LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Francis R. Gennarelli,
distinguished 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, Francis R. Gennarelli of Binghamton, New York, died on August
15, 2011, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born in Binghamton, New York, on January 31, 1935, to Joseph
P. Gennarelli, Sr. and Minnie (Carr) Gennarelli, Francis R. Gennarelli
graduated from Binghamton North High School; and
WHEREAS, He attended both Keystone College and Harper College, gradu-
ating from the latter in 1957; Francis was a pitcher for his college
baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Francis R. Gennarelli proudly served his country as a member
of the United States Army before being honorably discharged in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return, Francis R. Gennarelli worked for the New
York State Department of Taxation & Finance for 37 years until his
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Francis R. Gennarelli distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, His father and mother, along with his brother, Sonny owned
and operated Gennarelli's Florist for several years on Court Street in
Binghamton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about sports, members of the Binghamton Triplets,
who were the Yankees farm team during the 1950s and 1960s, could be
found regularly at the flower shop; and
WHEREAS, Francis R. Gennarelli loved baseball and loved his Yankees;
he was a season ticket holder at Binghamton Mets games since they start-
ed playing in 1962; he was a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Assump-
tion Church where he was an usher for the past 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Francis R. Gennarelli is survived by a brother, Joseph
(Sonny) and his wife, Joyce; nephews, Joe and Steven Gennarelli; sons,
Fran and wife, Julie, and Michael and his wife, Janelle; five grandchil-
dren, Talia, Trevor, Matthew, Peter and Katherine; in addition, he is
survived by his dear friend, companion, and love of his life, Judy
Delvillano; and his former wife, Gail, the mother of his two sons; as
well as several cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Francis R. Gennarelli 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 Francis R. Gennarelli, 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 Francis R. Gennarelli.