SR0468 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert J. "Bob" Cassidy of Peoria, who passed away on July 2, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy was born in Peoria to Robert A. "Bib" Cassidy and Delores M. (Wyzlic) Cassidy on September 19, 1949; he was raised in the South Side of Peoria; he attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Manual High School in 1969; he then completed a 5-year Steamfitter apprenticeship; he married Mary Alycia Navarro on April 4, 1970, and they raised their four children in Bartonville; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy became a devoted member of Steamfitters Local 353; during his 50-year career within the Steamfitter union, he served in many capacities, including as business agent and business manager; he retired as a state organizer for the Illinois Pipe Trades in 2009; he also served on multiple committees and was a union steward for the Edward Power Station and the Pabst Brewing Company; he enjoyed traveling for his union brotherhood alongside his wife, Mary; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy was an avid golfer, joke teller, sports fan, and coach; he enjoyed vacationing and spending time with his family; he loved being a full-time grandfather during his retirement and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports; he coached countless soccer, softball, baseball, and football teams over the years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy was an incredible father who was known for being protective, caring, warm, selfless, and candid; he served as an endless source of guidance, fatherly advice, discipline, and humor for his children and their many friends; he always put others before himself and gave more than he received; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John A. Cassidy; and

WHEREAS, Bob Cassidy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary A. Cassidy; his children, Bobby (Toni) Cassidy II, Erica (Jeremy) Placher, Bret (Kirbie) Cassidy, and Nicole (Nate) Shaw; his grandchildren, Roman Cassidy, Sophia Cassidy, Nolan Placher, Pierce Placher, and Brooks Placher; and his sisters, Linda (David) Ogle, Karen Clark, and Donna (Ray) Crawl; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert J. "Bob" Cassidy and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bob Cassidy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.