Michael L. Paoletta - 73

Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood

Michael L. Paoletta. Age 73. Longtime Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood, born and raised in Chicago Heights. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1971. Received his Bachelor’s in Political Science from Macalester College. Worked his entire career in banking starting at Chicago Title and Trust, working for many banks in the Chicagoland area, retiring from Central Illinois Bank “CIB” in 2015. In his free time Mike enjoyed working out at the gym. Son of the late Kathryn nee Tripodi and Michael F. Paoletta. Brother of Fred (Jean) Paoletta and Ginnie (late Jerry) Godinez. Uncle of Elaine Paoletta, Michael Godinez and the late David Paoletta. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Tuesday December 30, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Wednesday December 31, 2025  9:15 am from funeral home to St Veronica (formerly of Infant Jesus of Prague Church), Flossmoor. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.