City Council February 19th, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sam J. Mastre has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90 to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Sam was a Corporal in the U.S. Army, having served as a bridge builder in the Korean War; He was a baseball player in his youth, an avid golfer throughout his life, and a devoted fan of his beloved Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks; His love of life and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He leaves behind his wife, Carol (nee Scalise) and loving daughter Michalene; and was preceded in death by his son John. He was a loving uncle to Anette Mastre, Theresa Mastre, Stacy Scalise, Tiffany Scalise, Johnny Scalise and Tommy Scalise; great uncle to Alexis Delisle; adoring great uncle to Kaitlyn Defoe and caring brother-in-law to Tommy Scalise, Johnny Scalise and Lori Scalise. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Theresa; brothers Sal and Lawrence (Emily) and sister Rita, Lena (Joseph) Pertile and Gloria (Lawrence) Gargaro; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Sam to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago gathered here this nineteenth of February 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Sam J. Mastre and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to the family of Sam J. Mastre.
[fl 'Vo Patrick D. Thompson
o Alderman, 11th Ward