Obituary of Michael Campobasso, Sr.
Michael Campabasso, Sr, age 79 passed away on July 17, 2024 at Chateau Nursing & Rehabilitation in Willowbrook, IL due to complications from Alzheimer’s.
Mike was born September 2, 1944 to the late John Campobasso and Virginia (nee Graziano). He was the oldest of 3 siblings. At the age of 18, his father immigrated to the US from Bari, Italy. Mike grew up in the predominantly Italian neighborhood of Stone Park/Melrose Park, IL.
Mike loved everything cowboy, fishing or family. Horses, saddles, hats, boots you name it. For the past 30+ years, he’s had a room in his home devoted to all his horse and fishing memorabilia. He loved going fishing with his late brother Jack and was always looking for a reason to take his fishing boat out on any waterway. Mike loved all of his kids and grandkids and always enjoyed having his family around.
For over 20+ years he ran a successful painting and custom decorating company with his brother Jack. Mike was a talented painter, freelance artist and enjoyed all the custom painting he did for his many clients.
Mike is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathryn Gregory; his children, Gina (Tony Messina), Michael (Sandy) Campobasso, Jr., Lisa (Mitch) Beatty; stepchildren, Bob Myers and Connie (Michael) Brandt; his grandchildren, Sarah & Skylar Messina, John & Jacy Campobasso, Miranda & Leah Beatty, Kayla & Kyle Brandt; a sister, Roe (Otto) Pieroni; many nieces & nephews and his beloved dog Eloise.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Jack; sister-in-law, Sandy Campobasso and his favorite furry friend Heidi.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America would be appreciated.
Funeral services for Michael Campobasso will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet, where visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place privately at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you may leave a condolence or share a favorite memory.
