SR0835 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Andrew DiPietro of Park Ridge, who passed away on March 2, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro was born to Nicholas and Teresa DiPietro on June 2, 1943; he was raised in Chicago and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961; he married Kathleen "Kathy" DiPietro in 1962; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro worked in the typesetting industry, beginning his career with TotalTypography before opening his own company, The TypeSmiths, Inc. in 1981; his company eventually evolved into CrossTech Communications, from which he retired in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro had an interest in community issues, which led to his election as president of the Park Ridge Manor Community Association; subsequently, he was elected as an alderperson of the 2nd Ward in Park Ridge, serving for five terms from 1995 until 2013; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro was a member of the Typographers International Association, where he served in multiple roles, including as president in 1992; additionally, he volunteered with the church services at St. Benedict's Nursing Home for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro was a devoted husband and father, known for his commitment to his family, his dry sense of humor, and his preference for working over taking vacations; he loved politics and the University of Notre Dame; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Edward Wenigman and Betty Wenigman; his sister, Antoinette Fabianski; his infant son, Richard Gerard DiPietro; his infant grandson, Joshua McPherson; his infant great-grandson, Jack Kretschmar; his brother-in-law, Jack Marinelli; and other extended relatives; and

WHEREAS, Richard DiPietro is survived by his wife; his children, Robin (Stephanie Sherman) DiPietro, Beth (Andrew) McPherson, Tom (Katherine) DiPietro, Tracy (Sean) McCarthy, Amy Kawiecki, Megan (Michael) Steele, and Ryan (Kathryn) DiPietro; his grandchildren, Nathan (Maureen), Aaron (Cara), Zachary (Lauren), Chelsea (Andrew Kretschmar), Jacob (Kaitlyn), Cassidy, Justin (Lily Elderkin), Kristen, Chris (Shannon), Kaitlyn, Danielle, Samantha, Peter (Ellie), Paige, Caroline, Alex, Riley, Colin, Jackson, Anna, Savannah, Tyler, Nicholas, and Grace; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Marie Marinelli; his brothers-in-law, Frank Fabianski and Edward Wenigman; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends; 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 Richard Andrew DiPietro 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 Richard DiPietro as an expression of our deepest sympathy.