Albert Stanley Michalczyk

Albert S. Michalczyk 4/6/30 - 4/25/11 Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and dear friend to many, passed away after a long, valiant fight with coronary heart disease. Albert is survived by his wife, Penna, as well as five children, including daughters Kimberli (Ron) Diehl of Ill.; Kerry (Brian) Michelotti, of Fla.; Klaudia (Don) Spangler, of Ill.; Jill (Rick) Palermo, of Va.; and a son, Tom (Diane) Mackie, of Pa.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Al was preceded in death by his first wife Marilyn, his parents, and four siblings. Al was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., and worked as a carpenter and general contractor, owning his own construction business. He raised his family in nearby Norridge, Ill., where he was a dedicated and enthusiastic advocate for his church and local community. Al served on the Norridge School District 80 Board of Education from 1970-76 and again from 1980-83, and was elected to the Village of Norridge Board of Trustees in 1982, serving four years. Al and Penna moved to Grayslake, Ill., after they finished building their dream home in 1986. Al and Penna retired in 2000 to Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley, AZ, where they have enjoyed golf, traveling, meeting new friends and participating in many activities. Al had a beautiful tenor voice, which he generously shared with friends and family, performing solos at numerous weddings and funerals. Al also devoted many years to his church choirs, as singing was his favorite way to honor his Lord and Savior. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.