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Michael Pesoli Obituary

Michael A. Pesoli, age 68; of Chicago, IL, died on Monday, October 17th, after battling leukemia for the second time. He survived his first bout with the disease in 2017, and in 2019 received an award from Northwestern Memorial Hospital for his fundraising work in the Campaign 2 Save Lives. He is survived by his mother, Mary (the late Samuel), loving wife Nancy, his sons Samuel and Michael Jr., daughter in-law Kathleen, grandsons, Sam and Ben, sisters, Maria Mazza and Michele Amabile, and numerous friends.

Mike was born in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago, where generations of his family resided. He then lived with his family in Oak Brook for 26 years. He had been a member of the Chicago Board of Trade since 1981, and later started a commercial property business in Little Italy, where his life began.

He ran the Chicago Marathon twice and was an avid golfer and hiker. He split his time between Chicago, Michigan, and Palm Springs. He was a champion of his sons and grandsons, a doting son, and loving husband of 44 years.

Visitation, Thursday, October 20th, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral, Friday, October 21st, 10:00 AM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org are appreciated. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 19, 2022.

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Jonathan Demas

October 14, 2024

When Mike stopped by my desk, he always had something interesting going on, never one to sit idle, loved his family and lived life well.
One day he stopped off and dropped off 2 cherub statues because he knew my family liked lawn ornaments. Mike was that kind of person, not only a good customer, but a friend.

Carole & Paul Rinaldi

October 20, 2022

Nancy, Sam & family, we were saddened to hear of Mike´s passing. He was a good friend of ours. We extend our condolences to all of you. We offer prayers as well. God bless all of you.
Paul & Carole Rinaldi, Chiarugi Hardware.

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Kristen DeBenny

October 19, 2022

Nancy & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mike´s passing. He will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love, Joseph & Kristen DeBenny

Bennett Weiss

October 19, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He was a good friend and an amazing source of support to My Brother Chris. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Family.

Angelina perna

October 19, 2022

God bless you and yours at this time. I am sooo sorry and offer much caring and love to all of you.

Susan Giancarlo

October 19, 2022

Dear Nancy and family,

We're so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mike. Please let us know at any time if we can be of help.

The Drake Tower Staff

From the Staff of Sullivan Funeral Home

October 18, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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21

Service

10:00 a.m.

Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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