08/28/2025
He lived a life not measured by possessions or status, but by the countless lives he touched. From his earliest years, he carried with him an instinctive kindness and an unshakable belief that his purpose was to serve others. Whether through his work, his community, or quiet acts of generosity that often went unseen, he gave freely of his time, energy, and heart.
Those who knew him would say he never turned away from someone in need. He listened when others felt unheard, stood up when others felt weak, and gave hope when others felt lost. His strength was not in grand gestures alone, but in the everyday choices to put others first—choices that rippled outward, shaping lives in ways he may never have fully known.
Even in his final days, his concern was not for himself, but for the wellbeing of those around him. His passing leaves a silence, but his legacy continues as a living thread woven into every person he helped, every life he made brighter, and every kindness he inspired.
He may no longer walk among us, but his spirit endures—in acts of service, in compassion shared, and in the reminder that one life, given to others, has the power to change the world.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James Griglak, a beloved father, grandfather, friend and neighbor on August 21, 2025. Survived by his daughters, April Gagnon Andy, Hope Rodericks Jason and stepsons, Jeff Kammerud Paula and Bradley Kammerud Linda and 15 grandchildren, J...