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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JAMES M. CASALE

     

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Gallo, Ciccone, Felag, Murray, LaMountain, Bell,
Zurier, F. Lombardi, and Quezada

     Date Introduced: February 08, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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family and loved ones; and

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

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

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

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and

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

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

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

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therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its

 

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

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

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

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and Anna Casale.

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