Mark Michelini passed away on July 11, 2021 at the age of 52, after a courageous fight with cancer. Many people did not know of his battle with cancer in recent years, as he never stopped facing life’s challenges with a smile.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 4-7:30 pm, with a service at 7:30pm; all at DeFiore
Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to
St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.
Mark was born September 17, 1968, the son of William and Linda Michelini. On February 5,1994, he married Tara Raymondi. Mark was a proud ironworker and member of local 63 for more than 33 years. Mark worked closely with his father throughout his career, and went on tobecome a general superintendent for VEI, Inc. He took great pride in his work, and continued working throughout most of his illness, never missing a day. He finally retired on March 12 of this year, so that he could spend more time with his beloved wife Tara, and their three beautiful children: Adam, Max and Noah.
In the beginning of his illness, Mark reignited his passion for art and creativity. He spent much of his time scouring the internet and local barns for reclaimed items with which to utilize. He made many gifts for his family, which will be treasured for generations. Mark’s favorite place to
be was oceanside. He and his family were able to visit the beach several times over the past few years, the last of which was just weeks prior to his passing.
Mark was a loving and devoted family man. His favorite times were spent coaching his boy’s baseball teams, spending time with them at the beach, boating or just relaxing at home in the backyard hammock. He enjoyed all types of music, specifically metal and rock, his motorcycle,
and baseball. He was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and was able to take his sons to spring training just two years ago. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and friend, who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Tara, his three sons, Adam, Maxwell, and Noah, as well as many
extended family members, including his father William, his brothers, Michael (Maria) Michelini, John (Lori) Schulget, Billy, Jr. (Sara) Michelini, Steven (Paula) Michelini, his sister, Julie (Jeremy) Brown, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda.
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Sorry for your loss, he was a kind and gentle soul.
We want express our sadness for Mark's passing and we want you all to know we will keep you in our prayers. Mark was a man we can all look up to as a great role model in life. We will miss him.
Sorry to hear about Mark
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Deeply sorry for family
We never had the privilege of meeting Mark, but knowing who Tara is, I can only assume the man that Mark surely was. Our heart’s are simultaneously breaking for you and enveloping you right now! You all are always in our hearts and prayers!
Our heartfelt sympathies to you Tara, and the boys. Erik and I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with both you and Mark, as neighbors and as friends. There were just so many fun times and never ending laughter! We will treasure those times always. We wish you all peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our love to you, Erica and Erik
Very sorry for your loss. Positive energy sent to the family in this time of sorrow.
Words can’t describe when you loose your Rock. Far to soon, utmost Respect, Heartfelt Peace to Michelini Family. God Please Bring them Peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss Tara. There are no words that will make this any easier. I hope you can find peace in time. Know you have a deep network of friends that are here for you and your family. ❤️
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Oh my I am so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️❤️
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. Sending love and hugs to you all.
Dear Tera I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Our love and prayers are with you and the children. With Love The Demos Family ❤️❤️❤️
Tara, there are no words, my heart is heavy for you and your beautiful children. May peace enter your heart in the mist of the sadness. Praying deeply for you my friend. With much love and comfort! Eunice
May you feel Mark’s presence with you snd the boys always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry I can not make it Thursday but will say a prayer for Mark as he rests in peace and your journey ahead. Sending my love.
Condolences to the Michelini Family R.I.P Brother Mark
Tara and family. So truly sorry for your loss. Sending you so much love. -marisa
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and son. He fought courageously and bravely. Sending my prayers and love through this difficult time.
Tara, Sending my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time of sadness.
So sorry for your loss
Dear Tara and precious family, many thoughts and prayers to you all.
So sorry to hear about this. I will always remember the days of AAYO and the Algonquin Storm teams. Great memories I will have of Mark and his family. My condolences to the entire family… God Bless
My condolences to the family and a heart felt goodbye to a brother.
We are very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. We will never forget all the fun times with the Storm teams that Cameron had the pleasure of playing for with Mark as his coach.
I am sorry for your loss.
Was very surprised to here the news of his passing, my sincere condolences to the family.
Tara I can not imagine the pain you are going through. Please know you and your boys are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tara and family. So truly sorry for your loss. Sending you so much love. -marisa
I am so sorry. thank you for sending me this information. I worked with his dad at the apprenticeship office. I knew your husband since he was a young man. I am sure his rich life will always be remember by his family and friends. my granddaughters has been fighting cancer for the last 7 years. Kylie was diagnosed at 11 years old now she is eighteen. the loving gift to St. Jude she wonderful gift in honor of your kind husband. thank you and I will keep all of you on my prayers. god bless you and your family.
Sorry for your loss Tara. My heart goes out to you and your family!!
My thoughts and prayers go to Marks family and friends. So sorry to hear about Mark. He was a friend I truly enjoyed coaching against and coaching with. I knew I would always get his best. He was always such a pleasure to talk to and hang around with. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Mark was an incredible man truly one in a billion our thoughts and prayers go out to Tara the boys and Mark's entire family and friends
Tara and family, Truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
We were just made aware of Mark's passing. We wanted to let you know that we were thinking of you all and wanted to express our condolences.
I am sorry. I know how hard it is to lose some one. My dad died with almost zero warning. It trully is one of life’s hardest things to deal with. I hope u all the best. Ro