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Mae Manfredo was born on March 17, 1910 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Matthew Joyce were married. She died on December 14, 1982, at age 72, in California, United StatesG.

Eileen Joyce was born on May 25, 1923 in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG. She and Michael Morales were married on January 30, 1946 in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG. She died on February 26, 1996, at age 72, in Hammond, Lake County, IndianaG.

Michael Morales was born on December 25, 1921 in MexicoG. He and Eileen Joyce were married on January 30, 1946 in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG. He died on June 12, 1987, at age 65, in IndianaG.

Family Members.

Ann Joyce was born on July 13, 1920 in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG. She died on May 25, 2000, at age 79, in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG.

Michael Morales was born on July 5, 1947 in Chicago, Cook, IllinoisG. He died on September 6, 2022, at age 75, in North CarolinaG.

Michael "Mike" Morales passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 5, 1947, to Michael S. Morales and Eileen N. Morales.

He grew up with two younger brothers. When he was 18, he joined the Air Force and served our country in many places across the globe. He met his love in the Air Force and married her on March 20, 1970. They had two sons: one born in Taiwan, and another born in Colorado Springs, while serving. Michael was a Tech Sergeant in Communications and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal while in the Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1986.

He then went to work for the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Mike was awarded North Carolina honor, the Long Leaf Pine Award, for his dedication to the veterans of NC and retired from there in 2007. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and was elated upon their 2016 World Series Victory.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Eileen. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of more than 50 years; two sons; one precious granddaughter that was his pride and joy; and a brother.

Mike was always known to his friends for his fun, outgoing nature, his quick, witty humor, and his never-ending willingness to help his fellow man in need. Mike was an avid Cribbage player, attending weekly games with fellow fans for many years, prior to becoming ill.

Those who knew Mike were never without a smile in his presence. His laughter, humor, and joy were contagious. He is a precious soul who will be missed by so many.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek.

Loretta Lynch was born on October 20, 1917 in IowaG. She and James Joyce were married. She died in June 1982, at age 64.