SR1280 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dominic Anthony Scaduto of Springfield, who passed away on July 8, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Scaduto was born in Springfield on March 11, 1926 to Paolino and Antonia Mezzapelle Scaduto, who were both from Montevago, Sicily; he graduated from Cathedral Boys High School; he married Agnes Mae Maynerich in Springfield on June 10, 1946; and

WHEREAS, shortly after graduating high school, Dominic Scaduto began working for Sangamo Electric; he relocated to Georgia with the company after it was purchased by Schlumberger; he stayed with the company for 42 years until it closed in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Scaduto was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Aloysius Church, Knights of Columbus Council 364, and the Sangamo Management Club; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Scaduto loved working with his hands; in the 60s, he completely took apart and rebuilt a Model A Ford; he will be remembered for his good story telling and his sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Scaduto was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of over 65 years, Agnes; his daughter, Frances Ann Scaduto; his brother, Frank J. Scaduto; and his sisters, Rose Giacomini, Virginia Madonia, Dominica Vespa, and Cheterina Mayes; and

WHEREAS, Dominic Scaduto is survived by his sons, Michael (Tracy) Scaduto and John Scaduto; his daughter, Mary Mehan; his grandchildren, Noah M. (Brooke) Mehan, Anthony J. Mehan, Nicholas RM Scaduto, and Sophia Scaduto; his great-grandchild, Lily Mehan; his great-granddaughter on the way; his two sisters, Josephine Madonia and Mary Ann Scaduto Bart; and his several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dominic Anthony Scaduto and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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