MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Josephine Gianfortune, on July 25, 2016, the age of ninety; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of her passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 28, 1926, Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Mario; loving mother and best friend to her daughter Janet (Joe) Cavanaugh, Vince (Paula), Frank (Joan), and Mario (Angela); fond sister of the late Samuel (Ida) Cardone and the late George Cardone; dear Nonnie of many dear grandchildren and cherished great-grandchildren; and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Josephine leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Active and vital as a member of her community, Josephine will be remembered for her beautiful smile her wonderful sense of humor, her thoughtfulness, and grace within her that could light up any room that she walked into; and
WHEREAS, Josephine touched the lives of all who knew her through her love, her kindness, her generosity, her heart and her spirit, making her a truly unforgettable person. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her, now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Josephine Gianfortune and express to her family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Josephine Gianfortune as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.