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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Margaret "Peg" Bailey Puccini of
4Pineville, North Carolina, formerly of Oak Park, who passed
5away on December 15, 2018 at the age of 75; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini was born in Danville to Mary
7McCreary and Martin Bailey on June 4, 1943; she attended grade
8school and high school in Danville and graduated from Southern
9Illinois University in 1967; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini married John Puccini of Berwyn on
11April 13, 1968; she was active in planning events in her
12neighborhood and enjoyed attending her sons' sporting events at
13Oak Park and River Forest High School; she was an avid
14gardener, collector, and reader and epitomized what it meant to
15be a lady, moving through the world with grace and dignity; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini had a deep appreciation for the
17finer things and had a distinct style; she was known for being
18an immaculate hostess and a master chef; at the same time, she
19had strong opinions and, when necessary, made them known with
20her razor-sharp wit and, at times, her wicked sense of humor;
21and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini welcomed all in every sense of
2the word; when people entered her home, they did not want to
3leave; she was warm, kind, and incredibly generous, taking joy
4in giving; she volunteered through the Oak Park Township and
5delivered meals to the homes of other Oak Parkers as a way to
6improve their quality of life; she was a linchpin for her
7husband and sons, her siblings, and her family in general; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Margaret Puccini is survived by her husband of 50
9years, John; her sons, Jeffrey and Samuel (Shelley) Puccini;
10her grandson, Jackson Puccini; her siblings, Barbara Kessel,
11Martha Plog, and Martin (Buz) Bailey; and her many nieces,
12nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
14ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
15Margaret "Peg" Bailey Puccini and extend our sincere
16condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved
17her; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to the family of Margaret Puccini as an expression of
20our deepest sympathy.