City Council September 21. 2022
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Maryrose Santa-Buscemi has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 92 to her eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Nicole T. Lee, Alderwoman ofthe 11th Ward: and
WHEREAS. Maryrose Santa-Buscemi: during the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's Maryrose was a popular hair stylist working in some of the finest salons in downtown Chicago. A devoted mother, she decided to put her successful career on hold to raise her only child, her daughter Constance Buscemi. She returned to her chosen profession by continuing to style hair for select special occasions such as weddings and for family and friend: and
WHEREAS, Maryrose was an avid reader, and she enjoyed reading the entire newspaper, minus the sports section, each day with her breakfast. She like collecting recipes and went to become a great cook. She loved pets and had quite a few throughout her life. Maryrose also loved having plants and flowers in her house and took great care to keep them blooming and beautiful year-round. She enjoyed art museums and the theater and sitting outside on warm nights chatting with neighbors; and
WHEREAS. Maryrose was the loving daughter ofthe late Bennie and Mary (nee Parilla) Santa, and the fond sister ofthe late Anthony "Blackie the Barber" Santa. Maryrose is survived by her daughter Constance Buscemi: and
WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Maryrose to her family members, friends and all who knew her. and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we. the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this twenty-first of September 2022. do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Maryrose Santa-Buscemi and extend to her family and friends our deepest sympathy: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of th...
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