SR2379 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary J. DiPirro of Marengo, who passed away on October 13, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gary DiPirro was born in Belvidere to Louie and Sylvia (Sweet) DiPirro on April 1, 1947; he served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1972; he was an aircraft mechanic and received a National Defense Medal; and

WHEREAS, Gary DiPirro made a career as a cement contractor; and

WHEREAS, Gary DiPirro was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Herman, Louis, and Kenneth DiPirro; and

WHEREAS, Gary DiPirro is survived by his sister, Lana (Bill) Schifferer; his sister-in-law, Delores DiPirro; and his nieces and nephews, Vickie Volpendesta, Annette (Jim) Fulcher, Lena (Scott Altergott) DiPirro, Bill (Patty) Schifferer Jr., Gary Schifferer, Katie (Scott) Anthony, Kenda (Chad Secor) Schifferer, Jean Schifferer, Austin DiPirro, Talia Chavez, and Jason DiPirro; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary J. DiPirro, 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 Gary DiPirro as an expression of our deepest sympathy.