Michael J. Opoka, 73 of Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Gagen); loving son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Zeliziek); devoted father of Tammy (Mike) Bulanda, Lisa ( late Rich) DeVries; cherished grandfather "Papa" of Brooke, Mike, Tara, Collin and Bella; dear brother of Wally, Mary Ann Arroyo, Kathe Fleming and Nancy Schneider; fond uncle to many. Retired teacher of Chicago Public Schools and Alum of St. Rita High School. Funeral Tues. 9:15am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd St. Oak Lawn to St. Denis Church Mass 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9pm . (708) 636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com