SR1747 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph F. Cantore, who passed away on April 5, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore was born to Frank P. and Elizabeth Cantore in 1931; he became a carpenter by trade and learned the basics of the business by his father's side; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore served in the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War; he came home to continue and expand his father's business, first moving houses which were in the way of the construction of the Eisenhower Expressway; he went on to become a general contractor of industrial, commercial, and multi-family residential properties and the owner of a coin-operated laundry route in the Chicagoland area; Cantore and Company has been in continuous operation since 1890; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore donated generously to many charities including those benefitting children, the elderly, people with disabilities, people suffering from cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and a host of other illnesses; he was also an ardent supporter of many veterans organizations; he had a true passion for giving back and helping others in need; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore was involved in and supported numerous organizations, including Visitation Catholic Church, Elmhurst; the First Marine Division Association; the Veterans of Foreign Wars; the American Legion; the Antique Automobile Association of America; the Classic Car Club of America; Vintage Sports Car Club; the Mercedes-Benz Club of America; the Delahaye Automobile Club; the Bugatti Automobile Club; Gullwing Group International; and the A.T.A.; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Lupella; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Cantore was the beloved husband of 58 years of Angela (Lupella); the loving father of Joseph F. III (Jaclyn) Cantore; the dear grandfather of Joseph; the fond brother-in-law of Michelle (Robin) James; and the uncle of Courtney (Eric) Beall, Jessica (Joseph) Jackson, Teresa (Donald) Farnsworth, and Robert (Julie) Lupella; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Joseph F. Cantore, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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