Michael Marasco, 93, of Chicago passed away in his home peacefully while sleeping on Sunday, April 11th.

Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 14th at 11:00 am at St. Priscilla Church, 6949 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634.

Burial will follow outdoors at Queen of Heaven Christ the King Mausoleum, 1400 South Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162. Family and friends are invited to both services. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly followed to ensure the safety of all. Arrangements are by Rago Brothers, 773-276-7800.

Mike was born in Little Italy on Carpenter/Talylor Street, the 7th of 9 children to Michael and Maria Marasco on September 18, 1927. He married Dessa Maria in 1965 in Rolgiano, Calabria Province, Italy. They enjoyed over 56 years of inseparable marriage and friendship splitting time between their homes in Chicago and Woodstock. Mike was a proud Local 130 plumber and worked for Economy Mechanical Industries for over 30 years. Mike was the epitome of a hardworking and loving family man devoted to his wife and children.

Michael is survived by his wife, Dessa Maria (née Altomare), sons Michael (Lesli née Siegel) and Anthony (Amanda née Moressi). He was the doting Grandfather of Sophia, Andrew, Isa and Lena. He was the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made in Michael's memory to Campus Bio-Medico University in Rome, Italy http://www.unicampus.it/eng/about/support-us or The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital https://secure2.convio.net/nmhc/site/Donation2?df_id=2521&mfc_pref=T&252...

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his team of home caregivers and the medical team at Northwestern Medical that helped to maximize and extend his life.

A celebration of Mike's life will be held at a future time when COVID-19 protocols allow.

Services Will Be Livestreamed, See Links Below: Mass for Michael Marasco Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83461369978?pwd=VUlMN1NTc3l2MFArWXFRVFJoS0ttUT09 Meeting ID: 834 6136 9978 Passcode: Marasco

Internment of Michael Marasco Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82409250229?pwd=OGJNTzYzUHVHZlZSRVZVa1hWb1FaUT09 Meeting ID: 824 0925 0229 Passcode: Marasco