Chancey Sr., Melvin J. "Kitty" beloved husband of Carol (nee Donatelli), loving father of Carol (Tony) Strezo, Jacqueline (Paul) Ferguson and Melvin J. Chancey Jr., proud grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one, fond brother of Erby Chancey Jr., Patsy Dussman, Charles Chancey and the late Joseph Chancey. Funeral Friday, 10:15 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Terrence Church, Alsip. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated. Info: 708-636-1193.

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Jackie Ferguson
January 20, 2009
Dad,
It's been a year now and only God knows how much we have missed you. We keep your memories going and along with that we still have many laughs. Your the best to Many of us Father, Husband, Papa, Great Papa. We send our love and Oh please ask God try to give mom some patience. LOL. I miss you DAD and your wisdom. Just keep living thru me and we can keep the sense of humor that everyone knows Kitty had. See you in heaven in the future. Love Your Family
Jeanne (Todriff) Berg
May 6, 2008
So sorry to hear about Uncle Kitty. I think of you all very often and the kindness you gave me during a very troubling time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jeanne
Leslie
February 16, 2008
Papa, although I did not know you long it was easy to see why you were so loved. I've never met anyone who made me feel so welcome rite from the start. I want you to know I fell in love with your son & Nan has found a very special place in my heart as well. Love always

Mel Jr, Leslie & The Monkey
February 15, 2008
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MEL JR.
February 14, 2008
PAPA!I MISS YOU MORE THAN I CAN EVEN SAY, YOU TAUGHT ME LIFE AND HOW TO LIVE! YOU SHOWED US THE BEST FATHER WE COULD EVER KNOW! I HOPE ONE DAY I CAN BE HALF THE MAN YOU WERE!! I LOVE YOU POPS AND WILL TAKE CARE OF OUR FAMILY 4 EVER!YOUR IN MY HEART EVERY SECOND! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH PAPA!!!
Diana R McCoy
February 9, 2008
To the Chancey Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved Husband/
Father/grandfather.
Robert & Diana R. McCoy
Nancy Polzin
January 27, 2008
To Carol and family: Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May you find comfort with family and friends at this time of sorrow....Sincerely, Ed and Nancy Polzin
JoAnn Knutson
January 27, 2008
To all of the Chancey family. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Mel will be missed by all of us. I only wish I could have been there to pay my respect to him and give all of you a big hug. I know you will all miss him dearly but take solace in knowing that he is in a much better place and a much better place would have to be special because this life isn't bad! A special hug for Carol on the loss of your husband and Jackie, Jaime, Michaleen and Paula on the loss of your Dad and Papa. Our love to all....
David, JoAnn, Dave and John Knutson
Mellody Julian
January 27, 2008
Uncle Kitty,
We are going to miss you so much especially my Dad and Mom! We loved you so but we will never forget all the laughter and joy you brought to us. You were truly loved. Here something I wrote just for you.
MY UNCLE MY FRIEND
MY UNCLE MY FRIEND UNTIL THE END
NEVER TO STOP
FOR THE BRIEF MOMENT WERE APART
MOMENTS IN TIME LEFT BEHIND
REMINDS ME OF OUR
TRUE QUALITY TIME
I ALWAYS KNEW THE LOVE YOU FELT
I’LL NEVER FORGET
ITS ECHED ON MY HEART
THE LAUGHTER YOU BROUGHT
THE JOKES YOU TOLD
HOW I WISH I COULD REMEMBER THEM ALL TO HOLD
HI “SUGAR” YOU SAID
AS YOU REACHED OUT YOUR HAND AND
GAVE ME KISS, YOU WERE A TRUE MAN
YOUR JUST LIKE MY DAD AND THAT’S NOT SO BAD
FOR HE IS MY HERO NOT LIKE NO OTHER
ANYONE CAN TELL YOU WERE GREAT BROTHERS
I SPEAK FOR ALL
WHEN I SAY
WERE SORRY IT HAD TO BE THIS WAY
WE WEREN’T QUITE READY TO LET YOU GO
YOU’LL GREATLY BE MISSED
BY ALL EXCEPT JOE
WHEN IT’S MY TIME TO SEE YOU AGAIN
I’LL BE THE ONE YELLING
HI UNC, MY FRIEND, its good to see you again:)
Love Mellody
Carol Strezo
January 26, 2008
Dad,I miss you already. I miss your laughter and sense of humor. I know you are in a far far better place than we are. But i'm selfish , I want you here with us. Please watch over mom and all of us. Keep us in your prayers as we are keeping you in ours. Thank-you for being my dad and my friend. Miss you always. Carol, your loving daughter.
Mary Lu & Ted Sweeney
January 24, 2008
Carol, Mel, Jackie,Carol, Danielle,and Ferguson Girls, Ted and I send our very sincere sympathies to all of you upon Mel's passing. He was a wonderful man and a very important person in our lives, as are all of you. We thank him for his friendship, Ted's employment, and his concern for our family especially our Brian. May God hold him in the palm of His hands until we all meet him again. May God's love and strength help you during these difficult days and the ones to come.
Love, Mary Lu Sweeney ( Stony Creek) and Ted Sweeney ( Carson Pirie Scott) An extra hug and kiss for Mel JR.
Amy Johns
January 24, 2008
Mel Jr,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Its hard to loose someone who is so close and dear to you. I hope you are doing ok during this sad time. If you need anything, dont hesitate to call Dave and I. Im so sorry again. Please give your mom a hug from me. And let her know she is in my prayers.
Dave and Amy Johns
(Slightly Sinful) Alsip

Mel and Carol Chancey at the Cubs Game
January 24, 2008

Jackie, Paul, Jaime, Michaleen, Paula May 2007
JACQUELINE JACKIE & PAUL HARTMAN,CHANCEY, FERGUSON
January 24, 2008
DAD,
THIS IS THE HARDEST DAY FOR ALL. YOUR JOKES AND ONE LINERS WILL BE MISSED TO ALL, AND WE PROMISE TO CARRY THEM ON. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH, AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES WILL BE MEMORIES AND SHARED WITH EVERYONE. I PROMISE I WILL WATCH OUR FAMILY, AND ALSO YOUR LITTLE BROTHER. I KNOW HOW MUCH WE MEANT TO YOU AND THAT'S WHAT WILL KEEP US GOING. SEE YOU LATER AND GIVE THE FAMILY A BIG HUG AND KISS FROM US. I KNOW YOUR AT PEACE AND THAT WILL BE OUR CONSULATION. MISS YOU ALREADY. KEEP US STRONG, AND MOM MISSES YOU ALOT AND HERE IS LOOKING UP YOUR NEW ADDRESS. LOVE YOU FOREVER AND YOU WE'RE THE BEST.
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