Glenn J. Pogliano

Glenn Pogliano

Age 86 of Diamond, Illinois died Monday, May 11, 2026 at his home.

Born on August 28, 1939, in Joliet, Illinois, Glenn John Pogliano was the son of Hector Henry and Josephine (Fiori) Pogliano. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1957.

Glenn dedicated many years of service to Caterpillar Tractor Company, retiring from Logistics at the Joliet plant following a long and respected career. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Coal City and was one of the original members of the Coal City Area Club. Glenn was a devoted husband and father who worked hard to provide every opportunity for his family and for those he loved.

A lifelong sports and outdoors enthusiast, Glenn developed a love for basketball during his high school years and later continued playing in a men’s league. He was a devoted Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan, and was a Bears season ticket holder for many years. Above all, Glenn cherished spending time with his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Glenn had a passion for travel and adventure that never waned. The miles traveled and places visited over the years, on his camping adventures, RV trips, cross-country motorcycle rides, and snowmobiling trips are almost too numerous to count. In recent years, Glenn enjoyed spending winters in Florida, where he made many cherished memories.

Glenn was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of many. His numerous hobbies included classic cars, antique clocks and watches, hunting and fishing. Gifted with remarkable mechanical ability, Glenn was always a hands-on person who could fix nearly anything. He was admired for his intelligence, honesty, loyalty, and unwavering kindness. With a wonderful sense of humor and a willingness to help anyone in need, Glenn made a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Glenn will be remembered as a genuine and loving man whose gentle kindness, loyalty, wisdom, and dedication to family and friends touched and shaped the lives of many.

Survivors include his loving wife, Audrey “Fay” (nee Dunnagan) whom he married July 9, 1993. Three children: John (Traci) Pogliano of Carbon Hill, Christine (Scott) Bergeson of Lewiston, Michigan and Raymond (Kristine) Pogliano of Kalamazoo, Michigan; step-daughter, Arlene (John) Napoli of Channahon; step son-in-law: Ramon (Betty) Rociles of Joliet; grandchildren: Jacob (Emma) Pogliano, Jessica Pogliano, Nicole (Christian) McDonald, Dylan Grosso, Devin Pogliano, Domenico Pogliano (Teyah Meredith), Kaitlynd Bottomley, Gabriel Pogliano (Hillary Maynard), Ethan (Amanda) Pogliano, Leah (Ibro) Kopic, Nathan Napoli, Nicholas Napoli, Noah Rociles (Victoria Quinones) and Adam Rociles (Valerie Denton); great grandchildren: Michael, Milana, Aza, Anias, Jadon and Luciana; sisters-in-law, Yalonda Dunnagan and Olive Clark and several nieces and nephews.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Pogliano; step-daughter, Anita Rociles and his brother-in-law, Aften Boyd Dunnagan.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 N. Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until time of memorial service, 1:30 p.m. Evangelist Yalonda Dunnagan will officiate.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Glenn’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Glenn’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral and cremation services have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Fruland and Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory (815-634-2125)