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PAUL MASSI Obituary
Paul D. Massi, 84, of Lincolnwood, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Chicago on March 23, 1925 and attended Sullivan High School in Chicago. He served in the US Navy Air Corps in WWII in both Europe and the Pacific. Paul was the owner and proprietor of the PM Club, a bar, restaurant and liquor store on Howard Street in Chicago, that was for many years a favorite destination for Northwestern University students, who Paul welcomed in a gruff, authoritarian manner, but with a big heart. The essence of the PM Club was captured in a song performed one year in the annual Northwestern WaaMu talent show. In later years, Paul worked for Stefani's Restaurants, which he enjoyed immensely and where he made many good friends. Paul enjoyed reading, travel, a good debate, Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra and spending time with his family and many friends of all ages. He was small in stature, but large in personality, generosity, zest for life and love of people. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Charmaine, nee Monini, whom he married on Aug. 26, 1950; his daughters Donna (James) Proesel, of Lake Forest, IL., Nancy (Mike) Ritter, of Winnetka, IL., and Christina (Victor) Filippini, of Lake Forest, IL.; his grandchildren, Matthew (Elizabeth), Christopher (Michelle), James (Katie) and Gretchen Proesel, Whitney, Kathryn and Michael Ritter and Amelia and Veronica Filippini; and his sister Marianna (Theodore) Wattenberg, of Prospect Heights, IL. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Smith- Corcoran Funeral Home , 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, to Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue, Chicago for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Miseracordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL., 60660 or Midwest Palliative Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL., 60025. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com 
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Mary Ann O'Rourke
March 7, 2010
Tina and family -- I just read about your dad's passing in the Regina newsletter. It brought back memories of Tina taking off from Regina with her dad on a Friday afternoon to hit the slopes at Wilmot or Alpine. I remember thinking, "What a great dad." A man who truly enjoyed spending time with his children. You must miss him terribly but you're so blessed to have had such a loving father.
Condre Koepfgen
December 30, 2009
aunt nancy, your dad was such a great guy! i still miss him very much and always will!! you got your sweetness from you! i will always hold you close to my heart!
Dale Clock
November 8, 2009
Dear Massi family,
My deepest sympathies to the passing of your father. I'm Dale Clock and I wrote the PM Club Song and performed it on the 45 rpm record that played in the Juke Box at The Club. Paul was a great guy. His picture posted here is exactly as I remember him. His place meant a lot to me and being there with him always brought a smile to my face. I'm honored that my song meant so much to him. Just today I got an email from someone looking for a copy of the song to download. Which caused me to search on the internet for the PM Club and I came across Paul's obituary. If you would like a copy please contact me and I would be happy to send one to you. My thoughts are with you.
Connie McAneney
November 6, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I was looking you up to call you when I saw the sad announcement about your Dad. He was so fantastic, funny, full of energy and we had a great time at our graduation. My parents remember him also with a smile on his face and always kidding. I know how close you were to him, you were his little girl. I think I have in a trunk somewhere the T shirt from PM Club!
Hoping you find peace and strength from friends and family.
Love,
Connie
Bob Barasa
October 6, 2009
I've known Paul for over 40 years. He gave me a job at the PM Club the summer before law school. He was a close friend.
I'll never forget what he told me when we were drinking in a Rush Street bar in my late 20s. We had been admiring the lovely ladies for some time. After awhile he turned to me and said, 'I never thought I'd say this but love really does get better with my wife after all these years.' Thanks Paul for all the good advice you gave me over the years. My mom always told me what a good influence you were in my life. Thanks, Paul. God bless.
Mary Anne Minich
October 5, 2009
Dear Tina, Nancy and the entire family,
I am so sorry that you have lost you Dad..my prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Praying for friends to comfort you,
faith to uphold you,and loving memories to help you smile again.
Fondly, Mary Anne Minich
September 29, 2009
WHAT A GREAT GUY AND GOOD FRIEND!
THE A.C.NIELSEN ANNEX[A.K.A.THE P.M.CLUB]THE PLACE TO GO AFTER THE SOFTBALL GAMES OR AFTER WORK OR FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS...IT WAS FAMOUS AND HE MADE THAT WAY!
JOHNNY LEE...A ROGERS PARK FRIEND.
Jack Vander Schilden
September 29, 2009
Dearest Char, Donna, Nancy, and Tina,
My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you on the untimely death of Paul. He was such an integral part of all our lives during our adolescent years. He was certainly one of kind and will be sorely missed by multitudes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very trying time. Love Vandy
Robert Ratledge
September 28, 2009
Paul's loss will be greatly missed by all who knew and cared for him. He was a close friend to myself and my family.
Michael Callahan
September 27, 2009
Dear Mrs. Massi and girls,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Massi passing. What a great friend and neighbor he was to our family. I send my condolences and will keep him in my prayers.
Pat Plautz, niece
September 27, 2009
I remember Paul saying he was too young to be called Uncle. I remember him assembling my bicycle, Char & Paul telling me about alcohol when I was a teen. He paved the way for a better paying part time job at A.C. Nielsen. I remember him cooking up chili or hamburgers at the tavern. I was so proud he entrusted me with information to tell my mother (Marianna). He also told me to stand straight and admired my little baby. Later he asked what was I going to do with my life when my children didn't need me so much. I remember Paul telling me all his mother (Vera) had left was INDEPENDENCE. Now he made his decisions his way.
Laurie S[ear
September 27, 2009
Dear Massi Family,
Paul always had a smile and was a wonderful family friend and neighbor and almost lifelong friend to my dad and mom. I wish that I could be there with my mother and sister to give you my condolences in person. My thoughts are with you all. It is an incredible loss but what a huge contribution he made to the lives of others because he was so special.
All my love, Laurie Fleishman Spear
Tom Manion
September 27, 2009
Dear Massi Family,
I remember your Dad from QAS. What a great guy! I know that he's with God now and I will certainly keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
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