Michael J. Veltri, of Berkeley, Vet WWII, 101st Airborne Division, Jumped in the invasion of Normandy and Bastone and fought the Battle of the Bulge, Wounded twice, 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star, beloved husband of Violet, nee Straka; dear father of Gail (John) Meyers, Michele (Minas) Karoutsos and Tina (Jeffrey) Duke; fond brother of John (Grace) and Gene (Gloria); loving grandfather of Michael, Mia, Jeanette, Paris, Jordan, Kaylie and Nathan; fond uncle and great-uncle of many. Retired employee of CTA. Member of Lunch Brunch Bowling Group and Legends Golf Group. Past President of Midwesterners Square Dance Club and Grand Squares. Resting at Hennessy-Bruno Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. Oak Brook Terrace (between Rt. 83 and Summit Ave.) Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. to St. Domitilla Church. Interment Queen of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society appreciated. 708-544-0100
