SR0009 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Peter J. "Pete" Militello, who passed away on December 5, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello was born on April 26, 1923; he was a resident of Joliet for many years and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1942; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; he served on the USS Elden and the USS Chestatee as an Electrician's Mate 1st Class and was a recipient of the Purple Heart; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello retired from Caterpillar after 31 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello was a life-member of Stone City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2199, the American Italian Cultural Society, the Caterpillar Retirees Club, and the Church of St. Anthony; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie (nee Sestak) Militello; his parents, Carl and Josephine Militello; and a sister, Rose (the late Edward) Lesh; and

WHEREAS, Peter Militello is survived by 3 daughters, Judy (Hugh) Zimmerman, Sandy (Frank) Zamber, and Joan (David) Wrath; a granddaughter, Leah Wrath; a sister, Grace (the late Rudy) Lubich; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Peter J. "Pete" Militello; and be it further

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