MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph Mooshil, born on November 4, 1926, was called by God to his eternal reward on September 7, 2012, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Mooshil, a World War II Navy Veteran, was an active and vital member of his community. The loving husband of Claire (nee Lesslie); beloved father of Maria (Dan Steenstrup) Mooshil, Leah Mooshil Durst (Bob Durst), and Angele Mooshil Butler (John Butler); dear grandfather of Benjamin Joseph, Anika Claire, Cameron Joseph, Nicholas James and Erik Alexander; cherished brother of Edward (the late Delores) Mooshil; treasured uncle of Edward, Jr., James and David Mooshil; devoted son of the late Benjamin and Maria Mooshil, Joseph Mooshil leaves a legacy of faith, compassion, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Mooshil was a sports writer for the Associated Press for forty-two years; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Mooshil will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this third day of October 2012, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Joseph Mooshil and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph Mooshil.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward