Ridge, former trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Board of Trade, died of cancer May 5, Resurrection Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Park Ridge. Born to John and Margaret Glavey, Teaneck, NJ, July 27, 1954. Graduated from Columbia University with B.A. in economics, 1976; earned M.A. from Central Michigan University, 1981; and M.B.A. De Paul University, 1989. Active duty service, United States Navy, 1976-82, naval flight officer. Naval reservist, Glenview Naval Air Station, 1982-94. Retired as Lt. Commander. Began his career in banking in New York City. Member of Mensa and founder of his own Organizational Improvement Consulting Company, 2002. Survived by his children, Margaret Eileen (Meg) and John C. Glavey; and his former wife, their mother, Edie P. Glavey, Park Ridge; mother, Margaret Manos, Arlington, VA; brothers Patrick, Denver; and Paul, Washington's Crossing, PA; and sister, Margaret Koplitz, Falls Church, VA. Visitation, Thursday May 10, 6 to 8 p.m., Cooney Funeral Home, 625 N. Busse Highway, Park Ridge (tel. 847-685-1002). Memorial service, Friday, May 11, 11 a.m., Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent, Park Ridge (tel. 847-823-4135). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 6, 2007.

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Richard Schmeling

April 30, 2025

Baby Glave, Thinking of you all the time. I met with some high school friends last and played golf down in NC. When the funny stories started I had several featuring you.

Miss you.

Dick

Richard Gerard Schmeling

December 14, 2023

Jack was the funniest person I have ever known, and when he was on a roll the laughter was infectious. Miss you Jack.

Sherra Kapfhammer

March 11, 2008

To Jack's Family: Jack was a former classmate of mine and we graduated from Dunedin Highschool together in 1972. Another former classmate Steve Dobey told me of Jack's passing and it saddened me to hear the news. I recently lost my husband in June of 2007. My prayers are with each of you. Hopefully as time moves forward your fond memories will sustain you and carry you forward. Sherra Durant Kapfhammer

Steve Dobey

December 6, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. Jack and I went through school togeather in Dunedin, FL. I was very sad to hear of his passing. We had many good times over the years with Bill P. Dan S. Steve A. Tom M. We will all miss him.

Carla Hofland

May 14, 2007

Edie, Meg and John,

My deepest sympathies over the passing of Jack. His participation at Brickton made my work there richer. My hope is that fond memories of him comfort you in the days ahead.

Mark Ryan

May 12, 2007

Edie, Meg and John: We are very sorry for your loss. Jack was a good friend, coach and neighbor. We will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ryans

Wendy Parr

May 10, 2007

My deepest sympathies to your family for the loss of John. I really valued John’s friendship and will miss him a great deal.

May 10, 2007

Grandma Honey, Dad, Mom, Edie, Meg, Johnny, Aunt Peg, and Uncle Pat,

Uncle Jack has always been special to myself and so many others. My family means the world to me even though we do not get to see each other very often. The fondest memory I have was in Florida at Che Che's and Uncle Joe's pool. I was about 12 maybe 13 and I jumped in to the pool and soaked Uncle Jack. My parents just looked at me and shook their heads while Uncle Jack just laughed. I will forever miss him.

Kathleen Byrd

May 9, 2007

Dear Edie, Meg and John,
We are thinking of you and praying for all of you today and always.

Your friends,
Greg, Kathleen, Garrett and Carolyn Byrd

Zeke Turner

May 9, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family of one of my good high school friends. Jack was one of a kind. I have fond memories of hanging out with him in Florida in the seventies.

Shush Stoker

May 8, 2007

Thinking of you. Love, Shush

May 7, 2007

Edie, Meg and John,
We want you to know that we love you, and that we are thinking about you and praying for you.

The Confirmation Class of Park Ridge Presbyterian Church

thomas moffat

May 6, 2007

We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to Edie, Meg and John.

Your neighbors,

Tom and Annette Moffat and Damian Emmer

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