SR0884 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0884 LRB098 20029 MST 55260 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jerry P. Perrone of Geneva, who passed away on January 19, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Perrone was born in Geneva on March 5, 1925 to Patsy and Theresa (nee Benedetto) Perrone; he served his country in the United States Marines during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Perrone worked alongside his father at the City Barber Shop; he was a barber and co-owner and was a fixture of the community for over 75 years; he was active with the auxiliary police; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Perrone was a longtime member of the American Legion in Geneva; he enjoyed bowling, playing poker, and tending to his garden; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Perrone was preceded in death by is wife of 62 years, Teelie (nee Lencioni); his parents; and his sisters, Anne Perrone and Mary McConnaughay; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Perrone is survived by his children, Cindy (Jack Claypoole) Grandin, Nancy (Jeff) Schaal, Penny (John) Foiles, Judy (Todd Weinstein) Mastroni, Jerry (Diane) Perrone, and Cara (Greg Wilcox) Perrone: his grandchildren, Adrian (Russ) Bredeson, Alex Anne Mastroni, Carly Tee Mastroni, Joseph Perrone, Therese Perrone, and Cullen Wilcox; his sister, Rocadella "Rockie" (Terry) McConnaughay; his brother-in-law, Glenn McConnaughay; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jerry P. Perrone, 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 Jerry Perrone as an expression of our deepest sympathy.