LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Frank S. DiStefano of Bing-
hamton, New York, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his commu-
nity

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, Frank S. DiStefano of Binghamton, New York, died on Tuesday,
May 1, 2012, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina and the
State University of New York at Albany, Frank S. DiStefano began his
teaching career at the Christopher Columbus School, and continued at the
MacArthur School; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the Binghamton schools, Frank S. DiStefano
taught at Broome Community College, and served as Coordinator of Contin-
uing Education and on the Athletic Board of Control; he retired in 1996
as a full professor; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Frank S. DiStefano served on the Town of Dickin-
son Planning Board for many years; and
WHEREAS, A strong man who valued faith, family and education, Frank S.
DiStefano embraced his calling to public education with pride and integ-
rity; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Stefano and Grazia DiStefano;
brother and sister-in-law, Dominick and Jean DiStefano; father-in-law
and mother-in-law, Arthur and Mary Testani; sister-in-law, Angeline
Schleider; brother-in-law, Quirino Testani; and nephew, Robert John
Testani; Frank S. DiStefano is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anna
Marie (Testani) DiStefano; and his children, Dina and Robert Hartung,
Steven DiStefano, Frances and Aaron Kaminsky; and
WHEREAS, Frank S. DiStefano is also survived by seven adoring grand-
children, Adriana, Lauren, and Mia Hartung, Ryan and Nicholas DiStefano,
Alexander and James Frank Kaminsky; brother and sister-in-law, S. John
(Barney) and Evelyn DiStefano; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fran-
cis Kochis, Richard and Betty Testani, Nicholas and JoAnne Testani,
Anthony and Marjorie Testani, Arthur and Josephine Testani, Barbara and
Anthony Fiala; as well as by many nieces, nephews and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Frank S. DiStefano 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; he will
be remembered as someone who made a positive difference in the lives of
others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Frank S. DiStefano, 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 Frank S. DiStefano.