SR0766 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Virginia J. (nee Pellegrini) Maffeo of Joliet, who passed away on December 21, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Maffeo was born in Joliet on August 1, 1920 to Robert G. and Louise (nee Tapella) Pellegrini; she married Joseph Maffeo; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Maffeo was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Patrick's Council of Catholic Women, and the Young at Heart/55 Club for many years; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Maffeo was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her parents; and her brother, John (Frances) Pellegrini; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Maffeo is survived by her sons, James (Denise) Maffeo and John Maffeo, Doctor of Dental Surgery; her grandchildren, Anthony (Angie) Maffeo and Lisa Maffeo; her great-grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, and Mia Maffeo; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Virginia J. Maffeo, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Virginia Maffeo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.