Record #: R2018-230   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Tribute to late Louis Zorich
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2018-230.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 93; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, A native of Chicago's South Side, Louis Zorich was a well-known character actor and the loving husband of actress Olympia Dukakis; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich was the much-adored father of three children to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, The son of Yugoslavian immigrants, Louis Zorich was raised near 63rd Street and Marshfield Avenue in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich graduated from Earle grade school, but left high school early to study acting; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich joined the United States Army at the age of 18 and fought during World War II in Normandy and at the Battle of the Bulge; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich attended the Goodman Theatre School of Drama and appeared in "Fiddler on the Roof," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "City of Hope"; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Zorich was best known for his role as Burt Buchman, the father of Paul Reiser on the television show "Mad About You"; and

 

WHEREAS, The talent, hard work and dedication of Louis Zorich serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Louis Zorich 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, Louis Zorich 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, Louis Zorich 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-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate Louis Zorich 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 Louis Zorich.