HR0574 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Anthony J. Peloza of Chicago, who passed away on July 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Peloza was born on July 23, 1920 in Italy; in 1930 he came to the United States with his mother, Mary, his father, Anton, and his sisters, Mary and Florence; and

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Peloza, known by all as Tony, lived with his family on the south side of Chicago; he learned the English language and graduated from Bowen High School; he served in the United States Army during World War II and was a Corporal when he was honorably discharged; and

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Peloza worked for John Mohr and Sons and Sergeant and Lundy for many years, where he found his niche in the design of blast furnaces and the design of nuclear power plants; he had a love and a talent for drawing; and

WHEREAS, On December 5, 1948, Anthony J. Peloza's life changed forever when he met Helen A. Ashenbrener; their whirlwind romance resulted in their marriage on October 15, 1949 at Sacred Heart Church in Chicago; the two celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1999; and

WHEREAS, Anthony and Helen Peloza began their life together in the second floor front apartment at 3017 East 95th Street in Chicago; in August 1952 their first child, Susan, was born; following the birth of their second daughter, Diane, in September 1955, Tony and Helen purchased their first home at 1735 East 93rd Street in Chicago; eventually they sold their home and relocated to Evergreen Park at 3100 West 101st Place in Chicago, where they would remain for many years to come; Tony and Helen were parents that not only provided for their daughters materially, but instilled the values and virtues that they held in their daughters; and

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Peloza retired in the middle 1980's, with Helen retiring shortly afterward; during his retirement years, Tony continued to love his life with Helen, spending much of their time with their two granddaughters, Lisa and Laura; and

WHEREAS, Anthony J. Peloza will be remembered by all who knew him as a great husband and a father who would do anything for his family; he will be forever be loved and remembered by Helen, Susan, and Diane; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Anthony J. Peloza; and be it further

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