David Anthony Mosele Sr.

David Anthony Mosele Sr., 84, of South Holland, passed away on March 7, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary Ann (née Battaglia), with whom he built a lifetime of love and happiness. David’s legacy lives on through his children—David Jr. (Stacy) Mosele, Joseph (Robin) Mosele, Andrew (Julianne) Mosele, and Eleanor (Michael) Chancey—who embody his warmth, strength, humor, and dedication to family. Proud and loving grandfather of Clint (Kristen) Tracy, Veronica (Tim) Vredenburgh, Hannah Mosele, Nicholas (Rachel) Mosele, Joseph Jr. (Sandra) Mosele, Anthony (Caitlin Ricker) Mosele, Sarah Mosele, Matthew Mosele, Daniel Mosele, Michele Chancey, David Mosele III, Michael Chancey III, and Thomas Chancey. Great grandfather of Conrad, Charli, Payton, and Jasper. He was also a cherished uncle, cousin, brother-in-law (late Andy (late Mary Jane), Tom (Janice), and Rose (Vern)), and friend to many, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and stories that will continue to be shared.

The youngest of the Mosele family, David was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Rina (née Villanova) Mosele, and his cherished siblings, Angelo (late Mary) Mosele, Reno (late Ethel) Mosele, and Lucille (late Raymond) Szelinski. While we grieve his passing, we take comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his loved ones in Heaven—no doubt greeted with a full Italian dinner.

Born on Election Day in 1940, David narrowly avoided being named "Roosevelt." He grew up in South Chicago on 92nd & Marquette, where he made countless memories alongside his lifelong best friend, the late John Mutka.

Known as the “Carpeting King of Chicago,” David dedicated over 30 years working at Sears. He also loved helping out in the kitchen at Lee’s Chicken in South Chicago and later in Calumet City.

A devoted Chicago sports fan, David remained loyal to the Cubs and Bears through every high and low. Witnessing the Cubs win the 2016 World Series was a moment of pure joy for him.

Beyond sports, David found happiness in the simple pleasures of life—golfing with friends, bowling, watching Hallmark movies, telling jokes, playing cards, coaching Little League, and cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events and activities.

Above all, David was a man of deep faith, boundless love, and quiet strength—a true family man who led by example and embraced life with a generous heart. Though he is no longer by our side, his love, laughter, lessons, and jokes will remain with us always.

The family would like to thank Cynthia, Gaynelle, and Lavelle of PurposeCare Home Health Care.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ( https://www.stjude.org/ ) in David’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever our hero.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 3:00—8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Lying in state Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. directly at Christ Our Savior Catholic Church, 880 E 154th St, South Holland, IL.  Interment St. Mary Catholic Cemetery – Evergreen Park, IL.

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