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Michael F. Chillemi Sr.

1923 - 2017

Michael F. Chillemi Sr. obituary, 1923-2017, Lake Worth, FL

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1923

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2017

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Michael Chillemi Obituary

CHILLEMI, Sr., Michael F. Michael F. Chillemi, Sr., 93, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born May 8, 1923 in Mansfield, OH to Natale and Rose (Daley) Chillemi. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Viola (Stirp) Chillemi, son Philip Chillemi, Sr. and brothers Joe, Pat and Frank Chillemi. Mike is survived by sons; Michael (Elaine Meeks) Chillemi, Jr., Christopher (Constance Traver) Chillemi and Nicholas (Lori Rinehart) Chillemi. He is further survived by grandchildren Gina Shepherd, Michael Chillemi III, Natale' Chillemi, Michele Chillemi, Andrew Chillemi , Mathew Chillemi, Angela Harper, Christina Pyatt, Philip Chillemi Jr., Christopher Chillemi Jr., Curtis Chillemi, Carisa Chillemi, Constance Chillemi, Nicole Karuzas, Nicholas Chillemi Jr., Anthony Chillemi, Vincent Chillemi and 29 great-grandchildren. Michael started working as a young man in the landscape business and then clerked at Gray Drugs. He obtained full time employment at Mansfield Tire and Rubber as a tire builder for over 20 years. Eventually, Michael owned and operated Pure Oil in Butler, OH and later opened Atlantic Gas Station in Mansfield, OH. Farm life agreed with Mike, as he and Viola owned a farm in Mansfield where they raised their four boys until his semi-retirement to Florida. Once in Florida, Mike bought rental apartments which kept the family busy. Michael leaves a large, extended family that is left with many memories and stories to share. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 2892 S. Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461with Funeral Mass following at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on May 9, 2017.

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celene chillemi

May 11, 2018

i miss u soo much

Celene Chillemi

February 13, 2018

I love you Grandpa so much your granddaughter: Celene Chillemi to:heaven (with the best grampa ever

Maureen & Henry Stevens

June 13, 2017

Mike (Jr.), We just learned of the loss of the Chillemi patriarch. With so many children, grand children and great grand children, not to mention all of his friends and neighbors, he will be remembered on this earth for a long time and are assured of his everlasting life hereafter.

Julie Legutko

May 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Uncle Mike had a wonderful life with Aunt Viola and his four sons and their families who loved him dearly, He is happy to be with his family in heaven!Will keep him and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Julie Chillemi Legutko

May 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Uncle Mike had a beautiful life, with a large supporting family that loved him.
Will keep him in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Fran Chillemi Leverone

Thomas Chillemi

May 9, 2017

My condolences to the family. I have great memories of visits with Uncle Mike, Aunt Viola and my cousins at family gatherings and the farm.

Tom Chillemi
Braintree,MA

Angela Harper

May 8, 2017

May 7, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Luke's Catholic Church

2892 S. Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL

May

11

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke's Catholic Church

2892 S. Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL

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Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home and Lake Worth Memory Gardens

3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461

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