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Michael Provenzale Obituary


Provenzale, Michael F. retired CPD, at rest March 20, 2008, age 75, beloved husband of Helen (nee Wojcik), married 24 days short of 50 years, loving father of Michael, Carl (Cathy), Robbe, Alan (Ester) and Maria (the late Luis) Reyes, beloved son of the late Frank and the late Josephine, fond grandpa of Amanda, Matthew, Megan, Mikey, Anthony and Marissa, dear brother of JoAnne Stachowiak, stepbrother of Rex (Mary), brother-in-law of Theresa (the late Paul) Rehus, fond uncle of many. Mike loved his children and grandchildren very dearly and will be missed by all. Mike worked at McCormick Place with his friend Pat Shannon and many other dear friends. He was also a dear friend to the late Joe Parisi and we hope you are both together now. Member of The Fraternal Order of Police and the Italian American Police Association. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to St. Juliana Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2008.

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The Armandis The Armandis

July 9, 2008

Regards Mike We love you.

Ray & LaVerne Soltys

June 23, 2008

Helen and family. We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a great guy. I always looked up to him in my younger years. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Julie Lamendella

June 12, 2008

Mrs. Pro, Mike, Maria, Alan, Rob and Carl,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr. Pro was a wonderful man and I have fond memories of him. I know how much he will be missed and how proud he was of his family.

My parents would have been married for 50 years too on April 12 and I know how hard it was for my dad that day without my mom.

My thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you.

Chris Passias

April 5, 2008

Helen,
Mike was the best dispatcher for zone three. No one could beat him as we say, in the middle !! All us retired dispatchers admired him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Chris G. Passias

Errol (lee) Rosen

March 30, 2008

To the Provenzale Family; My condolences on your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. May his memory keep you strong in these trying times. Lee Rosen C.P. D. Retired

Maureen Neylon

March 26, 2008

Maria,
We are so very sorry to hear of your dad's death. We just heard today. I am so sorry to have missed the services. You have such a warm & friendly spirit, and I'm sure that's a reflection of your dad and your close Italian family! Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you, Michael, Anthony and your whole family. I will be in touch.
Mo, Ted, Kellen & Tierney McNamara

Jeanne O'Donnell

March 26, 2008

Helen and family, Mike is a special spirit who always made mischief with my dad in life and now they will share their stories and jokes together again as they find peace together in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne

Terry & Janie O'Donnell

March 26, 2008

Helen, little Mike, Carl, Robbie, and Maria. Sorry for your loss and our condolences. Big Mike will be missed as much as he was loved.

Jack Norton

March 26, 2008

Mike was and is one of the best. He always made you feel welcomed.

Michelle Provenzale

March 26, 2008

Aunt Helen and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Mike, I have many fond memories of Sundays being spent at your house with my mom. You are all in my prayers.
Michelle Provenzale
Josephine's Daughter

Laurie Parisi

March 25, 2008

Joey and I love you all very much and miss Uncle Mike so much !! We'll always remember his love for us and know he and Daddy/Papa are together again watching over all of us !!

Carrie L. Mulligan

March 25, 2008

Robbe: Our deepest condolences to you. We love you and are here for you. Love, Mike & Carrie Mulligan

Nick & Judy Tristano

March 24, 2008

Helen, We hope that you and your family will accept our sincere condolences.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.Your old friends,

Mike Stangel

March 24, 2008

Maria,
We are all so sad for your loss and will keep you and your entire family in our prayers. Our condolenses to you. - The Stangels.

Lou & Joe Constantino

March 24, 2008

Dear Helen & Family,
We are going to miss Mike very, very much. He was one of our dearest friends. We all had such great times together during our "Pasta Club" days. We are still in shock over this news and our hearts go out to your entire family. May he rest in peace.

Love,

your cousin patsy

pat scudiero

March 24, 2008

mickey: i am so glad i got to see you at gina's wedding last year. although we haven't seen each other since we were kids, you are & always will be my cousin. i never forgot you and will always remember you in all my daily prayers. to your family: I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you all keep in touch with mickey's family here in las vegas
Pat & mary ann scudiero

Olga Popiel

March 24, 2008

I know what your are going through at this time..I lost my husband Leo last year.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I have many fond memories of him.

Irene Keller's sister

Tom Kaczka

March 24, 2008

To Helen and the family...I am so sorry to hear that Mike passed away..., he was a great guy and someone that I was proud to call my friend...my prayers are with you...

James Noto

March 24, 2008

Mr. Provenzale was a great man, and His Family was everything to Him. If you went to the Provenzale house for a visit, as soon as you walked in, you would feel like you were part of His family. Mr. Provenzale had many titles in His life. From Son to Hero. We will miss Him. With Love, The Noto Family

Darlene & Herb Venard (Mary Ann Fromm's sister)

March 24, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mary Ann & Bernie Fromm

March 24, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mike and Pat at McCormick Place

March 24, 2008

The Shannon Family

March 24, 2008

Helen and Family, we send you our deepest condolences, our hearts and prayers for comfort go out to you. Mike will truly be missed by all: he was one a kind. Mike was always a warm and generous friend. I have such great memories of him as we worked together for so many years at McCormick Place, (our home away from home). Mike touched the hearts of so many people. He truly was a special friend and we know that through all of our prayers to you and your family, that the peace of God will reign in your hearts up intil that day that we will all join him in heaven with Jesus.
Much love to you Helen and Family.
Pat, Gerry and the Shannon Family

Patrick Shannon

March 24, 2008

Patrick & Geraldine Shannon

March 24, 2008

Helen and Family, We send you our deepest condolences, our hearts and prayers for comfort go out to you. Mike will truly be missed by all; he was one of a kind. Mike was always a warm and generous friend. I have such good memories of him as we worked together for so many years at McCormick Place, (our home away from home). Mike touched the hearts of many, many people. He truly was a special friend and we know that through all of our prayers to you and your family, that the peace of God will reign in your hearts up until that day that we will all join him in heaven with Jesus.
Much love to you Helen and Family.
Pat, Gerry and the Shannon Family.

Nancy Gentile

March 24, 2008

Carl and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May you all remember all those good times as they are what will get you through the days ahead. May you find strength in God and may he bless you all.

jack cook

March 24, 2008

Mike now you can see your good friend Bob Gablin again.

C FLEMING

March 24, 2008

Our prayers go out to Mike's family at this time of sorrow. He was a great guy and great family man.


THE FLEMING AND TERRY O'DONNELL FAMILY

Raymond&Dorothy Kopplin

March 24, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

March 24, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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