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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Vincenzo 
4D'Argento of Norridge, who passed away on March 4, 2019; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento immigrated from Italy to 
6Chicago with his family in 1971; in 1977,  he moved to Norridge, 
7where he and his wife have lived ever since; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento worked tirelessly to support 
9his family as a candy maker on the assembly line at Brach's 
10candy from 1971 until his retirement in 2004; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento spent his retirement years 
12working alongside his youngest son Nuccio  and supporting the 
13growth of RoccoVino's, the successful restaurants owned by 
14Nuccio and his lifelong friend and business partner; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento was an active member of the 
16Maria SS Della Crocce di Triggiano for 20 years, an avid 
17supporter of Easterseals Metropolitan Chicago, and a lifelong 
18Catholic; he raised his family to understand faith, respect, 
19hard work, and determination; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Vincenzo D'Argento was the cherished husband of 
 
 
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1Angela Lina (Spilotro), the beloved father of Angela (Vince) 
2Gloria, Frank D'Argento, Joe D'Argento, and Savino Nuccio 
3(Laura) D'Argento, the loving grandfather of Vincent J. 
4D'Argento, Anthony J. Gloria, Michael S. (Amanda) Gloria, 
5Krystyna, Gianna, Vincenzo, Angelina, and the late Anthony 
6Michael D'Argento, the loving great-grandfather of Joey, 
7Dominic, Lahna, Elsie, Pino, and Mia, the dear brother of 
8Filomena Mola, Peter d'Argento, Michael D'Argento, the late 
9Savino D'Argento, and the late Agnese Mastrolonardo, and the 
10fond uncle and godfather of many; therefore, be it
  
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
12HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
13we mourn the passing of Vincenzo D'Argento and extend our 
14sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
15and loved him; and be it further
  
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to the family of Vincenzo D'Argento as an expression 
18of our deepest sympathy.