SR0113 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edith "Edie" D'Atri of Joliet, who passed away on January 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Edie D'Atri was born in Joliet to Angelo and Amelia (Mitri) Paluzzi on February 24, 1947; In 1944, she graduated from Joliet Township High School, where she was the first member of her family to be inducted into the National Honor Society; she started a tradition that has been carried on by her children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Edie D'Atri worked at Al's Steakhouse, D'Amico's, and Syl's restaurants, where she was known as a friendly and capable waitress; she credited her years working as a waitress for her good health; and

WHEREAS, Edie D'Atri was a devoted member of St. Jude Parish; she was also a member of the Catholic Women's League, the Ladies of the Elks, and the Cantigny Post Auxiliary; she and her husband, Chester, volunteered at the Elks and at Bicentennial Park; she loved a good joke and playing games, including Euchre and Canasta; she was an avid knitter and seamstress and made hundreds of baby hats for Birthright; her sewing skills were used to help many family members and friends with alterations and projects; she and Chester enjoyed traveling, especially visiting relatives in California, Alaska, Canada, Boston, Cleveland, and Italy; and

WHEREAS, Edie D'Atri was preceded in death by her parents; her eldest sister, Violet (Steven) Biro; her husband of 56 years, Chester; and her cousin, Phyllis Paluzzi; and

WHEREAS, Edie D'Atri is survived by her daughters, Denise (James) Maffeo and Ramona (Paul) Delrose; her grandchildren, Tony (Angela) and Lisa Maffeo and Marissa and Michael Delrose; her great-grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, and Mia Maffeo; her sisters, Lillian (the late Joseph) Bonczek and Angela (the late Henry) Giermala; her cousin, Geno (Margaret) Paluzzi; and her many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edith "Edie" D'Atri and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edie D'Atri as an expression of our deepest sympathy.