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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VINCENZO “VINCE” THE BARBER” BALLONE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Vincenzo Ballone from our midst, and
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the beloved husband of Josephine, and
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the loving father of Maria (late Giovanni) Marrari, Jenny (Ron) Ruggiero, Laura (John) Pinto and Gino (Nancy) Ballone; and
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the cherished grandfather of Giovanni Marrari, Nicole (Dave) Dobersztyn, Jason (Sarah) Sinovich, Edward (Sara) Sinovich, Nick (Becca) Ruggiero, Joseph (Katie) Ruggiero, Gianna (Dan) Braband, John (Cass) Pinto, Vince (Carly) Pinto, Vincenzo (Jillian Troxell), Tommaso and Josefina Ballone; adored great-grandfather of nine;
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the devoted son of the late Eugenio and the late Maria Ballone; and
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the dear brother of Antonino (Tanina) Ballone, Giulia (late Francesco) DiStefano, Josephine (Damiano) Trupiano, the late Gina (late Carmelo) DiFranco, and the late Carmela (late Salvatore) Cuttitta; and
WHEREAS Vincenzo Ballone was the very proud owner of Vince’s Barber Shop for 65 years. He welcomed everyone into his shop with a smile, a glass of wine, laughter and friendship; and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Vincenzo “Vince the Barber” Ballone was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Vincenzo “Vince the Barber” Ballone and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Vincenzo Ballone that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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