MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned of the death of the Joseph V. Roddy, Esq. on March 7, 2016 at the age of seventy-seven; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 10, 1938, Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Jane, nee Vahey; loving father of Joseph P. (Karen, nee Callahan); devoted grandfather of Fitzpatrick, Quinn, Gavin and Aubrey Roddy; dear brother of Mary (Robert) Novak, the late John Michael (Mary) and the late Catherine (the late James) Sutherland; adored uncle of many nieces and nephews and treasured friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Joe leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Joe was an active and vital member of his community. In addition to being a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he was a very well respected attorney-at-law, member of the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago and Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association. He touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, generosity and spirit, making him a truly unforgettable person. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his smile, caring spirit, enduring patience, thoughtfulness, character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him, now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this sixteenth day of March, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of the Joseph V. Roddy, Esq. and express 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 the Joseph V. Roddy, Esq. as a token of our honor, gratitude, and respect.