RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Frank D. Capitanini has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Frank D. Capitanini was a widely admired Chicago restaurateur and the fiance of Donna Curry; and
WHEREAS, Frank D. Capitanini was the much-adored father of Gina, Frank Jr., Alfredo and Lisa, the grandfather of eleven and the greatgrandfather of three to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Frank D. Capitanini was one of the proprietors of the Italian Village, Chicago's oldest Italian restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Raised in River Forest, Frank D. Capitanini attended Fenwick High School and the University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, Along with his siblings, Frank D. Capitanini took over management of the restaurant in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the decades, the restaurant hosted celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Jon Bon Jovi, Luciano Pavarotti, Mario Andretti and Florence Henderson; and
WHEREAS, Frank D. Capitanini eventually stepped back and handed over the operation of the eatery to the third generation of his family when he was in his sixties; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Frank D. Capitanini serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Frank D. Capitanini 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, Frank D. Capitanini was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Frank D. Capitanini 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 th...
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