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Michael Serrano Obituary

Serrano, Michael M. age 60, late of the East Side. Beloved husband of Rosita Rivas, loving father of Michael Serrano Jr., Paula Martinez, Yvette and Melissa Serrano, Robert and Michael Mancha, devoted grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of two, dear son of Lottie and the late Rosendo Serrano, loving brother of Rita Cooper, Mary Ellen Hernandez, Irene Schuster, Ray and Joe Serrano, fond uncle of many. Employee of City of Chicago & Wisconsin Steel. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 8, 2007.

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Sara Famularo

May 2, 2007

When I think of Mike, humor comes to mind first. Laughing and joking was an all day thing with him. I don't ever remember him angry. I remember him smiling and laughing.

I have tons of memories of him, but the funniest is when I was three years old. We were playing Salon. I was the beautician. He let me put little rubber bands and barrettes in his hair. I thought I made him look beautiful.

He was watching the Cub game when a neighbor came to our door. Obviously he forgot about his hair and went to the door. The neighbor looked confused and said "what's up with your hair?" Mike reached for his head and yelled "Sara!" They both laughed. Mike did get a tad embarrassed.

What I'll miss most about Mike Serrano is his laughter and his jokes.

ANDREA (MAMAS) SERRANO

April 13, 2007

Grandpa I can't explain in words just how much I miss you. I know it had been awhile since I have seen u. But I swear I feel your presence all the time. There's not a day that goes by that I wish i could take back time and just go to your house and u would be there. I pray to God to just give you back to our family, because we all need you. You are the one who has made me into a strong willed woman. And I'm extremely fortunate and grateful to have a Grandfather like you. I can remember it as if it were yesturday, the time when you picked me up from school, and you kept insisting to the teacher that my name was "Mamas". She was in shock that you had forgotten my real name! hehehe! But that was the great humor of yours that won over the many hearts that u had in your lifetime. I miss you so so so much Grandpa, and I would die a thousand times just to have you back in my life even if it's just for one more day. I just need you to know that I love you so so so much!! I will be sure to tell my son, your great grandson, just how wonderful of a man you were. And I will remind him everday who you were so that he can become someone like you someday! I love you, and may your soul rest in peace.

Olga Martinez

April 12, 2007

Rosita and family,
My deepest sympathy to you, Mike was a good man and I know he will always watch over you. May God comfort you in this your time of need and take care of each other.
Love,
Olga

Manny & Anna Montoya

April 10, 2007

My heart goes out to the Serrano family. We lost a good man, father,brother,husband, and my partner. We will miss you.

Rita & George Contreras

April 9, 2007

Mike Jr.,Paula,Chrissy,Missy
I may not be with you but I want you to know my sympathy & best wishes are always with you. May God comfort use in this time of sorrow!

Hector benavides

April 9, 2007

I am very sorry about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy in the behalf of me and my family

Hector

Ramona Bottke

April 9, 2007

Rosita,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family to help you through this.
Mona

Maria L. Castaneda/Brokop

April 9, 2007

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

Joe Valle, Jr.

April 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

larry diaz

April 9, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Diane Heath

April 8, 2007

Rosita, Mikey and Robert,
You have my deepest sympathy. As always, if you need anything, please call.
Diane

Carolyn Dillon

April 8, 2007

Oh my God Rosita, I am so sorry. I will call you in a few weeks. I will say a prayer for you and Mike.
God bless you both.

Martha Borowski

April 8, 2007

My deepest Sympathy to all the Family of your great loss. May the good lord give you Strength and supply all your needs at this time of Sorrow love martha Ken Borowski

Louie & Denise Camarillo

April 8, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family,Mike Will Be In Our Prayers,He Was A Very Good Friend I've Know All My Life And Will Truly Be Missed. LONGO ------([email protected])

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