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This resolution mourns the passing of Leonard "Ben" Toia, a Chicago native who lived in Arlington Heights and passed away on April 5, 2025. The resolution highlights Toia's life, noting his 70-year marriage to Sue Molinaro, his service in the United States Marine Corps, and his career in the hospitality industry, including opening a bar and the popular Leona's pizzeria. It describes him as a beloved family man, with detailed information about his survivors, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as his siblings. The resolution emphasizes Toia's personal qualities, describing him as a "beautifully simple man" and a "gentle giant" who lived by the motto "Life is peaks and valleys, enjoy the peaks because the valleys are right around the corner." The Illinois Senate formally expresses its condolences to his family and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a symbol of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=355&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104