MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR MARIE PATRICIA GERAGE
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of Marie Patricia Gerage on January 1, 2018 at the age of 86; 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 April 05, 1931, Marie (nee Campise) was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas B.; devoted mother of Florence (late Mark) Eskin, Charles P. (Sugey) and Gina Marie (Kevin); cherished grandmother of Chuck and Nikko; proud great-grandmother of Sofia Bella; fond sister of Frank (Romaine) Campise, Nancy Weissbrodt and the late Fran Kalve; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Marie leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love;
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WHEREAS, Marie touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness, generosity and vivacious spirit. 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 member of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this seventeenth day of January, 2018, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Marie Patricia Gerage 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 Marie Patricia Gerage as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.