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Record #: R2020-340   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/20/2020 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/20/2020
Title: Tribute to late Joseph P. Cairo
Sponsors: Thompson, Patrick D.
Attachments: 1. R2020-340.pdf

City Council May 20th, 2020

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS. Joseph P Cairo has been called to eternal life by the wisdom ofGod to his eternal reward; and

 

WHEREAS. The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick. D. Thompson, Alderman ofthe 1 lib Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Joseph P Cairo, beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Regan); loving father of Regina Cairo (Steve Miselic), Elizabeth (Damon) Marano and Carolyn Cairo; fond grandfather of Gabriella, Angelo, Roma, Bruno Finn, Leo, Josephine and Jane Elizabeth; dear brother of Helen Cairo-McCarthy and the late John A. Cairo; cherished brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many; will be remembered for his warmth, sincerity and legendary smile; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Joseph 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 twentieth of May 2020, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Joseph P Cairo and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and

Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Joseph P Cairo.