Michael LaVelle Obituary

Dear LaVelle Family,



I did not know Mr LaVelle myself, but my father, Mike Veltri, did. And often spoke very highly of him. From listening to CTA stories from my Dad, I know they had a grand time working together. My family sends heartfelt condolences to you all. We understand what you are going thru, we lost my Dad on June 13 '02 from complications following by-pass surgery.



Gail Veltri-Meyers

Dear Jean and family:



I was out of town and returned with the news of Mike's death. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Everyone has a story about Mike and everyone enjoyed working with him.

Dear Jean, Mike, Jim, Keith and Marie:

When I think of Mike I remember his irish brogue, his smile and laugh. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you throughout this difficult time.

Love,

Beth

My sincere condolences to the LaVelle family;



I have known Mike since 1977. He was always willing to share the benefit of his knowledge and experience to those who expressed an interest in the business. Looking back now, he was one of my most influencial Transportation Department role models. I wish only I had thought to tell him that...

Dear Keith & family,

My deepest condolences go out to you in this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss, just stay strong and keep praying to the Lord Jesus for guidance. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,

Dear Jean, Michael, Jimmy, Keith, Maria and your families,

Mike always made me laugh, what a goof. Remember the laughs, the happy times and God will take care of the rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Diane

Condolences to the family;

He was great to work with!



Sincerely,

Harold J. Rowbottom

Jim and Family,

Vanessa and I are saddened deeply after hearing of your loss. All our deepest sympathies.

Mike was my 'boss' at CTA well over 30 years ago when I was Graduate Trainee. He not only did a superb job guiding me (and keeping me in line...), he provided excellent insight into how to successfully carry passengers -- to provide a product so that "the public be pleased." It was my pleasure some 15+ years later to hire Mike as a consultant to New York City Transit so that he could show the largest system in the country just how to get things done with the passenger, and safety, first and foremost in mind. He will be sorely missed. Sincerest condolences to his family.

My sincere condolences to Mike's family.



Mike was my first contact at CTA when I was interviewing for a job out of school back in 1978. His 'to-the-point' approach of how things were at the CTA impressed me and I was convinced that that was the place to go to work if one wanted to be in public transportation - and I did.



I got to work with Mike over the just under five years that I was there and I'm grateful for all that he was willing to share about the business.



Sincerely,

My heart felt condolences to the LaVelle Family,

Jean & family,



My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to you. My prayers & thoughts are with you.



Love always,



Bill