David Togliatti

David C. Togliatti

Age 76 of Coal City, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday evening, October 13, 2017.

Born May 11, 1941 in Eileen, Illinois, David Celestino was a son of Romeo J. and Louise (Clark) Togliatti. He was raised and educated in Grundy County, and on November 19, 1956, David married Karen Phillips. Together they built their home and raised their family in the Coal City area.

Dave worked as a skilled carpenter his entire life, and retired from the Carpenters Local #916 after 43 years. Work and family were of utmost importance to Dave. He dearly loved his home in Goose Lake, enjoyed NASCAR and will be remembered for always helping others.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Karen; four children: Todd (Tammy) Togliatti of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, Tedd (Kathy) Togliatti of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Tim (Valerie) Togliatti of Coal City and Tricia Togliatti of Carbon Hill; six grandchildren: David Togliatti, Tiffany (Brad) Stewart, Ryan Togliatti, Luke Whalen, Lindzi (Matt) DeMarcus and Lyra Togliatti; seven great grandchildren: Drake Stewart, Mackenna Stewart, Addison Togliatti, Reagan DeMarcus, Hannah DeMarcus, Gideon DeMarcus and Sierra DeMarcus; one brother Richard (Linda) Togliatti of Lake Villa; one sister Diane (Mike) Katavich of Braidwood; sister-in-law Sandy Togliatti of Ooltewah, Tennessee and brother-in-law Joseph T. Phillips of Carbon Hill, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Romeo and Louise Togliatti and brother Romeo Togliatti.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Funeral services will follow Wednesday morning, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 110 South School Street in Braidwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend Robert Noesen officiating.

Burial will be in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Braidwood.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Dave’s memory to the Assumption Catholic Church Building Fund, 195 South Kankakee Street, Coal City, Illinois 60416.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Dave’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. ( 815-634-2125 )