Bianco

James A. Bianco, Sr., 79, of Staunton, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Staunton on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. He was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Staunton to Andrew and Mary Warren Bianco.

He was retired after working in sales in the automotive industry. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 177 of Staunton. He was a past Master and Shriner. He was a former member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department. He was a founding member of the Staunton Shifters Car Club.

He is survived by his children, Jim (Tracy) Bianco Jr. of Staunton, Tracy Ann Bianco of Staunton, Darrin Richard (Amanda) Bianco of Staunton; grandchildren, Zachary, Tyler, Meghan, Dominique, Griffin, Dalton, Gianna; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Mason, Luca, Kayden, Quinn, Cora Jo, Gavin, Ava, sister, Rose Ann Fox; sister-in-law, Rena Bianco; and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard Bianco, Bob Katzmarek; and niece, Jamie Krivi.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Staunton Helping Hands Center or Masonic Lodge. Condolences may be left online at www. kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie was in charge of arrangements.