MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR PHILLIP C. PESCH, SR.
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Phillip Pesch Sr., at age 79; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Phillip married Jean Pesch and they were blessed with three children; and
WHEREAS, Phillip is survived by his dear children Georganne, Gina, Phillip Jr. and their loving mother Jean Pesch. He is the dear brother of Janet (late Donald) Weeks, Jacqueline (late Frank) Conforti, Patrick (Patti) and the late Carolyn, Gregory (late Menchi) and Robert (Virginia) Pesch; dear brother-in-law of Cathy and stepson of Miriam. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and dear friend, Shirley Steiner, also survive Phillip; and
WHEREAS, Phillip deeply touched the lives of those who knew and loved him. He will be forever missed, but fondly remembered for his character, compassion, and thoughtful ways; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we the Mayor and Members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered together this twenty-third day of January, 2019, do hereby express our sympathy upon learning of the passing of Phillip C. Pesch, Sr., and extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Phillip Pesch Sr., as a sign of our honor and respect.