Visitation Information

Michael J. Zubeck, "Ribeye, Pesci"

Passed away on July 26, 2025

Michael J. "Ribeye" "Pesci" Zubeck, 64, of Chicago, IL (Hegewisch), passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 26th, 2025.

He leaves behind his greatest blessing, his daughter, Mia E. Zubeck and his best friend, his daughter's Mother, Maria A. Newsome.

Michael was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Jean Zubeck. He was a dear brother to Joseph (Kathleen) Zubeck, James Zubeck, John Zubeck, and Joni (Derek) O'Bryan. His memory will live on through his nieces and nephews - Jillian (John) Di Filippo, John Zubeck, Rose Zubeck, Isabelle (Jacob) Reese, Dominic Zubeck, Quinn O'Bryan, and Keegan O'Bryan.

Michael graduated from St. Francis De Sales in 1979. He was a US Army Veteran, a retired Local 1 Ironworker and an avid reader of any sports page. He was known for being the most generous man in the room and could make even the saddest of faces smile.

Michael was a source of joy and laughter to everyone he met -- neighbors, the mailman, even the lucky guy to sit next to him at the bar. You only had to meet him once to walk away with a story to tell. Besides becoming a Dad - his biggest honor was being called Uncle Mike. He loved and cared for his family immensely- always wanting to know every detail of everyone's achievements. Some of the most joyous times of his life were watching his nephews grow up and play baseball. He was very proud of his family.

Visitation Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th Ln. St. John.  Memorial Mass Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 am DIRECTLY at Christ Our Light Church (Formerly St. Florian) 13145 S. Houston Ave. Chicago, IL. 60633.  For more information 219-365-3474