James V. Brija, 76, of Germantown Hills, died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.
He was born on December 18, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Michalski) Brija. He married Carolyn Constanz on June 18, 1966, in Peoria. She survives.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 7531 West Lancaster Road, Bartonville, IL 61607 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria.