SR0933 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kevin Fay, who passed away on September 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Fay was a native of Drumnaveigh, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland; he was educated in the Stravicnabo National School; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Fay was a respected carpenter and homebuilder for 35 years, specializing in the Chicago areas of Edison Park, Norwood Park, and the suburb of Park Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Fay was affectionately known as "PaPa Kevin"; he was a loyal friend and favorite uncle and was known for his gentle ways and genuine authenticity; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Fay was preceded in death by his siblings, Mollie, Winnie, Rose, Dympna, Sister Mary Gertrude, Bridie, John, Packie, and Ben; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Fay is survived by his sister, Maeve Colby; he was the loving husband of 40 years of the late Mary (Molyneaux); the devoted son of the late James and Katie Fay (Smith); the cherished father of Kathy (George), Regis (Cathy), Bernie (Mary Ann), Kenny (Arlen), Dympna (Rob), Frank (Taryn), Sharon (John), and Rebecca (Larry); the proud grandfather of Kevin, Kyle (Katie), and Ryan Bigoness, Declan, Kevin, Brendan, Quinn, Brian, Evan, Stephanie, Lisa, John, Joe, and Molly Fay, Emily O'Hara (William), Aidan and Nolan Hart, Riley McInerney, Sean and Lauren Decker, Trent (Anna), Keith, and Olivia; and great-grandfather to Isabella Bigoness, Evelyn O'Hara, and Delia Bigoness; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kevin Fay, 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 Kevin Fay as an expression of our deepest sympathy.