Michael Stephen Modica was born on April 3, 1953. Mike died Monday, March 14 after a tough fight with cancer. Against the odds, he remained independent to the very end of his illness. Much to the disappointment of several very nice ladies, Mike chose to never marry. He is survived by his brother John, sister Maria, half-brother Robert Neitzel and nephews Dave, Aaron, Joseph, and John. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago. Funeral Monday, meeting at Cooney Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. going in procession to St. Luke Cemetery 5300 N. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m.. For information please call 773-588-5850 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com