File #: 26-1186    Version: 1 Name: IREFIGHTER MICHAEL “MICKEY” ALTMAN, IN MEMORIAM
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/9/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action:
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL "MICKEY" ALTMAN, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Michael Altman from our midst; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the beloved husband of Nora (nee Fiorella); and WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the proud and loving father of Theodore and Evelyn Rose; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the beloved son of Mark and Mary Altman; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the dear brother to Marki and Sara (Thomas) McIntyre; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the treasured son-in-law to Steven "Jocko" and Linda Fiorella, and caring brother-in-law of Natalie, Andrew, Michael (Courtney), and Steven (Katie) Fiorella. WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the fond uncle, cousin and friend to many; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman proudly served as a Chicago Firefighter for two years and was a dedicated member of Local 597 for eight years; and WHEREAS, Michael Altman had a passion for life and those around him. Michae...
Sponsors: JOHN P. DALEY, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BILL LOWRY, DR. KISHA E. McCASKILL, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, MICHAEL SCOTT JR., TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR, JESSICA VÁSQUEZ
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

 

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL “MICKEY” ALTMAN, IN MEMORIAM

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Michael Altman from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the beloved husband of Nora (nee Fiorella); and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the proud and loving father of Theodore and Evelyn Rose; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the beloved son of Mark and Mary Altman; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the dear brother to Marki and Sara (Thomas) McIntyre; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the treasured son-in-law to Steven “Jocko” and Linda Fiorella, and caring brother-in-law of Natalie, Andrew, Michael (Courtney), and Steven (Katie) Fiorella.

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman was the fond uncle, cousin and friend to many; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman proudly served as a Chicago Firefighter for two years and was a dedicated member of Local 597 for eight years; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman had a passion for life and those around him.  Michael found joy in Jiu-jitsu training, playing 16” softball and spending time on the golf course; and

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman’s courage and sacrifice serve as a solemn reminder of the risks undertaken daily by first responders and a debt of gratitude owed to those who serve; and 

 

WHEREAS, Michael Altman touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Michael Altman was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Michael Altman and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Michael Altman so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

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