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093_SR0292
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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate learned with
3 regret of the passing of Anthony "Tony" F. Vicari of Alton on
4 Tuesday, October 21, 2003; and
5 WHEREAS, Anthony F. Vicari was born on June 13, 1914 in
6 Alton to the late Frank and Rosalie (Nicosia) Vicari; he
7 married Mary V. Harshbarger Myers on May 4, 1974 in Godfrey;
8 and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Vicari worked as a crane operator at Laclede
10 Steel for 43 years before retiring in 1976, and later worked
11 at Dave's Movies & More in Granite City, until early 2003;
12 and
13 WHEREAS, Mr. Vicari was a long time member and usher at
14 St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton; he was active in
15 Democratic Party politics, serving as a Precinct
16 Committeeman, and as past treasurer of United Steel Workers
17 of America Local #3643; in addition, he was a Third Degree
18 member of Knights of Columbus Alton Council #460, Fraternal
19 order of Eagles Alton #254, past Auxiliary Deputy of the
20 Madison County Sheriff's Department, and a member of the
21 Illinois Sheriff's Association; Mr. Vicari was an avid sports
22 fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team; and
23 WHEREAS, The passing of Anthony F. Vicari has been deeply
24 felt by al who knew and loved him, especially his beloved
25 wife of 29 years, Mary Vicari; his sons and a daughter-
26 in-law, Frank and Peggy Vicari and Jack Vicari; his stepsons
27 and a daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Jay Myers and Tim W.
28 Myers; his son-in-law, Harry Rhoades; his brother-in-law and
29 sister-in-law, Robert and Melba Harshbarger his many
30 grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his nieces and
31 nephews; and his other extended family and many dear friends;
32 he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalee Ann Rhoades;
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1 a stepdaughter, Karen Small; 3 brothers, Dominic, Michael,
2 and Angelo Vicari; and 2 sisters, Sarah Ingrande and Theresa
3 Bonafede; therefore, be it
4 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL
5 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
6 all who knew him, the death of Anthony F. Vicari of Alton;
7 and be it further
8 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to the family of Anthony F. Vicari as an expression
10 of our sincerest condolences.
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