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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of Joseph Pasinato, who passed away on
4 February 23, 2008; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was a veteran of World War II,
6 where he served with bravery and distinction; and
 
7     WHEREAS, After serving his country, Joseph Pasinato worked
8 as a furniture manufacturer's representative for over 60 years;
9 in honor of his work, he was named a "Pillar of the Community"
10 by the furniture manufacturing industry and his peers; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was an active member of the
12 International Order of Alhambra for over 30 years, working with
13 the Alhambra Santiago Caravan #169; he was actively involved
14 with the Knights of Columbus as a 4th Degree Knight, where he
15 devoted himself to working with people with developmental
16 disabilities; he was also active with the Boys and Girls Club
17 of West Suburban Cook County and the Father Ryan Counsel 5025;
18 and
 
19     WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato was the dearly beloved husband of
20 Mary, nee Grossi; the loving father of Marita Jo (James) Estey
21 and Jonathon; the dearest grandfather of Timothy (Asta) Elenz,

 

 

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1 Lisa (John) Benedetto, Karen (Sam) Cirrincione, Katie (Brian)
2 Mack, and Joseph Elenz; the fond great-grandfather of 14; the
3 dear brother of Angelo (Viola) Bisinella; and the fond uncle
4 and great-uncle of many; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Joseph Pasinato will be remembered by all who knew
6 and loved him as a hard-working and dedicated man whose
7 devotion to developmentally disabled people helped those who
8 were in need of kindness and compassion; therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL
10 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
11 his family and friends, the passing of Joseph Pasinato; and be
12 it further
 
13     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14 presented to the family of Joseph Pasinato as an expression of
15 our sympathy.