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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are saddened to  learn of the death of
Ronald J. 
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"Ron" Buonauro of Plainfield, who passed away on October 14, 
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2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was born on January 20, 1941 in 
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Chicago; he grew up near Taylor and Laflin Streets in Chicago 
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and attended McClaren Grammar School and Harrison High School; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was the former lead singer of the 
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Del Tones, Ronnie B. and the Knickknacks, and the Five Star 
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Edition; an accomplished singer, he was the recipient of a gold 
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record with the single "Lover's Prayer"; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was employed as a car salesman for 
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Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park and Fencl-Tufo Chevy City in 
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Glendale Heights, among others, and was a former part owner of 
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Countryside Datsun in LaSalle-Peru; he and his family started 
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Buonauro's Ristorante in Naperville, operating the restaurant 
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from 1979 to 1982; in July of 1990, the family opened Caf 
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Buonaro's in Naperville, which received the Naperville Chamber 
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of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 2006; and
 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was well known for his charitable 
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endeavors and for his community involvement; he was a member of 
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the Naperville Rotary Club and was named "Rotarian of the Year" 
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in 2008; he was a tireless advocate of St. Patrick's Residence 
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in Naperville, where he received the "Order of Croagh Patrick"; 
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he was also active with Little Friends, the Naperville 
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Education Foundation, the Heritage YMCA, and the Johnny Genna 
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Foundation; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was an avid golfer; he was a 
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former member of Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora and was 
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very proud of his "three hole-in-ones"; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ronald Buonauro was the loving husband of 46 years 
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to Regina "Tina" Buonauro (nee Fleseras), whom he married on 
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September 22, 1962; the devoted father of Michelle Marie (Kevin 
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Trochelman) Hedl and Tina Marie (John) McConnaughey; the adored 
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papa of "his heart", Lindsay Hedl and "his buddies", Michael 
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Hedl and Johnny McConnaughey; the beloved son of the late 
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Salvatore and Marie Buonauro; the dear brother of Madge (the 
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late Ralph) Ferraro, Delores Buonauro, Carmie (Gerry) 
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Buonauro, the late Mary (the late Billy) DiSomma, Sam (Ann) 
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Buonauro, Carmella "Lala" (the late Ralph) Del Fiacco, Dominic 
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"Chuck" (Gail) Buonauro, Lucille "Lu" (the late Joe) Vestuto, 
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and Bob (Liz) Buonauro; the fond uncle, great-uncle, and 
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great-great uncle to many; the loving brother-in-law of 
 


 






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Florence Buonauro; and the dear friend of many; therefore, be 
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it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Ronald 
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J. "Ron" Buonauro; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Ronald Buonauro as an expression of 
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our sympathy.