James A. "Jim" Briscoe

James A. "Jim" Briscoe 63, of DeKalb passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. He was born August 15, 1959, in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of James T. and Loretta (Scholter) Briscoe.

Jim graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, PA) in 1977. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim married Vivian Carrillo on September 28, 2007, at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. He worked as a procurement manager for United Airlines for the past 11 years.

Jim was a dedicated member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb serving as an usher. He was a member of the Yeti Trail and Ultra Runners, the Coyote Running Club and he also served on the Finance Advisory Committee for the city of DeKalb.

Survivors include wife, Vivian of DeKalb, parents James and Loretta Briscoe of Pittsburgh, PA, brother; Raymond (Donna) Briscoe of Pittsburgh, PA, Niece Alana Briscoe and Nephew Jonathan Briscoe both of Pittsburgh, PA, In-laws; Carlos and Teresita Carrillo of Skokie, IL, brother-in-law; Juan Carlos Carrillo (Cesar Chavarry) of Edgebrook, IL, and grandchildren; Ellie, Hazel, and Brody.

Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father William Etheredge officiating. Burial will be immediately following the mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.