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Michael Vitek Obituary

Vitek, Michael N. loving husband of Janet (nee Mossman), beloved father of Joseph and Patricia (John) Furlanetto and stepfather of Shedrick, dear son of the late L. Frank and Joan Vitek, fond brother of Mark J. (Jennifer), Brian D. (Darlene) and the late Patrick and late George, cherished uncle and friend to many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at DeLaSalle Institute, 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Friends and neighbors will meet at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Saturday, 9 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Mike was Head Freshmen Football Coach and Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at DeLaSalle. For info call Dalcamo Funeral Home, 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2010.

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Joan Koepke

March 5, 2010

Please accept my sympathy. Mike will be greatly missed by not only his family but the young men that he mentored and everyone at De La Salle Institute. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mike, with Joe and Patty. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fr. Dan Brandt

March 5, 2010

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. We are happy to open our church to your family for Mike's funeral Mass. He was remembered here this past weekend at all Masses and will again be remembered at all Masses here this coming weekend; all are welcome. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

Erica Ruano

March 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Coach Vitek was a tramendous influence on our son and he will truly be missed.

The Ruano Family

tim perez

March 5, 2010

sorry he was a good coach

William Vitek

March 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Mike was one of the good guys. We will miss him.

John Fitzgibbons

March 5, 2010

I'm very sorry for your loss. Mike and I worked together for over 20 years,
I'll miss him very much. Love John Fitzgibbons

March 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers with the Vitek family during this difficult time. In the years I worked with Mike, three things were always very clear to me: his love for his family, his love for ALL kids and his love for De La Salle!
My favorite St. John Baptist De La Salle writing states that when an educator's Judgment Day arrives, he will have to give an account as to how well he cared for the children under his care during his time on earth. The good news here means that Mike already is with the Lord.....and got in easily!!!

Mike Skowronski
Park Ridge, Il.

thomas collopy

March 4, 2010

Vitek family,sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time or sorrow.Mike and i coached against each other for years when D played St.Rita.his teams were a class act and well prepared a credit to an outstanding man. Tom C St.Rita baseball.

March 4, 2010

Dear Janet,Joey,Patty,and Shedrick We were very sad to hear of your lost. Mike gave of himself to others and will be missed very much. He was also a good next door neighbor for many years.I know Joey, Patty, and Shedrick it is very hard to loose a Dad my Dad passed almost three years now and there is not a day that he is not thought of he will always be with you in all you do. God Bless Mrs Brady and the McBride Family

Laura Werner

March 4, 2010

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

Eddie&Mary Perez

March 4, 2010

Janet,Shedrick,& Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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