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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Denis Vardal of Joliet, who passed away
4on March 27, 2016; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was born in Mykonos, Greece to Kosta
6and Kalliopi (Xidakis) Vardalahos on April 20, 1934; he was
7adopted later in life by Yanni Koukas, his mother's second
8husband; he came to the United States in 1953 in search of his
9brother, George, who emigrated two years earlier; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal served in the United States Army
11during the Korean War; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal founded Vardal Engineering Supply in
131958; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was a member of Rotary International
15and the Rotary bowling team; he was a loving and devoted
16husband, father, and grandfather, and was a father and
17grandfather to all he met; he was personable, loving, and
18accepting, and left a lasting impression on everyone; he was a
19brilliantly passionate man with so many interests; his newest
20granddaughter, Danira, rarely left his lap; on sunny days, he
21could be found driving his Alpha Romeo; he loved beating

 

 

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1challengers at cards, backgammon, and Jeopardy; he was a quiet
2and patient man who appreciated traveling to new and exotic
3places but always returned to his homeland, Mykonos, for the
4people, dancing, food, and fun; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal was preceded in death by his wife,
6Danira (Corso) Vardal; his parents; his brother, George
7(Sandra) Vardal; his two sisters in childhood; and his niece,
8Sande Vardal; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Denis Vardal is survived by his three loving
10daughters, Denise (Mark) Baker, Debra (Vasillios Korodimos)
11Vardal, and Dina Vardal; his three beloved grandchildren,
12Danira Aiginiti, Alexandros Aiginiti, and Danira Vardal; his
13niece, Laura Vardal; and his nephew, Paul (Marinela) Vardal;
14therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
16ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
17Denis Vardal, and extend our sincere condolences to his family,
18friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to the family of Denis Vardal as an expression of our
21deepest sympathy.