James Filgut Obituary
He was born on Nov 16, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Jim's parents Audrey(Bassuener) and George Filgut and sister Linda S Filgut-Citko preceded him in death. Husband of Jill Filgut, nee Fromm, brother Paul R. Filgut. Uncle of Ryan Citko, Alison(Owen) Citko-Immen, Holly Fromm and Alexis Fromm. Brother-in-law to Jean Fromm and Paul Fromm. Dog Father to Daisy and Ari.
Jim was known for his humor, kindness, generosity and love of nature.
Jim donated his body to Science Care.
Memorial donations can be made to American Brain Tumor Assoc, abta.org or National Audubon Society,audubon.org
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Thomas Lauren
August 29, 2025
Miss you Jim. I always enjoyed sharing our common interests. Paul, please email me to share more.
Karen Lueth
May 18, 2025
I met Jim over 35 years ago when he fell in love with my best friend Jill. I admired Jim for his adventurous spirit, the ease in which he collected friends and how he cared for the people in his life. He held the door open for Jill and pulled out her chair. He did the same for me. He treated everyone so kindly. His love for his friends mirrored his compassion for animals and nature. I´m sorry Jim is no longer on this earth. He certainly deserved many, many more years to spend with Jill, his family and friends. Like was said of George Baily in It´s A Wonderful life - No man is poor who has friends.
Jim, (if you allow me to paraphrase another line from that movie) all we can take with us is that we´ve "added up to something, to someone". I know there are many that believe you added up. I´ll never forget you, Jim.
Janet Lowe
May 13, 2025
Jimmy will be dearly missed. Best friend of my husband Jamie Lowe, and godfather to our daughter Jacqueline. He was an exceptional man of kindness and compassion. Blessings to Jill and his family.
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Judie Tarasco
May 9, 2025
I´m sorry for the loss of this happy smiling man. He will be greatly missed.
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