RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph Perrino has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perrino was the loving husband of Kathleen; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perrino was the much-adored father of Gina, Nick, and Renee and the grandfather of eight to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perrino enjoyed a long and highly successful career as Chief Executive Officer of Home Run Inn Pizza; and
WHEREAS, Under his direction, Joseph Perrino helped turn Home Run Inn Pizza into an $80 million-per-year business, with nine area restaurants and frozen pizzas sold in 35 states; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Joseph Perrino serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Joseph Perrino 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, Joseph Perrino 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, Joseph Perrino 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 this twenty-fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby commemorate Joseph Perrino for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Perrino.
