Michael James Barrett, 87, native of Mount Jubilee, Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo, Ireland; loved father of Mary, Brenda (PJ McKermitt), Michael, John (Lori), Martin & fond father to Bridie's sons, Patrick and Kurt. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Kaitlin, Brittany, PJ, Ciaran, Liam, Ronan, Ryan and Devin; great grandfather of Mateo; fond grandfather to Siobhan, Olivia, Marcus and Sean; dear brother to Anthony and the late Harry, Thomas, John, Mary Scanlon, Martin and Paddy; brother-in-law to Nora Barrett and Kathi Barrett; and beloved Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud 64-year member of Ironworkers Local 1. Visitation Friday from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Cooney's Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Illinois. Prayers at 9:30am Saturday at the funeral home proceeding to St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo Ave., Chicago for a 10:00am Funeral Mass. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. Funeral information and condolences at www.cooneyfuneralhome.com or (847) 685-1002.