HR0147 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald J. "Ron" Buonauro of Plainfield, who passed away on October 14, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was born on January 20, 1941 in Chicago; he grew up near Taylor and Laflin Streets in Chicago and attended McClaren Grammar School and Harrison High School; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was the former lead singer of the Del Tones, Ronnie B. and the Knickknacks, and the Five Star Edition; an accomplished singer, he was the recipient of a gold record with the single "Lover's Prayer"; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was employed as a car salesman for Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park and Fencl-Tufo Chevy City in Glendale Heights, among others, and was a former part owner of Countryside Datsun in LaSalle-Peru; he and his family started Buonauro's Ristorante in Naperville, operating the restaurant from 1979 to 1982; in July of 1990, the family opened Caf Buonaro's in Naperville, which received the Naperville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was well known for his charitable endeavors and for his community involvement; he was a member of the Naperville Rotary Club and was named "Rotarian of the Year" in 2008; he was a tireless advocate of St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, where he received the "Order of Croagh Patrick"; he was also active with Little Friends, the Naperville Education Foundation, the Heritage YMCA, and the Johnny Genna Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was an avid golfer; he was a former member of Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora and was very proud of his "three hole-in-ones"; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was the loving husband of 46 years to Regina "Tina" Buonauro (nee Fleseras), whom he married on September 22, 1962; the devoted father of Michelle Marie (Kevin Trochelman) Hedl and Tina Marie (John) McConnaughey; the adored papa of "his heart", Lindsay Hedl and "his buddies", Michael Hedl and Johnny McConnaughey; the beloved son of the late Salvatore and Marie Buonauro; the dear brother of Madge (the late Ralph) Ferraro, Delores Buonauro, Carmie (Gerry) Buonauro, the late Mary (the late Billy) DiSomma, Sam (Ann) Buonauro, Carmella "Lala" (the late Ralph) Del Fiacco, Dominic "Chuck" (Gail) Buonauro, Lucille "Lu" (the late Joe) Vestuto, and Bob (Liz) Buonauro; the fond uncle, great-uncle, and great-great uncle to many; the loving brother-in-law of Florence Buonauro; and the dear friend of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Ronald J. "Ron" Buonauro; and be it further

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