RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lucille Serafin has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Raised in an Italian family in the Bridgeport neighborhood, Lucille Serafin was the daughter of the late Fred, an upholsterer, and Anna, an immigrant born in Sambuca, Italy; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Serafin was the dear sister of Joseph Barber and the late Peter Barber and Jean Derk; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Serafin married the late Stanley "Murphy" and the couple raised their two sons, Robert and Frederick, in Bridgeport; and
WHEREAS, An avid gardener, Lucille Serafin enjoyed growing tomatoes and peppers that she used in her home-cooked spaghetti sauces and other Italian dishes; and
WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Lucille Serafin worked in the insurance department of Talman Federal Savings & Loan Association, 5501 South Kedzie Avenue, until she retired 1983; and
WHEREAS, Upon her retirement, Lucille Serafin joined her husband in coordinating excursions for seniors to matinees and shows in downtown Chicago as well as day-trips to destinations in Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan; and
WHEREAS, A true "people-person" who was blessed with a vibrant personality, Lucille Serafin volunteered for decades at the U.S.O. at Midway Airport which provides warmth, hospitality, meals and other services to our nation's troops traveling through Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Serafin served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Gall Church where she was a longtime member of The Lady's Guild; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Lucille Serafin serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Serafin will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, To her two sons, Robert and Frederick, and her five adoring grandchildren, Lucille Serafin imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, ...
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