Bill Text: NY K02340 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Felice John Tulli, distinguished citizen, prideful veteran, and beloved family man

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-30 - adopted [K02340 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02340-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2340

BY: M. of A. Reilly

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Felice  John  Tulli,
        distinguished citizen, prideful veteran, and beloved
        family man

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York  whose  lifework  and  civic  endeavor
served  to  enhance  the  quality  of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Felice John Tulli of  Staten  Island,  New  York,  died  on
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100; and

  WHEREAS,  Felice  John Tulli distinguished himself in his profession
and by his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Felice  John  Tulli  was a private first class in the 29th
Infantry Blue and Grey Division's 116th Battalion of the U.S. Army; when
he enlisted on February 13, 1943, he was initially sent to  Camp  McCain
in   Grenada,   Mississippi,  and  later  to  England  for  training  in
preparation for the stealth launch of "Operation Overload," better known
now as D-Day; and

  WHEREAS, He landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy,  France  on  June  8,
1944, two days after the D-Day invasion; members of his platoon were the
first  replacements  for  their  29th Infantry Division's second wave in
Normandy; and

  WHEREAS, Felice John Tulli was assigned to a listening  post  during
the advancement; he was wounded and shipped back to England for surgery;
upon  his  recovery,  he  and  his  brother, Danny, were involved in the
second wave of the invasion of Omaha Beach in Normandy, but fortunate to
return to the United States; and

  WHEREAS, Felice John Tulli is a recipient of the Purple Heart  Medal
for having been injured in the Normandy Invasion; and

  WHEREAS, This devoted and accomplished veteran received an honorable
discharge on December 11, 1945, at Fort Dix, New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS,  After the war, Felice John Tulli received a 10-day pass to
Denmark for the displaying of the troops and exhibition  of  tanks  from
all  the  Allied  countries;  he  also  visited Paris and then came home
aboard the Liberty Ship; and

  WHEREAS, Following his service, Felice John Tulli enrolled in  trade
school where he learned the art of watchmaking and jewelry repair; and

  WHEREAS,  He  later  met  the  love  of  his life, Catherine Dorothy
Napoli, following his military service; the couple married on  June  23,
1951, and settled in the Bronx, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Felice  John Tulli and his wife ran a successful business,
Tulli Jewelers, for 36 years; they  retired  happily  and  traveled  the
world,  spending  winters  in Florida until Catherine's passing in 2017;
the couple shared a joyful 66 years of marriage; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2014,  the French Republic presented Felice John Tulli
with the French Legion of Honor Award  Medal  to  commemorate  the  70th
Anniversary of D-Day; and

  WHEREAS,    Felice    John    Tulli    also    was    awarded    the
European-African-Middle  Eastern  Campaign  Medal,   the   Distinguished
Service  Cross,  the  Combat  Infantry  Badge,  the World War II Victory
Medal, the American Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal; and

  WHEREAS, In coincidence with his 100th birthday, Felice  John  Tulli
was  recognized  by  the  Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation at
their annual Golf Outing Dinner with a Special Military Award; and

  WHEREAS, This veteran was a longtime honorary  member  of  the  Pvt.
Joseph F. Merrell - Fr. Vincent Capodanno American Legion Post 1368; and

  WHEREAS,  Felice  John  Tulli's  commitment  to  excellence, and his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Felice John Tulli is survived by his children, Terry, John,
and  Rita;  grandchildren, Michelle Spinelli (Alfred), Michael Tarangelo
(Lauren), Kasandra Untisz (Matthew),  Nicholas  and  Christopher  Tulli,
Candice   Schultz  (Steve),  twins  Daniela  and  Alessandra  Sirabella,
Stephanie  Keegan  (  James);  and  his  great-grandchildren,   Matthew,
Juliette  and  Amelia  Untisz, twins Delia and Natalie Tarangelo, Andrew
and Nicholas Tesauro,  Mattea  Marie  Spinelli  and  James,  Shawn,  and
Christian Keegan; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Felice John Tulli leaves behind a  legacy  which  will  long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Felice John Tulli,  distinguished  citizen,  prideful
veteran, and beloved family man; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Felice John Tulli.