James Nasti Obituary

James Paul Nasti, age 51, a resident of Naperville since 1986, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Peggy, (nee) Tomisek; loving father of Christopher, Joseph, and Michael; dear son of James and Jane Nasti; cherished brother of Thomas Nasti and Jane (George) DuPrey; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael and sister Mary. Jim has been a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a Senior Finance Manager with Kraft Foods in Glenview, IL, and was previously employed by The Johnsson Group, Worldbook Inc. and Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, CPA Firm, all of Chicago, IL. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL class of 1974, and was a member of the 1973 State Champion Cross- Country team. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign with a BS in Math and Economics, class of December 1977, and earned his MS in Accounting, class of 1979. He served as a Den Leader and Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack #503 and as a former Scoutmaster of Troop #107 from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL. He enjoyed long distance bicycling and running and completed a number of marathons. Jim loved to read and enjoyed photography. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, July 19th, 10:00 AM at the Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America, 415 N. Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 or University of Illinois Math Department, c/o University of Illinois Foundation, Harker Hall, MC-386, 1305 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements handled by Friedrich-Jones, (630) 355-0213.