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Michael Alebich Obituary

WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Petrizzo); loving father of Michael G. (Geralyn) Alebich, and Cheryl (Jerry) Pinotti; beloved son of the late Jure and Marija Alebich; fond grandfather of Michael M. II, Alexandra (John) Masterson, and Maryl; dear brother of Anthony, John (Florence), and the late Helen (the late Michael) Ratkovich, the late Rose, and the late Madge Alebich; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; Longtime employee of the Chicago Tribune Company as well as Clubhouse Manager & Associate of the Chicago White Sox. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Funeral Services Friday 9:20 a.m. at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Jerome Croatian Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Service Info (312)225-8500 or www.colettasonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 19, 2018.

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Dee Dee Cozzi

September 21, 2018

Dear Michael Cheryl and Gerri, I just heard of the passing of your Dad. So sorry and God Bless him.

Z L

September 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 19, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

September 19, 2018

Our sincere condolence to your family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

September 19, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

September 19, 2018

May God sustain you at this time of such great loss. My sympathy to family and friends. John 3:16

September 19, 2018

I am sorry for your lost may the true God of all comfort, comfort those mourning and bind up the brokenhearted Isaiah 61:1,2

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21

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9:15 a.m.

Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home

544 W. 31st St., Chicago, IL

Sep

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Croatian Church

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544 West 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60616

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