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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JAMES M. CASALE

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Baginski, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Kazarian, Solomon, J. Brien, O'Brien, Shanley, and Tanzi

     Date Introduced: February 14, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sorrow that this House has learned of the passing of James

M. Casale of Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Dawn Casale, and the son of

Anna Casale and the late John Casale, Jr.; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Casale was a hardworking man who strove tirelessly every day to

provide for his family and loved ones. He was the owner of James Casale Painting, a very

successful business for more than thirty years and a talented and innovative artist who was always

in high demand thanks to his mastery of the crafts of painting, design and color; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Casale enjoyed cooking and entertaining. He also had a

great love for animals and fostered puppies from Aruba. He was a kind, compassionate and big-

hearted gentleman who cared deeply about people. First and foremost, in his life was always his

family and loved ones; and

     WHEREAS, James Casale leaves behind his children, James Jr., Alicia, Taylor and

Michael Casale. He also leaves behind his siblings, Alan, Linda, John III, Jeanne, Anne, Stephen,

Maria, Thomas, and Charles, and his treasured puppies, Riley, Bambino, and grand-pup Clara;

and

     WHEREAS, James M. Casale was a bright light whose beacon shined powerfully within

the lives of his family and many friends. He will be dearly missed but the memory of his well-

lived life will long remain within the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its condolences on the passing of James M. Casale; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to James Jr., Alicia, Taylor and Michael Casale

and Anna Casale.

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