Bill Text: NY K00094 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Romolo Pede Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather, distinguished business owner and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - adopted [K00094 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00094-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 94

BY: M. of A. Santabarbara

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Romolo  Pede Sr., loving
        husband,  father  and   grandfather,   distinguished
        business owner and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact  on  the  lives  of  its  residents; Romolo Pede Sr. was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS, It is with  profound  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing  of Romolo Pede Sr., noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Romolo Pede Sr., died  on  Wednesday,  November  30,  2022,
surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79; and

  WHEREAS, Born on December 4, 1942, in Castelliri, Italy, Romolo Pede
Sr.  was  one of seven children to the late Ignazio and Sofia (Paolucci)
Pede; as a teenager, he found his  passion  in  Rome,  Italy,  where  he
worked making handmade pasta; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1963,  at the age of 21, Romolo Pede Sr. immigrated to
the United States and settled  in  Schenectady,  New  York;  soon  after
arriving  in  America,  Romolo met the love of his life, the former Rose
Sbardella, and together they built an incredible 56-year marriage  based
on unconditional love and support; and

  WHEREAS,  A  man  of  indomitable  faith,  vision and determination,
Romolo Pede Sr. established Pede Brothers  Italian  Specialty  Foods  in
Schenectady  in  November  of  1967; he worked tirelessly to provide his
patrons with the  finest  quality  Italian  pastas  and  specialty  food
products; and

  WHEREAS,  Romolo Pede Sr. relished in times surrounded by family and
friends; he cherished the winters he and Rose spent in Naples,  Florida,
and  he  always  looked  forward to Thursday nights at the Sons of Italy
socializing with friends and playing cards; and

  WHEREAS, In the  fall  months,  Romolo  Pede  Sr.  found  great  joy
bringing  his Italian heritage of winemaking to the community by selling
wine grapes; he took pride in making wine and especially loved  teaching
others  the art of winemaking while sharing a glass of his award-winning
wine; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  Romolo  Pede  Sr.  was  a  proud  member  of  the  Grabriele
D'Annunzio Lodge No.  321 Order of the Sons and Daughters  of  Italy  in
America; and

  WHEREAS,  While  he  was passionate about many things, above all his
greatest passion was  his  wife  and  children,  who  have  successfully

carried  on  his legacy with Pede Brothers which is celebrating 55 years
in business this year; and

  WHEREAS,   Predeceased   by  his  father-in-law  and  mother-in-law,
Raffaele and Colomba; brother, Sante;  sister,  Yolanda;  sister-in-law,
Santinela;  and  brothers-in-law, Ettore, Donato and Pietro; Romolo Pede
Sr. is  survived  by  his  beloved  wife,  Rose;  his  adored  children,
AnnMarie,  Romolo  Jr.,  David,  Christine  (Rico)  and  Lisa; treasured
grandchildren, Amber (Camron), Danielle,  Alexis,  Tara,  Sophia,  Nina,
Luke  and  Ava; a brother, Roberto (Eleonora); sisters, Gilda and Italia
of Italy and Maria (Orazio) of Canada; and brother-in-law, Leo  (Carol);
as  well  as  a  host of cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren in the
United States, Italy and Canada; and

  WHEREAS, Romolo Pede Sr. was loved  and  admired  by  many  for  his
generosity  and  drive;  as  a  father  and  grandfather, he passed down
unlimited knowledge to his children and grandchildren with the  hope  of
preserving  his traditions; he faced his illnesses and life's challenges
with grace and stubborn determination, refusing to miss out on a  single
moment of the wonderful life he and Rose created with their family; and

  WHEREAS,  Romolo  Pede  Sr.'s  infinite selflessness and benevolence
will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his insight
and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love, light and  hope  to
the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Romolo Pede Sr. leaves  behind  a  legacy  which  will  long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man; he will
be  deeply  missed  and  truly  merits  the  grateful  tribute  of  this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Romolo  Pede  Sr.,  and  to  express  its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Romolo Pede Sr.