SR0455 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael Casey of Naperville, formerly of Downers Grove, who passed away on July 3, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Michael Casey was born on February 28, 1928, in County Kerry, Ireland; and

WHEREAS, Michael Casey was a co-founder of Mike's Meat Market in Villa Park, Casey's Market in Western Springs, and Casey's Foods in Naperville; and

WHEREAS, Michael Casey was a Rotarian in Villa Park for over 20 years and a Past President of the West Suburban Irish American Club; he was a member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union Local #1546; he was also a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove and a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Naperville; and

WHEREAS, Michael Casey was the beloved husband of Jane (nee Concannon) King and the late Sarah (nee Kelly) Casey; the loving father of Maureen (Ken) Stachowicz, Sheila (Fred) Coha, Dan (Jill) Casey, Christine (Patricia Jordan) Casey, Kevin Casey, David (Gail) Casey, Patricia (Steven) Jung, and Margaret (Mark) Wiecek; the adored grandfather of 19 grandchildren; the cherished great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren; the devoted son of the late Daniel and Katherine (nee Sullivan) Casey; the dear brother of Ted Casey, Mary Dwyer, Kathleen Ahern, Eileen John, and the late Sean, Christie, Denny, Sheila and Margaret; and the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Michael Casey; and be it further

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