Michael W. Adler

Michael Ward Adler, age 55, passed away Tuesday, May 31st from complications of metastatic melanoma. Throughout his treatments, he continued to approach life with the same loving and enduring spirit he always had.

From the first day he saw his wife, Joanne, 36 years ago at Northern Illinois University, rumor has it he said, "there's something about that girl..."  They went on their first date to an REO Speedwagon concert and she was hooked on the guy who was the life of the party. They married in 1984. His proudest accomplishment was watching his four children, triplets Kelly, Erin and Michael and their son Collin become the loving and successful adults that they are today. Mike was the dad that was out on the soccer field or basketball court coaching the kid's teams. He was blessed to have many friends and they knew how important they were to him.

Mike was Vice President of J. L. Adler Roofing Company of Joliet - a fourth generation roofing company that was founded by his grandfather Joseph L. Adler in 1926. He was a trusted and honest businessman that made many friends in the industry. He served as secretary/treasurer of the Contractor's Association of Will & Grundy County and was named Man of the Year in 2012. The good work done at the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet was close to his heart and he was active as President of the Board of Directors. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Naperville and served on the parish council and children's ministry.

Mike loved the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, having a cold one with friends, going on trips with his family, tiki bars in Sarasota and had especially fond memories of their trip to Ireland where he even won the limerick contest! Mike will be so very missed by all who loved him.

Born to Joseph and the late Jodie (nee Biddle) Adler. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Joanne (nee Costello); children, Kelly, Erin (Dave) Skaggs, Mike (Caitlin), and Collin; brothers and sisters, Dan, Teddy (Ray) Finney, Jackie (Sam) Tucci, Chris (Lori), and Jay (Patty). He was the Loving Grandpa to Benjamin Adler and Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his mother, Joanne "Jodie"; and sister, Margaret Mary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Boys & Girls Club of Joliet and the Melanoma Research Foundation, would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Michael’s life will begin with a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, IL. Family and friends to meet at church. All are invited to a memorial luncheon immediately following mass at the Patrick Haley Mansion . Memorial visitation will be Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet.