Michael A. Burdi

Michael Angelo Burdi, 77, a full time resident of Cape Coral, FL for over 17 years, formerly of Hillside, IL passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Fort Myers. He was born April 19, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Maria Burdi, now deceased.

Michael was a plumber since 1961 in the Local 130 Union. He was the strongest man in the world and our hero. His chocolate brown eyes always twinkled with possibility and a sense of beautiful mischief. He always exemplified strength, character, integrity, friendship, and generosity. He will be missed.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Liveria “Dolly” Burdi of Cape Coral; four loving children, Frank Fencl (Dawn) of Lombard, IL, Mary Loconsole (Jim) of Lisle, IL, Michelle Saunders (Julian) of Charlotte, NC and Angela Trejo (Francisco) of Keller, TX; four loving siblings, Theresa Balice (Joseph) of Oak Brook, IL, Anthony Burdi (Rose) of Norridge, IL, Vito Burdi of Westchester, IL and Angela Burdi, also of Westchester, IL; as well as seven grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Hannah, Stephanie, Billy, Natalia and Gabriella.

Michael was preceded in death by a sister, Maria Burdi.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 AM Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33904 with Father Len officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the memory of Michael Angelo Burdi to The MDS Foundation “The Research Fund”, 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620 or to their website, https://www.mds-foundation.org/donate/

Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.