Michael Paternostro Obituary

Missing you Uncle Mike... Greatest man I knew.. Kind, gentle and my Momma's Best Bud, besides Auntie Em. Love you! Til we meet again.

Aunt Em,Barb,Donna & Tom,
No words can express how I feel about the loss of my Uncle Mike.Aunt Em I will never forget the warmth and comfort I felt when I would come over with my dog and how you would always want to make me a sandwich, and even give my dog some lunch meat.He is a great man with a greater heart thats filled with love for all that know him.I love you Uncle Mike and always will,your nephew Tony

It is so hard to have to say goodbye to our Grampa, Carmine's Papa. Totally devoted to family, friends, the White Sox, and the Chicago/St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals; if ever there was a man to emulate, he was it. We're gonna miss you big guy.
Moo,
Tony, Sarah & Carmine

Grandpa was a good man. He was always my buddy and I had so many great memories with him. I know he will always be watching down on us.

Hi Aunt Barb,

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your father. From the time when I was very little, I can remember your mom and dad at Jen's and Mike's birthday parties. Back then, I didn't quite understand who these people were that I only ever saw at your house, but who always greeted me like I was family. As I got older and understood more, I became extremely grateful that people who had no personal blood tie to me could be so lovely and genuinely pleased to see me at each party. Especially being born and growing up with only one surviving grandparent, I appreciated every hug and kiss your mom and dad bestowed upon me. It takes a special kind of person to have that much love and kindness in their heart, that there'd be even a little room for me, too. This weekend, I grieve with you and your nearest over the loss you have suffered, but also rejoice in knowing that a man with such a generous heart is undoubtedly watching over you all and patiently awaiting the day when he will be rejoined with his loved ones. I send all my prayers to you and yours as you prepare to lay him to rest, and hope the coming trials will not be too grievous.

With all my love,

Your niece, Ashley

You showed me many things in life. Things I hold dear. For instance, snakes can indeed eat zebras. Those are the things I will miss. Wether relevant to the moment or not, you shared with us things you found amazing, which is something I will never forget.

Grandpa,

I'll never forget your shared stories of the war, your smile, or your snore. We miss you and will always love you!

You were an awesome dad, father in law and grandfather. I think about you daily and it brings me to tears, but I will be ok. I know the holidays will be hard, but you'll be right in your spot at the head of the table for Christmas dinner. You will be missed. Mom will be okay and I will make sure of it.
All our love.
Donna, John,Taylor, Jessi and Bella

Emily, Barb and Family,
Thank you for sharing Mike and your wonderful family. I am very lucky to have known him and all of you. He was such a kind and wonderful man and I think of him everyday. I will always hold those special memories of him close to me. Love all of you,

We hope that you find comfort in the thought that when we lose someone close they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us forever. May God Bless you all. Love - Ruthie, Lloyd & Luka

Papa-
I cannot put into words what life has been the past month without you here in the physical form with us. Life is and will never be the same without you. I lost my Grandma Sarah just weeks after I was born and my Grandpa Jim back when dad was still a young boy, so you and gram were the only grandparents I've ever known. Unfortunately, in a way you've had to pull double duty, but it seemed effortless for you both. You were always so supportive of all of us and we were never without the overwhelming feeling of love. I know you wanted to be there for me on my opening night and I believe fully that you were, you had the best seat in the house! I am so grateful that I was able to call you my papa for 28 years. I don't want you to worry about any of us, we still have each other and together, because of your example, we are strong. We will all continue to take care of grandma for you, so enjoy the wonderful love and company of all our family up there with you. You were loved by so many and that was evident by the outpouring of love and support to grandma and the family at the wake and funeral. I hope you were looking down and saw all the people who love you. Now, go enjoy a game of pinochle, golf or just take a nice nap without any of us telling you to stop snoring! I love and miss you every day!

I have lost my History Channel and Old War Movies Companion. You and I caught grief from our brides especially when watching old black and white movies that weren't colorized. We would shake our heads and continue watching them. I miss you but I have the good memories that cann't be taken away

Aunt Emily, Barb and family, always remember the special times, keep memories alive! This holiday season will be a tough one, but know that Uncle Mike is at peace and looking down upon us! He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. Heaven gained an special angel! Love and miss you!

No words could describe the emptiness I feel when you left us daddy. I will always keep my promise to you..and will you please keep yours. We will always remember our special times together. Thank you for being such an awesome dad and treating your family with so much love. I was the lucky one to call you daddy. Christmas will be tough this year but at least we know you will be happy....spending Christmas with Jesus .Be happy Sunshine and always remember that I love you to the moon and back.

Uncle mike was a sweet caring man I always enjoyed visits and gabbing with u may you rest in peace well all take good care of aunt em love u xoxo

Dear Emily,Barb and Family,I am so sorry for your loss Mike was a great man who loved you guys.He also loved the casino.Memories will get you through the hard times.We all have to take one day at a time.RIP Mike and God Bless You!Amelia Kobek

My sincerest condolences to all of your family and friends. Let me tell you...everyone misses you like crazy! Heaven is lucky to have you. I love you and miss you. Christine xoxoxo

Emily, Barb(Dodo), Donna(My Daisy) and Tommy we are very sorry for your loss. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and miss you.

Our Deepest sympathy for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with whole family at this difficult time, The loss of a loved one is always difficult, know that you always have friends and family to comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless and may God keep Mike in his arms forever. Love your friends, Joe & Toula

I am so sorry for your loss, - he was always so very nice and kind ~ I know he will be missed
Cassie Dawe

Even after death, the words of a wise man will continue living with anyone fortunate enough to have been part of his life.

I'll always love and miss you Grandpa. Go Sox!

So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with your entire family.

DEAR PATERNOSTRO FAMILY
OUR HEART GOES OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF ONE SO DEAR.PLEASE EXCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
MARIE & JERRY GALLO. PEORIA ARIZONA
ROSEMARY CURATOLO SISTER

I will keep you in my thoughts and heart forever Uncle Mike... I love you, you were the kindest, sweetest man/Uncle - I have ever known we were so lucky to have had you in our lives as long as we did......xoxoxo.....watch over us and keep up safe...<3 u Cindy, Mark, Ashley, Dylan, Dawson, Easton & Zaydee....

My deepest sympathy Barb,your Mom, Donna and Tommy on the passing of your Dad, it's was a long time since I've seen him but I always remember him as a really great guy. May he R.I.P. JIM

Cousin Emily and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you... Words cannot express the sadness we felt (and still feel) when Dad told us Uncle Mike has passed away. I shall cherish all of the great memories I have and keep them close to my heart. Love you all....

Uncle Mike was one of my most favorite people. He was always so loving and caring towards me and my family. I will cherish my memories of him sitting at my kitchen table talking about the history of our family and growing up with my dad (aka Doodoo). He always made me laugh and smile.There is a special place in heaven for him

Dear Emily and family...we are so sorry for your loss and will miss seeing Mike's smiling face at noon Sunday mass at St. Gerald's Church. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Al,Laura and Emily Kowalski

Dear Emily and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a wonderful person and was like family to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Rox, Tony and DiAnna Pantano

I will do my best to get there today. You were so lucky to have such an amazing man in your life. I was lucky to have spent some great moments with him!

It is with a saddened heart this is written. The Paternostro family is a large family and while living in Chicago my husband and I were welcomed to so many family affairs at his daughter Barb and Dan's house. It is there we met Mike and Emily and other family. Mike greeted us with a firm handshake and a genuine warm smile making us feel like family. He was that kind of man. We laughed, ate pasta, and truly felt the dynamics of a close-knit loving Italian family. Paternostro in Latin means "our father." Truly Barb, Donna, and Tom, who have called him father all their lives knew he was special not only in their family, but to countless others. Jack and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to all his family, who now experience a great loss. He shared his friendship with one and all. God has called a good man home. He will be missed. His smile spoke volumes about his character.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna & Family, So sorry for your loss

Em and Family,
We are so sadden by Mike's passing. We have had so many wonderful memories and laughter through the years. How will miss him.. We love you all...
Rosemary & Alphonse Curatolo( Martino)