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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ANGELO CAPUTO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Angelo Caputo from our midst on June 16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Caputo was the beloved husband of the late Romana (nee Berlen); and
WHEREAS, Angelo Caputo was the devoted father of Nat, Caterina (Giuseppe) Ruffolo, and Antonella (Robertino) Presta, and was the loving grandfather of eleven and the great-grandfather of five; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Caputo, founder of Caputo's Fresh Markets, was born January 1, 1932, in Mola Di Bari, a seaside village on Italy's southeast coast; and
WHEREAS, the son of Natale and Caterina, Angelo Caputo was fortunate to have been brought up in a family environment with deep family values built on sacrifices and hard work; and
WHEREAS, shortly after arriving to Chicago, Angelo Caputo enlisted in the Army. While on furlough, he returned to Italy and reconnected with Romana Berlen, whom he soon married; and
WHEREAS, in 1958, Angelo and Romana Caputo opened their first store, "Caputo's New Farm Produce and Italian Specialties," at the corner of Harlem and Wrightwood in Elmwood Park; and
WHEREAS, the Caputos stood out from their competition as they offered quality fruits and vegetables and the freshest meats and seafood at great prices combined with their unique personal service; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Angelo Caputo grew the family-owned business to employ more than 1,600 people at stores in Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elmwood Park, Hanover Park, Naperville, and South Elgin; and
WHEREAS, Angelo never fully retired, continuing to source new products and visit suppliers whenever he had the opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Angelo leaves a legacy of service and innovation, and Caputo's has won awards from the Illinois Food Retailers Association and from Progressive Grocer; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Caputo was a true legend who created opportunities for many and was renowned as an inspiration and a teacher.
NOW, THEREFORE, B...
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