SR0647 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gabriel C. "Gabe" Chiaro, who passed away on November 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Chiaro Sr. in Chicago on September 9, 1943; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was a notable businessman in the area known for his vibrant personality and charitable heart; he and his young family made a home in Springfield in 1980 and began a long career of thriving family enterprises; he partnered in the opening of Aurelio's Pizza, then went on to open The Horseshoe Pub, Gabe's Corner at the Illinois State Fair, and Gabe's Home Improvement; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro found genuine joy in family gatherings, in honoring his heritage by serving as president of the Roman Cultural Society, and in rooting for his favorite Chicago teams, the Blackhawks, the Cubs, and the Bears; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro built a reputation based on honesty and integrity and left a lasting mark on his community; he leaves behind the memories of a life well lived, full of kindness and a commitment to the greater good; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Vince Chiaro; and his sister, Nancy (Chiaro) Bossi; and

WHEREAS, Gabe Chiaro is survived by his sisters, Rita (Chiaro) Barton and Bernadette Chiaro; his wife of 53 years, Velma Chiaro; his son, Brandon, his wife, Angie, and his sons, Collin and Corbin; his son, Brett, his wife, Kristen, his stepdaughter, Victoria, and his son, Cameron; and his son, Blake, his wife, Erika, his daughter, Cecily, and his son, Conrad; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gabriel C. "Gabe" Chiaro 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 Gabe Chiaro as an expression of our deepest sympathy.