David Morando

David Morando, 68 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Kimberly (nee Clark); loving father of David (Laura) Morando, Jr., Jamie (Therese) Morando, Nikki Morando and Aaron Morando; cherished grandfather of Julia, Eliza, Lily, Alexaner, Aaron, Jr. and Sophia; cherished brother of Elena (Kenneth) Jankowski, Mary (Ted) Mecklin, Delores Edwards, Francis Tigner, Susan Morando, Jesse (Laura) Morando and the late Olga Morando, Joaquin (Bonnie) Morando, Jr., Paul Morando and Victoria (Jim) Miles; proud uncle to 33  favorite nieces and nephews and 27 great nieces and nephews; dear son-in-law of Chester and Kathy Clark; fond brother-in-law of Kathy (Richie) Hennessey, Krissy (Chris) Plemons and Chet Clark.

Visitation at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 2:00pm to time of funeral services at 5:00pm with the Rev. Timothy McFarland, C.PP.S. of St. Adalbert Church, Whiting, officiating; cremation to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com. 

David Morando was born on March 12, 1956 to the late Joaquin and Mary (Gonzalez) Morando and was a lifelong resident of the Calumet Region. He was a member of St. Adalbert Church, Whiting and was a retiree of the Globe Building Materials Co., Whiting, with a service of 23 years and Kinder Morgan, Inc., Whiting. David enjoyed camping, fishing, wood-working, music and spending quiet time in his yard around a fire.

David was a person who loved so much and was loved by so many. Anywhere he went he made a friend. He loved spending time in his yard and garage, having friends stop by to talk. He loved having fires with family and friends, just enjoying life. He was so proud of his kids and grandkids, he loved them with all his heart. He was always an animal lover. He cherished all of his “babies”. He loved showing pictures of his cat, “Ally” and granddog “Trey”, who are both with him in heaven and his boys “Gordon”, “Graham” and “Gus”. He especially loved his wife, Kim. He always showed her how much he loved her and appreciated her in his way. He had a special bond with his nieces and nephews, always showing them love and joking around with them. His memory will live on through all he loved. David went through the hardest battle going through pancreatic cancer. He was so strong and kept a happy face through it all. He always wanted everyone else to be okay and not to worry about him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 500 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, would be appreciated. 

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