SR0175 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Romanelli Sr. of Hinsdale, who passed away on March 28, 2007; and

WHEREAS, John Romanelli Sr. was born on April 17, 1922 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, John Romanelli Sr. attended Proviso East High School and graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Illinois; he served in the Army as a paramedic during World War II; he worked for Gray's Drugs in Northlake, eventually becoming the owner, where he remained until his retirement in 1987; and

WHEREAS, John Romanelli Sr. loved all sports and was a lifelong White Sox fan; he was an avid golfer for more than 70 years and was a lifelong member of the Riverside Golf Club; he spent many years as a caddie; and

WHEREAS, John Romanelli Sr. was preceded in death by his brothers, Tony and Rocco; and his sister, Marie; and

WHEREAS, John Romanelli Sr. is survived by his wife, Sarah, nee Provenza; his children, John (Maryann), Dr. Ronald (Therese), and Donald (Janeane); and his seven grandchildren, Mara, John, Michael, Ross, Christopher, Alex, and Mia; therefore, be it

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

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