LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of John
P. Treffiletti, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communi-
ty

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, Former members of the Armed Services from the State of New
York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, The late John P. Treffiletti will be honored on Monday, March
2, 2009, at the Albany County "Honor a Veteran Ceremony" to be held at
the County Cahill Room, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, John P. Treffiletti of Albany, New York, died on January 7,
2008; born on July 22, 1922, in Albany, New York, he served in the
United States Army from December 12, 1942, to March 16, 1946; and
WHEREAS, During his active duty military service, John P. Treffiletti
served in the 1224th Service Command; he was stationed at the Whitehall
Street Medical Dispensary and received the American Service, Good
Conduct and World War II Victory medals; and
WHEREAS, After the war, John P. Treffiletti worked as a salesman for
J. Treffiletti and Sons, Wholesale Grocers; he also operated his own
retail grocery stores, building a chain of 15 Star Supermarkets; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John P. Treffiletti partnered with other devel-
opers on many real estate ventures, including shopping centers, the New
York State motor vehicle building and the Albany County Health Depart-
ment and Hall of Records building; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, John P. Treffiletti was a board
member of Big Brothers-Big Sisters; he also belonged to the Trinity
Institute, Italian-American Community Center, Sons of Italy, and the
Albany Lodge of Elks 349; and
WHEREAS, John P. Treffiletti is survived by his wife, Katherine, and
by his daughters, Anne, Regina, Christina, Katherine and Adrienne; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of John P. Treffiletti, distin-
guished 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 John P. Treffiletti.