SR0537 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence J. Suffredin Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. was born on June 1, 1921, in Chicago; his parents were Frank and Isola Suffredini; he married Patricia Mulrainey Suffredin on July 6, 1946; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. attended Presentation Grade School, Crain High School, and DePaul University; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1945, having served in Africa and Europe during World War II; he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, among other combat and campaign medals, for his meritorious service; and

WHEREAS, After World War II, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. served as a Chicago policeman; he then became the owner of Chicago Produce Publishing Company; known as the "Printer to South Water Market", he published numerous reports on the Chicago fruit and vegetable market and published a newspaper, "The Chicago Fruit and Vegetable Reporter", 5 days a week from 1955 to 1986; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. was a founder and former president of Westchester Baseball; he was a former officer of the Holy Name Society of Divine Infant Parish; he and his wife were former co-presidents of the Parents' Association of Loyola University; he was also a former 25-year bingo worker for the Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Irving Park; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. was a great organizer of parties, where balloons and magic were often found; he was also well-known for owning a large collection of humorous hats that added to the enjoyment of many occasions; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his parents; and his brother, Vincent; and

WHEREAS, Lawrence Suffredin Sr. is survived by his children, Lawrence Jr. (Gloria Callaci), Genna (Richard Erikson), Paul (Barbara), Susanne (Richard Moskal), Patricia (Larry Brown), John (Gail), Peter, and Michelle (Peter Marcy); his grandchildren, Tom, Liz, Courtney, Nicholas, Stephen, Kevin, and Morgan Suffredin, Andrea and Daniel Erikson, Erin and Bob Brown, and Ethan and Henry Moskal; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Lawrence J. Suffredin Sr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lawrence Suffredin Sr. as an expression of our sympathy.