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Michael Flatley Obituary

Flatley Sr., Michael James Age 87. Native of Co. Sligo, Ireland. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Ryan); devoted father of Annie Flatley, Michael Jr., (Niamh) Flatley, Patrick (Jennifer) Flatley, Liza (Michael Zabrinas) Callahan, and Thomasina (Steve) Griffin; proud grandpa of Asia, Devin, Michael St. James, Brandy, Tara, Patrick, Ashley, late Rory, Michael, Hailey, Kaila, and Marina; adored great-grandpa of Cayden and Kiera; dear son of the late Thomas and Mary Ann Flatley; loving brother of the late Henry Joe, Maureen (Sam) Eccles, Lillian (James Mehan) and Thomas Flatley; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Mass of the Resurrection to be held in Ireland. Interment St. Mullins Cemetery, Co. Carlow, Ireland.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 15, 2015.

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Mary Cloonan

October 19, 2022

MR MICHAEL FLATLEY WAS ALWAYS A KIND,LOVING MAN.I PLAYED MY FLUTE WITH MICHAEL JR.WHEN I WAS A YOUNG GIRL.I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIMES I SHARED PLAYING MUSIC WITH MY FATHER,PATRICK CLOONAN,MICHAEL JR,AND MANY OTHER MUSICIANS.I CHERISH THE BEAUTIFUL TIMES WE SHARED.GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL FLATLEY,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FONDLY.

Margaret Dworak

March 8, 2019

On this anniversary Mr. Flately left a legacy that will always burn bright, his children and their families will brighten the lives of us as we celebrate his life and the life of Mrs. Flately. God Bless you in this time of remembrance.

May 5, 2015

Dear Family of Michael Flately Sr., I had the pleasure of meeting and
working with Mike in the plumbing and sewer trade. He was always a
happy and joyous man to be around in the 70's at Birk Plumbing Co. in Evergreen Park, Il., He invited me his home to meet his family.
Jim Rainbolt

Patrick Cloonan

March 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed Shevlin

March 20, 2015

Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A hAnam. Ni Maith Liom Do Thriobloid.

Sharon Peter & Liz Higgins lounge Culfadda

March 19, 2015

R.I.P Mike. Sympathy extended to all your family.

Thomas Doyle

March 19, 2015

May you see God's light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, The gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard may hardness Never turn your heart to stone, May you always remember When the shadows fall- You do not walk alone. I am so very sorry to hear of the death of Mike. Want to offer my sincere condolences to the entire family. Jack Doyle and Thomas Doyle

Jeri Davis

March 18, 2015

Annie, Liza, Thoma and family, I was so sorry to hear the news about your father and my heartfelt condolences go out to you all. And while I didn't know your dad, I do know that his family made him so very proud...may he rest in peace.

Tom and Michelle Downes

March 18, 2015

Mr. and Mrs. Flatley were always kind to our family. My parents always spoke highly of them and were great friends. Mr. Flatley is to be respected for his hard work and dedication for building up his business to the great success he achieved. he shall be missed.

Alice Trant

March 17, 2015

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Mike was a good man and he will be sorely missed. I'll bet he & Tim are "tipping" back a few today in St. Patrick's Day tradition. Remembering the good times "back in the day",
Sincerely,
Brendan and Alice Trant

March 17, 2015

Condolences on the passing of your Da.. May he rest in peace. May all of you children carry on with memories of him that bring joy and smiles into your life.
Catherine Callaghan

Mercedes Michalski

March 16, 2015

My sympathies on the death of your father. May peace be with all of you, and him in this time of parting.
Sincerely,
Mercedes McCarthy Jensen Michalski and Family

Pat McCarthy

March 15, 2015

Sincere and deepest sympathy to the Flatley family from the McCarthy and Croke families.
Many wonderful memories never to be forgotten

M

March 15, 2015

May your dad rest in peace and be comforted knowing Rory was there to greet him.

Marge Dworak

March 15, 2015

He was a wonderful man with a wonderful family, he had a contagious smile that went on for miles. As he was always in your life he will now always be in your heart.

March 14, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my 2nd cousin, Mike. My wife and I send our deepest condolences to Elizabeth and the entire Flatley family. Going way back to the late 1940's to the early1950's, I remember him arriving from Ireland and living in Peabody, Massachusetts. It was at James Henry's house, who was his uncle and sponsor. The house was on 20 Lynn Street and we lived down at 29 Lynn Street. We enjoyed him visiting us, playing ball, and fishing at the local pond. After so many years not seeing him, I called Mike in 1994 while working on a project for Detroit Edison. Michael, immediately invited me to his house and I stayed the weekend reminiscing about old times and our families. He was so proud of his family and all that they accomplished. Michael was one of the greatest Irishman I have known for over 50 years and had many wonderful times with him. I could go on and on with some of these times and I will miss Mike greatly.
We are in Florida and sorry that we can't attend the wake this Wednesday (03/18/15).
RIP Michael and God Bless you.
Love, John & Carol Mulligan
Littleton, Colorado

March 14, 2015

May God bless you and your dear family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Love, Cherie Jameison and Herb Weinstein and family.

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