SR1029 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Michael P. Verticchio of Gillespie, who passed away on September 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio was born on April 4, 1917, in Collinsville; his parents were Mario and Maria (Besso) Verticchio; he married Helen Pinteralli on November 28, 1936; she passed away on January 8, 1975; he then married Perina Erspamer on June 9, 1979; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio served in the United States Navy during World War II; during his service, he taught physics at the Naval Academy Preparatory School; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio earned his bachelor's degree from Illinois College and his master's degree from the University of Illinois; after earning his degree, he taught chemistry, physics, and math in several Illinois schools and served as principal of Gillespie High School; he later became Assistant County Superintendent and Macoupin County Superintendent of Schools; he was also employed as a real estate broker and income tax practitioner and was an active member of his community; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio was the recipient of many high honors; in his later years, he wrote 4 novels; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio was preceded in death by his parents; his spouses; his daughter, Karen; his brothers, Paul Verticchio and Amy Verton; and his sister, Viana Verticchio; and

WHEREAS, Michael Verticchio is survived by his son, Michael J. Verticchio (Suzanne); his daughter, Mary Jo Handley (Douglas); his 5 grandchildren; and his 4 great-grandchildren; 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 Michael P. Verticchio; and be it further

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