Bill Text: IL SR1621 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Albert J. Tognarelli of Collinsville.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR1621 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1621-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Albert J. Tognarelli of Collinsville, who
passed away on November 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli was born on May 30, 1926 in
Collinsville; his parents were Italo and Leda (nee Bastioni)
Tognarelli; he married Rosalie Brogliatto on January 10, 1948;
and
WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli served his country as a member
of the United States Army's 11th Airborne Division in the South
Pacific theatre; he received numerous awards and commendations
for his service to his country; and
WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli was the owner and operator of
the Shell, Mobil, and Phillips 66 service stations in
Collinsville for over 40 years; he also served as the
Collinsville Township Clerk and ran the Collinsville Senior
Citizens Center for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, After retiring at the age of 77, Albert Tognarelli
and his wife enjoyed traveling extensively, their favorite
times being the cruises they shared together; and

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WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli was a member of many
organizations in Collinsville, including the Knights of
Columbus, the American Legion, and the Collinsville Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 5691; and
WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli was preceded in death by his
parents and a son-in-law, Sam LaFrank; and
WHEREAS, Albert Tognarelli is survived by his wife,
Rosalie; a son, Richard (Gail) Tognarelli; a daughter, Annette
LaFrank; a sister, Lola Wrigley; a brother, Leo "Pete"
Tognarelli; 4 grandchildren, Amy LaFrank, Lisa (Christopher)
Bossetto, Michael Tognarelli, and Matthew Tognarelli; 2
great-grandchildren, Hunter and Sydnee; and many nieces,
nephews, and friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Albert J. Tognarelli;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Albert Tognarelli as an expression
of our sympathy.