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IL SR1439

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kotowski

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Illinois Senate mourns the death of Jack J. Cerniglia and extends condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him
  • Jack Cerniglia had a 60-year career in the grocery industry, starting at age 15 with National Tea Company during the Great Depression and eventually supervising 85 stores across a 3-state region before retiring at age 90
  • Served as a Mess Sergeant in the 103rd Infantry 383rd HQ Battery during World War II, seeing combat in France, Italy, Austria, and Germany, and participated in the liberation of Dachau concentration camp
  • Following World War II, Cerniglia continued his grocery career and later worked for LaPreferida, Inc., a Chicago-based grocery, spirits, and produce company specializing in ethnic markets
  • Survived by his wife Catherine of 63 years, three children, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL - JACK J. CERNIGLIA

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/20/2014

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