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Michael Senese Obituary

Senese, Michael 89. Loving Husband of Madge. Beloved father of Nick (Mary Ann) Senese, Michele (Michael) Vaccarella, and John Senese. Loving grandfather of Nicole (fiance Phillip) Senese, Michael (Allison), Marc (Samantha) Vaccarella and LUCKI great-grandfather of Luca, Noah, and Marco Vacarrella. Beloved brother of Frances (Charles) Cotuno, John (Susie), Frank (Millie), Tony (Martha), Theresa (John) Certa, Mary (Phillip) Corso, and Angie Serritella. Fond brother-in-law of Steve (Sandie) Clementi. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., to Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Services 11:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Vitucci & Sons Funeral Home. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For info (773) 889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 21, 2011.

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michele vaccarella

April 16, 2012

Dad, in a few days April 19th, it will be 1 year since you left us. We just can't believe how fast the time has gone.
Just know we miss you every day and you are always in our hearts. We love you
Michele and Mike

JoMarie Miller

April 28, 2011

John, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 24, 2011

Aunt Madge, Nicky, Michelle & Johnny please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers on the loss of Uncle Mike. He was truly an amazing person - he will be missed by all of us. Sorry we could not make the service but know that you and yours were in our thoughts. May you find piece to know that Uncle Mike is not in anymore pain or suffering. Love, Sharon, Janice Chrissy, Mom and Dad.

Kaye & Lon DeHaitre

April 23, 2011

Michelle and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we extend our deepest condolences.
We're very sorry that we were not able to attend the services, as we are currently out of town.
Love,
Cousins Kaye & Lon DeHaitre

Teresa Corso

April 22, 2011

Dear Aunt Madge and Family,
Please just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always. I have been truly blessed to have been in Uncle Mike's company for the past 55 years. He was and he will always be my favorite. He is resting now and I know that my mom, dad and brother are there to greet him. I loved him with all my heart and know that he is watching over us. You will all be in our prayers.
Love to all of you,
Teresa and Carla Corso

Rosalinda Olivares

April 22, 2011

Dear Nicole and Family, We are sorry that we could not be there with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Your loved one has been called home during this Holy Week, please find comfort in knowing that he is with GOD. May the memories and LOVE you have all shared with him help you through your loss. Love Always Auntie Nena, Uncle Albert, Lawrence, Julian, Alina and Ely.

April 21, 2011

From the Marrera Family

April 21, 2011

Nicole,
My sympathy to you, your parents, and other loved ones on the loss of your grandfather. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Pat Laschober

April 21, 2011

I was sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers are with the whole family. Frances Folinazzo

My next door neighbor Mike as I remember him

Daniel (peewee) Marrera Sr

April 21, 2011

Daniel & Dorothy Marrera Sr

April 21, 2011

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

Mike Senese ( as we remember him)

Daniel (PeeWee) & Dorothy Marrera Sr

April 21, 2011

Fletcher Chicago

April 21, 2011

Michael's Son John is a very important associate to our Company. We really appreciate the fine young man that Michael and Madge raised. In lieu of flowers, Fletcher Camera has made a donation to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund in memory of John's Dad (we understand he was a Veteran.) The IMFRF helps service members and their families defray the costs of food, housing, utilities, medical services, and other expenses that become difficult to afford when a wage-earner has temporarily left civilian employment to be placed on active military duty.

With highest regards,
Fletcher Chicago Inc. and Staff

Gino Vaccarella

April 21, 2011

To Madge, Nicky, Michelle, and John:

I so admired Mike for being a great husband, father and grandfather. He truly was a great Italian-American, and served as a wonderful role model.
Watching him at so many family events over the years, I would always marvel at how he adored his family, and I loved listing to all his stories, especially when he was mad at his beloved Cubbies! :)

As a proud WWII veteran, he exemplified the true American spirit of what made our nation so great: hard work, strong family values, and a fervent passion for what he believed in. He was the salt-of-the-earth!!!

I will miss him dearly, and I am blessed to have known him. My love to the Senese family!!!

Love,
Gino

Lee & Patty Laino

April 21, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

April 21, 2011

Uncle Mikey...you will be missed by many nieces and nephews not alone to say many, many great nieces and nephews..We all loved you very much...You will always be remembered by many family and friends...You are at peace now and knowing that you are with my Dad and all of your brothers and sisters...I will miss you and love you...
Love Your Niece
Susan Herkel (Wurtz)

April 21, 2011

Dad, you were the greatest father anyone could ask for. As a husband, mom could not of been taken care of any better, 68 years of marriage is proof of that. We will miss you and you will always be in our hearts. We know you are at peace.
Love you
Michele and Michael

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