MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Mary Ellen '"Lai" Feldman, nee Robin, on July 22, 2015, at the age of seventy-four; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, this devoted daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Robin was born on September 23, 1940. She was the beloved wife of fifty-one years, to Joseph S. Feldman; loving mother of Joseph (Debbie) Feldman of Naperville, Mary Carole (Mike) Prasse of Naperville, Margaret Ann (Bruce) Moore of Davenport, Iowa, Colleen (Scott) Ernsting of Naperville, Michaeline (Lee) Barnes of Naperville and Timothy Michael Feldman of Naperville; adored grandmother of Joey, Robyn, Tommy and Nick Feldman; Sidney, Christen, Michael and Clara Prasse; Danielle, Rachel, Bruce, Shelly, Sam, Lexi, Billy, Chris and Sean Moore; Bryan, Kaity (fiancee, Jeff Kohl), Chris, John, Bobby, Matt, Jackie, Scottie and the late Mary Beth Ernsting; Nicole, Lee, Lauren, Kathryn, Caroline, Jennifer and Jillian Barnes; dearly loved sister of Denise (Bernie) Nelligan, Jack (Carol) Robin, Rich (Diane) Robin, Ray (Sue) Robin, Teree (Jim) Fields and the late Sally (the late Brad) Johnson; cherished daughter-in-law of the late Sidney and Ann Feldman; dear sister-in-law of Ellen Ryan; fond aunt, great aunt and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mary Ellen leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ellen grew up in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood, attended grade school at St. Gabriel Parish, where she was a member, and graduated from Mercy High School in 1958. Mary Ellen was an enthusiastic fan of the Chicago White Sox; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ellen married Joseph S. Feldman on November 9, 1963 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, in Chicago. After getting married and starting her family, Mary Ellen moved near St. Bede Parish in Chicago. In ...
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