Michael Dentino (October 3, 1930 - December 14, 2011)

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Michael Dentino

Born in Illinois

81 years

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     Michael Patrick Dentino, 81, of Peoria, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, as a result of respiratory failure, after a brief illness. His family was by his side.
     Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, with recitation of the Rosary following. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011, at St. Thomas, with his son, Father Darren Dentino MC, as celebrant. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.
     Michael was born in Peoria on October 3, 1930, a son of Michael and Arnita (Barto) Dentino. He married Margaret C. Crowley on October 23, 1954 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2011 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dianna Basso.
     He is survived by his children, Michael III (Debra Duzinskas) of Beijing, Deirdre (Gregory) Clemons of Germantown Hills, Domine (John) King of Normal, Dianna (John Gielow) of Milwaukee, Dr. Andrew (Monica) of Milwaukee, D’Arcy Conley of Peoria, Matthew of Waynesville, OH, Fr. Darren of Rome, Italy, Douglas (Terilyn) of Plymouth, MI and Dr. Daniel of Naples, FL; sisters, Grace Kelly and Sue O’Donnell, both of Peoria; brothers, Dr. Mauro Dentino of Yorba Linda, CA, Verne Dentino of Peoria and Vernon Dentino of Peoria; thirty-five grandchildren; and one great grandson.
     Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was a Varsity Letterman on the Notre Dame Fencing Team. He was named the University of Notre Dame (Peoria Chapter) Man of the Year in 1973.
     He was employed in various managerial positions with Caterpillar, Inc. After thirty-three years of service, he retired as Caterpillar’s Manager of U.S. Sales Support. He then became the Vice President of Sales for Gibbs-Cook Equipment Company in Des Moines and served on the Board of Directors for Aggregate Equipment & Supply Co. in East Peoria. He was also Vice President of the Bradley University Leadership Development Center and served as the adjunct Professor of Comedy at Bradley.
     Michael was very active with the Peoria Players Theatre, CAT Chorus, Conklin’s Dinner Theatre, Zellmer’s Dinner Theatre, Peoria Ballet, Tazwood Dance Company, and Peoria Corn Stock Theatre, where he was a charter member. He also served on the Chagrin Falls Little Theatre Board and the Planning Committee for the National Comedy Hall of Fame.
     He was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights and was a lector at both St. Thomas and St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to the Missionary of Charity Fathers or St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria.

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Rita Schwerer

One In A Million

December 22, 2011

The Dentino Family -

My first recollection of Mike was when I was a young stenographer at Caterpillar. Norma Mall (An Academy Schoolmate) and I were trying out to be dancers in the cast of "The Desert Song". We had two left feet and quickly found out we were in over our heads. Mike was so nice, he offered to give us private lessons, but we opted to just be in the chorus. That was Mike, so gifted, and so giving. He was one in a milliion! I'm so sorry for your loss! I will keep him and Marge and all of the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Schwerer

David Flanders

Memories

December 19, 2011

I didn't know Mike well, but have fond memories of acting with Mike and his performance as Lord Brockhurst opposite our daughter Emily in Cornstalk Theater's production of "The Boy Friend". He made us all laugh and brought to the stage his many talents and his gentle smile. We will miss him, but his spirit will live on every time I remember "It's Never Too Late to Fall in Love". Condolences to his family and to all whose lives he touched.

Lynne Hathaway

fan

December 18, 2011

We were never introduced to Mike, but had occassions to be on the receiving end of his humor. His humor was truly a gift from God. Many times we were almost "roling in the isles"laughing. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Jack & Lynne Hathaway

Dennis and Wanda Landry

Magna Cum of Life

December 18, 2011

Truly one of Notre Dame's finest lads. We loved the humor you shared with thousands of fans and the world is truly better for your presence. May you enjoy the everlasting joy and the unending happiness of life everlasting. Love and prayers to the beautiuful Dentino family.

Mark Pence

"Everybody Ought To Have A Mike"

December 17, 2011

As a young actor at Conklin Players, Mike was an inspiration and mentor to me. He was fearless onstage, as in life. Mike will be missed but never forgotten! There is another star in heaven tonight… a real Star!

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