SR1502 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony "Tony" Palmieri, Jr., who passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age of 81; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Palmieri, Jr. was born in Kingston, Tennessee to Anthony and Bonnie (nee White) Palmieri; his family moved to Highwood and then to Libertyville, where he finished high school; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Palmieri, Jr. began his career as a bricklayer at the age of 17, working for his Uncle Homer; after 17 years, he took a job with JAC Masonry, where he remained until his retirement; during that time, he supervised the masonry construction of numerous buildings in Lake and McHenry Counties; he was a 64-year member of Brick and Stone Masons Local 20 of Lake County; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Palmieri, Jr. enjoyed 19 years of well-deserved retirement, where his hobbies included woodworking, golf, and travel; he spent time in retirement at his homes in Park City and Florida; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Palmieri, Jr. was preceded in death by his wives, Dolores "Babe" (nee Weidner) and Lyla (nee Hadad); his daughter-in-law, Patty; and his grandson, Michael Palmieri; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Palmieri, Jr. is survived by his children, Gregory, Toni Lynn (Mark) DaMore, Daniel (Donna), and Thomas (Becky); his grandchildren, Luke DaMore, Jennifer (Doug) Michael, Mark (Brittany) Palmieri, Matthew Palmieri, Dolores Palmieri, and Jonathan Palmieri; his great-grandchildren, Vincent Palmieri and Gianna Palmieri; his stepchild, Aprile (Terry) McAndrews; his step-grandchildren, Jenny Yates and Matt (Kristin) Yates; and his great-step-granddaughter, Eleanor Yates; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Anthony "Tony" Palmieri, Jr., 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 Anthony Palmieri, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.