Michael Scanlon

Michael "Mike" Scanlon, age 79, U.S. Army Veteran, born in Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, Ireland, passed away on August 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was the beloved husband of Ann (nee O’Callaghan), for 54 wonderful years; loving father of Joann M. (Lane) Hendle, Michael J. (Kathleen) Scanlon and Eileen F. (Billy) Mahler; dearest son of the late Margaret and James Scanlon cherished grandfather of Kyle, Kaileen, Ryan, Kevin, Aaron, Brayden, Payton and Connor; dear brother of Patrick (Peggy) and Morty (Ann) Scanlon, Joan (the late James) Mahon, Mame (Gerry) Kavanagh and the late Bobby Scanlon; brother-in-law of Patrick (Ida) O'Callaghan, the late Hannah (and late Joseph) McPartlan, the late Sean (Rita) O'Callaghan and the late Sister Eileen O'Callaghan D.C.; fond uncle of many and friend to all who crossed his path. Mike worked for both Sears, Roebuck & Co. and the City of Chicago. He was a longstanding member and served on the board of both the Limerick Hurling Club and the G.A.A. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Funeral services will be Friday, August 20, 2021, friends and family are asked to meet at St. Francis Borgia Church 8033 W. Addison, Chicago, IL for a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. To livestream the funeral mass go to https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jaJ_-iqiA4HkuCHd1hhYQ The interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cumberland Chapels for more information call (708)456-8300.