SR0349 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles E. "Chuck" Pastore of Lockport, who passed away on October 4, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Joliet and lived in Lockport most of his life; he was retired from the Lockport Township Fire District after 35 years of service; and

WHEREAS, He was the owner of C. Pastore and Sons Plumbing; he was a member of St. Dennis Church and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years; he was also active in the Men's Club and the Art and Environment Committee; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid golfer and one of the first members of the Lockport Golf and Recreation Club; he was also an avid fisherman and hunter; and he served as Lockport Township Precinct Committeeman; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Shirley (Onderisin) Pastore; and

WHEREAS, Charles Pastore is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Linda (Murphy); his children, Charles "Skip" (Ann Marie) and Kevin (Jenna); his grandchildren, Samantha, Abbey, Tyler, and Nick; his brothers, John "Jack" (Patti), James (Cindy), and Gerry (Kim); his sister, Suann (Ray) Daker; and his special friends, Jack and Donna Ivezich; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Charles Pastore; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Charles E. "Chuck" Pastore as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.