Michael Scanlon Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass for Michael Scanlon
Start: 2021-08-20T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Francis Borgia Church

Michael "Mike" Scanlon, age 79, U.S. Army Veteran, born in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Ireland, passed away on August 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was the beloved husband of Ann (nee O'Callaghan), for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Joann M. (Lane) Hendle, Michael J. (Kathleen) Scanlon and Eileen F. (Billy) Mahler; dearest son of the late Margaret and James Scanlon cherished grandfather of Kyle, Kaileen, Ryan, Kevin, Aaron, Brayden, Payton and Connor; dear brother of Patrick (Peggy) and Morty (Ann) Scanlon, Joan (the late James) Mahon, Mame (Gerry) Kavanagh and the late Bobby Scanlon; brother-in-law of Patrick (Ida) O'Callaghan, the late Hannah (and late Joseph) McPartlan, the late Sean (Rita) O'Callaghan and the late Sister Eileen O'Callaghan D.C.; fond uncle of many and friend to all who crossed his path. Mike worked for both Sears, Roebuck & Co. and the City of Chicago. He was a longstanding member and served on the board of both the Limerick Hurling Club and the G.A.A. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Funeral services will be Friday, August 20, 2021, friends and family are asked to meet at St. Francis Borgia Church 8033 W. Addison, Chicago, IL for a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. To livestream the funeral mass https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jaJ_-iqiA4HkuCHd1hhYQ The interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cumberland Chapels for more information www.cumberlandchapels.com or call (708)456-8300.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 18, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Scanlon

7 Entries

Rosemary Easter

August 25, 2021

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

Timothy J. Mullane and Family (Chicago)

August 23, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we express our deepest sympathy to Ann and all of Mike Scanlon´s family & friends for your enormous loss. Mike was a gem of a man, a wonderfully kind soul that was always available for a chat or a helping hand. Mike was very well situated, being surrounded by his lovely & angelic wife, Ann, as well as their kind & loving children. Being around Mike and the Scanlon family was similar to coming in from a blustery winter´s day into a cozy warm cottage with smiling faces, a crackling fire, melodic music and a hot mug of tea.

Mike of the Scanlon´s was an instrumental force with the Limerick Hurling Club and the G.A.A. in Chicago, which spanned decades. He was persistently dedicated on forging ahead to elevate these prestigious organizations to new and awesome heights. Mike & Ann´s contributions were enormous throughout the decades as was their fondness of both Cork & Limerick! Looking back, the Scanlon home was always a flurry of excitement & activity throughout the Summer Hurling Seasons, as was many of our homes, as we accommodated the new and exciting talent of Hurlers, fresh from Ireland.

The conversation was always lively, passionate and routinely quite comical around Mike. I recall many of those conversations between Mike, my father Paddy, and many of the other club members. It was pure entertainment as a young lad to witness the banter back & forth with the big smiles on their faces.

Mike was always in his element every Sunday throughout the Summer months as the lads donned the Green & White of Limerick. As if that was not exciting enough, the real "action" began with the legendary celebrations and get-togethers immediately following the Hurling matches. Those were glorious days back in the 1960´s-1980´s (Pre-Gaelic Park). Mike had continued to remain active throughout the years but in a more relaxed capacity. It was always welcoming to see Mike Scanlon & Mike Keating´s smiling faces working the entrance gate at Gaelic Park.

One of the finest stages that Mike routinely made his presence on was none other than Sears at Harlem & North. Mike was a refreshing and prominent fixture there as he worked the desk with pure eloquence and magic. The staff enjoyed working with him and the customers were delighted with Mike´s honesty, integrity and an enjoyable anecdote. Mike was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to the customers as he presented them with premier customer service, which naturally kept them consistently returning back. It was a privilege to have worked with Mike back in 1983.

May Mike´s next journey be as exciting and fulfilling as this last sojourn. We will miss you here and look forward to meeting up again in the not too distant future. All the Best, Mike and thanks for your generosity, great work, diligent efforts and many laughs...You will always be fondly remembered by many!

Gerry and Caroline Thompson and famy

August 20, 2021

Sincere sympathy to all the Scanlon family on the passing of Mike
May he rest in peace

Elizabeth Fitzgerald O´Riordan

August 19, 2021

Dear Scanlon family, Our deepest sympathies for your family on the passing of Mike. He was a dear friend of our father Denis and we remember spending time with all of you when were little. Mike will be dearly missed. We pray time provides you all with peace in your hearts.
Family of Frances and Denis Fitzgerald