SR0647LRB103 35692 MST 65767 r

1
SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Gabriel C. "Gabe" Chiaro, who passed 
4away on November 30, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel 
6Chiaro Sr. in Chicago on September 9, 1943; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was a notable businessman in the area 
8known for his vibrant personality and charitable heart; he and 
9his young family made a home in Springfield in 1980 and began a 
10long career of thriving family enterprises; he partnered in 
11the opening of Aurelio's Pizza, then went on to open The 
12Horseshoe Pub, Gabe's Corner at the Illinois State Fair, and 
13Gabe's Home Improvement; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro found genuine joy in family 
15gatherings, in honoring his heritage by serving as president 
16of the Roman Cultural Society, and in rooting for his favorite 
17Chicago teams, the Blackhawks, the Cubs, and the Bears; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro built a reputation based on honesty 
19and integrity and left a lasting mark on his community; he 
20leaves behind the memories of a life well lived, full of 
21kindness and a commitment to the greater good; and
 
 
 
SR0647- 2 -LRB103 35692 MST 65767 r

1    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was preceded in death by his parents; 
2his brother, Vince Chiaro; and his sister, Nancy (Chiaro) 
3Bossi; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro is survived by his sisters, Rita 
5(Chiaro) Barton and Bernadette Chiaro; his wife of 53 years, 
6Velma Chiaro; his son, Brandon, his wife, Angie, and his sons, 
7Collin and Corbin; his son, Brett, his wife, Kristen, his 
8stepdaughter, Victoria, and his son, Cameron; and his son, 
9Blake, his wife, Erika, his daughter, Cecily, and his son, 
10Conrad; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
13Gabriel C. "Gabe" Chiaro and extend our sincere condolences to 
14his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to the family of Gabe Chiaro as an expression of our 
18deepest sympathy.