HR0175 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Vincenzo D'Argento of Norridge, who passed away on March 4, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento immigrated from Italy to Chicago with his family in 1971; in 1977, he moved to Norridge, where he and his wife have lived ever since; and

WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento worked tirelessly to support his family as a candy maker on the assembly line at Brach's candy from 1971 until his retirement in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento spent his retirement years working alongside his youngest son Nuccio and supporting the growth of RoccoVino's, the successful restaurants owned by Nuccio and his lifelong friend and business partner; and

WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento was an active member of the Maria SS Della Crocce di Triggiano for 20 years, an avid supporter of Easterseals Metropolitan Chicago, and a lifelong Catholic; he raised his family to understand faith, respect, hard work, and determination; and

WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento was the cherished husband of Angela Lina (Spilotro), the beloved father of Angela (Vince) Gloria, Frank D'Argento, Joe D'Argento, and Savino Nuccio (Laura) D'Argento, the loving grandfather of Vincent J. D'Argento, Anthony J. Gloria, Michael S. (Amanda) Gloria, Krystyna, Gianna, Vincenzo, Angelina, and the late Anthony Michael D'Argento, the loving great-grandfather of Joey, Dominic, Lahna, Elsie, Pino, and Mia, the dear brother of Filomena Mola, Peter d'Argento, Michael D'Argento, the late Savino D'Argento, and the late Agnese Mastrolonardo, and the fond uncle and godfather of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Vincenzo D'Argento and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Vincenzo D'Argento as an expression of our deepest sympathy.