LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Paul R. Pasquale, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. (Chubby) Pasquale of Kirkwood, New York, died on
Friday, October 30, 2009, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 30, 1936, in Binghamton, New York, Paul R.
Pasquale graduated from Binghamton North High School where he played
varsity baseball; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, he attended Keystone Junior College in
Pennsylvania, and Fishburne Military Academy in Waynesboro, Virginia,
where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Pasquale later attended and graduated from Florida
State University, where he played football as a walk-on and so impressed
the staff that he earned a scholarship; he was always extremely proud of
the fact that he played in the very first Bluegrass Bowl against Oklaho-
ma State; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Paul R. Pasquale served as the school lunch
director for the Binghamton City School District; he then worked at the
Loyal Greenmun Senior Citizen Center, and was a member of the Italian
Lunch Bunch; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Pasquale distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, As an athlete, he was a fierce competitor; Paul R. Pasquale
played CYO Basketball for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church;
he also competed in basketball, baseball and softball on a local level
and semi-pro level; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Pasquale's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Pierino (Billy) Pasquale; his
mother, Barbara Ross; his stepmother, Freda Pasquale; and a sister,
Valerie Pasquale, Paul R. Pasquale is survived by his loving wife of 52
years, Joan Pasquale; his three children, Perry (Carol) Pasquale, Kristy
(Steve) Tompkins, and Mark (Michelle) Pasquale; seven grandchildren,
Carisa, Jena, Alexis, Dakota, Cheyenne, Savannah, and Candice; his
brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Nancy Pasquale; and his uncle and
aunts, Guy and Connie Pasquale, and Genevieve Decker; as well as several
nieces, nephews and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Paul R. Pasquale leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Paul R. Pasquale, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Paul R. Pasquale.