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Michael Pizza Obituary

Pizza, Michael A. Retired after 30 years with the Chicago Police Department. Served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. Cherished husband of Michele (nee McMahon); fond father of Mari Bauer Geri (James) Bolin, Lisa (Steve) Boone, Mike (Shari), Donna (Joerg) Schulze, Erica (Todd), and Catherine (Jimmy) Kohl; loving grandfather of 12, Nicholas, Zachary and Shawn Bolin, Stephanie and Seth Boone, Jason (Allison) Pizza, the late Nicole (Jon) Brodzik, Andrew Schulze, Matthew and Connor Lehman, Jessica (Don) Steffan, and Christopher Kohl; gratefully adopted by Geoff (Monica) Kieres; adoring great-grandfather of seven. Avid golfer, volunteer football coach, great but sometimes exasperating neighbor, and firm believer that duct tape fixes anything. Another Italian who lived his life his way. Visitation Friday, June 14, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 12:15 p.m., to St. Juliana Church for Mass at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Triple Negative Cancer Foundation or the Buddy Foundation.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 13, 2019.
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One of Chicago's finest for so many reasons. As a member of The CPD or volunteering many hours of his time to the football players at Taft HS he changed the lives of so many people. Heaven will be a better place with your presence.

Joe Gale

June 13, 2019

a loved one

June 13, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you have with Michael. When we lose a dear loved one in death it is one of the hardest things to get through. So support one another and may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

J W

June 13, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Mike will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 13, 2019

It is with my deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time of sorrow. May Peace and Love and Mercy be increased to you and your family.

V T

June 13, 2019

My deepest condolences for your loss. May memories of joyful times together and the comforting promises found in God's Word bring you strength, hope and peace 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

June 13, 2019

To the Pizza family,

I knew and cherished my years of playing golf with Mike, Dan Antzoulatos and Jack Grimes. Mike was a great golfer. He always amazed me by the way he played. He was also a very loving and kind person. There is a new star shining in the sky. God Bless

John Wotring

June 13, 2019

John Wotring

June 13, 2019

Mike Pizza was a volunteer football coach for more than 35 years at Taft High School. I played on the 1972 team which won the city public league championship. Coach Pizza's dedication and volunteerism to Taft was extraordinary. He was not only a integral part in our success as a team, but he was their to teach us how to become well rounded men and prepare us for our challenges in life. Some of us had the pleasure to reconnect with him recently. It was such a pleasure visiting with him and reminiscing about our fond memories in our successes on the football field and our accomplishments in life Coach Pizza was awarded with a Hall of Fame plaque for his coaching in the 1965 team and the 1972 team. I will always have fond memories of him and the knowledge he gave me to overcome challenges in life.
God Bless Coach Pizza May he RIP

Frank Klimala

June 13, 2019

Mike,
Thank you for your service in the USMC in Korea as well as our brotherhood, 'on the job' on the CPD.
Rest in Peace sir, your work here is done.

Sgt. Al, (018) CPD-ret.

June 13, 2019

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. IS 41:10

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June 13, 2019

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14

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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15

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12:15 p.m.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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15

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

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