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Michael E. Barrett, 73, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 30, 2021. Mike was born in Chicago to Joseph and June Barrett in 1947. He was a devoted husband to Connie for 50 years, and a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, his daughter Ami, married to Jim O’Neil, parents of Kaitlin and Alex, and daughter Natalie, married to David Frobish, parents of Lily and Vivian, as well as his sister Mary Jackson and brothers Daniel and Patrick. He worked as a union electrician until he retired at the age of 58, and then worked for a local school district as a teacher’s aide, where he loved being able to help educate and pass on his knowledge.

Mike’s primary love and focus was his family. He had a passion for running, reading and travel and enjoyed many trips overseas and around the country. Mike ran over 40 marathons around the country, including Minnesota, San Francisco and Hawaii, as well as qualifying and running in the esteemed Boston Marathon twice. He enjoyed listening to music, grilling, having date nights, and helping Connie with her gardening. He was known for his willingness to help his family and friends, his sense of humor, and his endless vault of trivia and history facts.

Mike will be forever remembered and missed by all who knew him, including many cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

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Connie and family
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I am just shocked to see this. He was such a good man like everyon…
Connie and family
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I am just shocked to see this. He was such a g…
Connie and family
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I am just sh…
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I just learned of Mike's passing and I'm so sorry for your loss. If mom and I would have known we wo…
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I just learned of Mike's passing and I'm so sorry for your loss. If mom and I wo…
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I just learned of Mike's passing and I'm so so…
Hi dear Connie, Ami and Natalie,
We just love all of you very much. It must be so difficult now to not see Mike's smili…
Hi dear Connie, Ami and Natalie,
We just love all of you very much. It must be so difficult now to …
Hi dear Connie, Ami and Natalie,
We just love all of you very muc…
Our condolences to Connie and all the family over the loss of Mike. He was in love with Connie for as long as we can …
Our condolences to Connie and all the family over the loss of Mike. He was in love with Connie fo…
Our condolences to Connie and all the family over the loss of M…

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Michael Barrett