Joseph

Michelli

Joseph (Joe) Peter Michelli, 88, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on May 13th 2017, from old age.

There will be no funeral service (as requested by him). His wish is that he be cremated and his ashes scattered over the graves of his parents at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

Joe was born in Hammond, Louisiana on July 22nd 1928 to the late . Joseph and Katherine Tina (Diatte) Michelli.   He attended school in Chicago until the 5th grade. He later served his country in the United States Navy from 1947 through 1950 stationed in China.

Joe was married to Claudine Weaver on 21st of May 1955; they were married 22 years. After a divorce from Claudine he entered into a long-term relationship with Kathy Rivera for nearly 20 years and raised her sons Sam and Louie Rivera as his own.

Joe owned and operated "Chuck's Snack Shop at Milwaukee and Chicago Avenues for some years and also worked as a Truck Driver in Chicago for both Goldblatts and Capitol Wine and Liquor for 15 years between them. He deeply enjoyed playing pool, card games and time with his family and friends.

Joe is survived by his son Joseph, daughters Mary Tina, Janine and Janice. His grandchildren Noah, Clint, Katherine, Christopher, Camden, and Leonardo as well as his great-grandchildren Ashton, Brody, Boston, Cohen, Cole, Yeslin , stepsons, Sam and Louis Rivera, and a number of nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brothers Tony, Sam and John.

Sympathy cards are welcomed however, neither flowers nor donations are necessary.