SR1141 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ernest P. Massimo of Waukegan, who passed away on March 2, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Massimo was born in the state of Pennsylvania on March 19, 1916; he served during World War II with the 3rd Army division and was part of the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Massimo worked in the coal mines in Pennsylvania; he retired as a construction engineer for the Curran Company in Lake County and belonged to Union Local #150; he was past-post commander of both the Waukegan Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Waukegan American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Massimo enjoyed bowling, was considered an excellent cook, and took pride in teaching others how to cook; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Massimo was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Neva; son, Joseph Massimo; brothers, Albert Primavera, Dominic Massimo, and Nello Massimo; and sister, Mae Burneff; and

WHEREAS, Ernest Massimo is survived by his wife of 18 years, Helena Massimo; children, Leberta Jean Garino, Ernest L. (Katherine) Massimo, Edward (Brenda) Massimo, Mark (Diana) Massimo, Anthony (Mary) Massimo, Brian (Lori) Massimo, Gary (Susan) Massimo, and Margaret Kubic; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-great grandchild; brothers, Donald Massimo and Carlo Massimo; sister, Clara Massimo; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ernest P. Massimo, 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 Ernest Massimo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.