Michael D. Moody

Moody, Michael D. (78 years of age) was born into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Beloved son of the late Thomas & Josephine Lavergne Moody (nee Ryan), dearest brother of the late Jean Marie and Richard J. (CPD) McFarlane, the late Thomas (Bonnie) Moody, the late James (Linda) Moody, and the late Anne (George) Loven. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, cousin to many and a cherished friend to all who knew him.
Mike served in the United States Army (Korea). He was a free spirit who possessed a truly kind and gentle soul within. Music meant the world to Mike and while he never had any formal training, Mike could play any musical instrument that he picked up. He played with many well-known musicians and local artists. He entertained guests and animals alike with his music for 30+ years at the Lincoln Park Zoo. He loved to build things by hand. He raised many generations of chihuahuas and while Mike had no children, he loved his fur babies like they were his children.
He was born and raised in the South Side Canaryville neighborhood in Chicago and is a well-known Canaryville Legend who will be loved and missed by all.
Visitation Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thomas McInerney's Central Chapel, 4635 S. Wallace Street, Chicago, IL. 60609. Funeral Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Central Chapel to St. Gabriel Church, Mass 11:00 a.m.
Mike will be buried with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Please visit MICHAEL MOODY BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/funeralmc. For information, 7732680703 or 7735819000.