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George Michaels Obituary

Michaels, George Joseph

George Joseph Michaels; George is the Beloved husband of Nancy Michaels, nee Alfidi; Devoted father of George Michaels and Ryane (Daniela Hagen) Michaels; Loving son of the late Michael and Marie Michaels; Adoring grandfather of Robert George Michaels-Hagen; Dear brother of Michael Michaels, Noreen (Bruce) Wasz, Jacqueline Michaels and the late Cathy Michaels; Loving brother-in-law of Caroline (Nick) Ceisel and David (Erin) Abzug; Dear uncle of Michael (Nicole), Kristen (Zachary), Kimberly (James), Joseph (Juliana), Lucas, David, Eleanor, Rowan, Liam and dear friend to many; Visitation Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Celebration of Life Service to begin at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations made to either Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation at www.pbmr.org or to Boys and Girls Club of America at www.BGCA.org is greatly appreciated. For info (773) 889-1700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2022.

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The families of Paula Kleinpeter, Claire Purpera and Donna Hymel

May 27, 2022

We are all so devastated for your loss, and terribly sorry we were unable to be there for you all. We love you all dearly.

Alyse Serritella

May 15, 2022

I´m sorry I couldn´t make it today. Deepest condolences to Ryane, Daniela and the entire family. I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

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Fred Spitzzeri

May 13, 2022

Sad to hear the news. Deepest condolences. Best friends growing up at OLA. My Godfather Lee lived right across the street on Trumbull. We visited and played together often. RIP Turtle (affectionately named by friends because he ran so slow on the bases, lol).

Frank Amanti Family

May 13, 2022

Out of town............Very sorry for your family loss. Our prayers and condolences go out to you all.

Cynthia Harris and David Schweig

May 13, 2022

Our deepest condolences to Nancy, Ryane and family. George always seemed like a ray of sunshine, always smiling, always cheerful.

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