Michael J. Stupak, 69 of Algonquin, died peacefully July 12, 2018 with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am on Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Annunciation Cemetery in Aurora. Flowers or donations to Wounded Warriors would be appreciated.
Michael was born the son of Ignatius and Leona Stupak. He proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. In 1974 he married Kathy Dunaway. Throughout his life he had a passion for mentoring and coaching young people in business and leadership. He also would speak to high school students every year on Veteran’s Day to share about his experience in serving in the Army. Mike’s greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband, brother and father who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his sons, Joseph Stupak, and Anthony (Hannah) Stupak, by his brothers and sisters, Jeffrey Stupak, Kathy Thrall, Joanne (John) Sumberg and Susan Miller. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Gregory.
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So sorry for your loss. He will greatly missed. I served with Mike in Vietnam and always looked forward to seeing him at our reunion. Our prayers to the family.
I am sorry for your loss, Mike and I were close . we grew up together, and went to High School We play base ball on the same team, he spent a lot time with my family he was like a brother to me when we were young . He was great person. he will be miss by all.
Sorry for your family's loss. Mike was a great Mentor to me. I had great respect for him and I enjoyed talking with him and listening to his stories. I will always remember the many pieces of great advice he passed on to me. He was truly a great man.
Mike was a great guy. I had the privilege of knowing Mike when we worked for the same company several years ago. He was always so kind and welcoming and he always had a good word anytime we met. I remember how he always spoke so highly of his family and of his passion for our country. He was a true patriot and a gentleman. I know he will be greatly missed. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Please accept my deepest condolences at Mike's passing. He was a unique individual, genuine and trustworthy to a fault in business and a warm and caring friend. He was a good friend to me, but an even better friend to my husband Mike Duff. All of my memories of Mike are full of laughter and loving stories of our families. My prayer for you is that the warm laughing memories of him will rush in to fill the void that his passing leaves.