Mr Michael Joseph Earley's Obituary
Michael "Mike" Joseph Earley of San Jose, CA, born November 25, 1957 in Braidwood, IL to the late Robert and Dorothy (Gallas) Earley. Passed unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Delconte; daughter, Chloe Earley and two grandsons, Wyatt and Jack Earley Vanek; as well as his siblings, Sandra Bauter, Gloria "Suz" Kelleher, Patrick Earley, Christopher Earley, Pamela Chambers, Robert Earley, and Sheila Schneider; goddaughter, Michele Ryan; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Earley; and sister, Barbara King.
Mike graduated from Joliet Junior College and transferred to Santa Barbara, CA for work where he was able to travel the world. In his later years, he lived in San Jose, CA working as a building manager at Stanford.
A recent retiree, Mike was able to relax and enjoy time with his loving wife and grandchildren who were the light of his life. Loved by many, Mike was a great man who left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. He was patient, kind, and someone you could depend and lean on without judgment. Taken too soon and will forever be missed. A loving father, grandfather, husband, son and brother. A caring soul never to be forgotten.
Memorial to be held in Braidwood, IL at a later date.
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