Record #: R2018-720   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/27/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/27/2018
Title: Tribute to late Angelo Carparelli
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-720.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 100; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli was the loving husband of the late Christine; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli was the much-adored father of Felicia and the grandfather of two to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, A member of "Our Greatest Generation," Angelo "Dick" Carparelli served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps and rose to the rank of Master Sergeant; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli flew aircraft across Europe with the Eighth Air Force; and

 

WHEREAS, After the War, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli settled in Evergreen Park and worked for his uncle, Charley Penna, who was the head golf professional at Beverly Country Club; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli was named Assistant Pro and eventually Head Pro and remained with the Club throughout the course of his long and storied career; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli gave thousands of members and celebrities instruction in how to drive, chip and putt and always taught that the grip and the stance were important elements of a good golf game; and

 

WHEREAS, In his retirement, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli enjoyed the title of Pro Emeritus and had a special table at the Club where he would discuss stories about its history and share golf tips; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli had a beautiful singing voice and loved to recite poetry from Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost and Shakespeare; and

 

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Angelo "Dick" Carparelli to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

 

WHEREAS, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Angelo "Dick" Carparelli imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-seventh day of June, 2018, do hereby commemorate Angelo "Dick" Carparelli for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

Alderman - 14th Ward

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Angelo "Dick" Carparelli.