Michael Vaca Obituary
45, long time resident of Chicago's South side, Taylor St. resident, passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2023. Devoted husband of Holley Cornwell; loving father of Michael, Marissa, Kayla, and Paulie Vaca; cherished brother of Jessica (Leo) Vaca and Dominick Vaca; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and friends; and brother-in-law of Terri Cornwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel Vaca and Yolanda Zito.
Michael will be remembered for his outgoing personality and contagious smile. Most of all Michael was a devoted husband and father. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Services at McInerney Central Chapel, 4635 S. Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60609 on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 3-8 pm. Funeral Service Friday, July 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Please visit MICHAEL VACA book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.
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Kayla Vaca
January 30, 2025
I never stop missing you. I don´t think I ever will.
Mike and Kathy Alagna
June 29, 2024
Mikey, we can´t believe it has been 1 yr since you left us. So young with so much to do and life to live. You know how much your children are grieving you everyday. We think about you all the time with fond memories of our times we had together. We know that you are looking down upon us and smiling while you embrace your 4 children who love and miss you so much. Ask God to help them get through this most difficult time.
You are and will be forever in our hearts and our prayers.
R I P Mikey
Mike and Kathy Alagna
KATHY & Mike ALAGNA
July 6, 2023
Holley no words can say how deeply sorry we are at the passing of Mikey. Too short of a life when he had so much to live for. Our prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed and will be in our prayers always.
RIP. Mikey
Kathy and Mike Alagna
Marissa
July 5, 2023
My siblings and I, shared many memories with our dad. He was very wise, compassionate, and always willing to help in hard times, even if it meant he´d have less for himself. He was taken way too soon. However the memories we share will forever be how we remember him. Right now I know he´s gotta a cloud of protection over our family and his closest friends. I know he´s up there playing cards and resting easy, no longer in pain. We love you dad. Always and Forever.
-Michael, Marissa, Kayla, and Paulie
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