Michael P. Tucker

Michael P. Tucker; Beloved husband of Kathleen nee: Kispert; Devoted father of Jennifer (Ben) Morales and Christopher (Mariel); Loving son of Betty Jean and Paul S. (Jean); Fond grandfather of Vivienne and Noelle; Dear brother of Lynne (Tom) Steele, Thomas, Leigh (Brian) Rusthoven, Paul (Martha) and the late Daniel; Dear son-in-law of Mary Lou Kispert; Fond brother-in-law of Bill (Linda), Joe (Karen), Mike (Karen), Mary (the late Bruce Dahl), Ruth (Chris) Christensen, Bob, Ron (Amy) Kispert. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Loving companion to granddog Maggie.

Michael was Chief Plumbing Inspector for the City of Chicago Water Dept. and a loyal member of Plumbers Local 130 UA for 33 years.

Mike wasn’t one to talk about himself but he had many interests and accomplishments. One of his most defining characteristics was his passion for learning and for exploring new interests. In addition to building drones and computers, he was an avid scuba diver and dive instructor. He traveled to Honduras every year to participate in Utila Island’s ecological preservation and fisherman safety programs. He enjoyed traveling and exploring with his family. He was a humble man and our moral compass.

Visitation and Funeral will be Monday, February 25 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 12:00 noon. at Notre Dame de Chicago Church, 1334 W. Flournoy St. Chicago, 60607. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Greater Chicago Food Depository https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/or https://www.gofundme.com/utila-cays-lobster-divers . Arrangement by Salerno’s Galewood Chapels. For info 773-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com.