LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Anthony R. D'Alba, 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, Anthony R. D'Alba of Williamsville, New York, died on Monday,
July 26, 2010, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Anthony R. D'Alba distinguished himself not only in his
profession but through his sincere dedication and substantial contrib-
ution to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 9, 1923, in Buffalo, New York, Anthony R.
D'Alba graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Mechanical
Engineering with a bachelor's degree in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Anthony R. D'Alba was a proud veteran who valiantly served as
a member of the United States Air Force during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Early in his career, Anthony R. D'Alba worked at Bell
Aircraft in Niagara Falls, New York, and Avro in Toronto, Canada; he was
later employed by Trico Products Corps, where he diligently served for
26 years before his retirement in 1983; and
WHEREAS, From 1950 to 1960, Anthony R. D'Alba lived in Buffalo, New
York; he then moved his family, including his late wife of 46 years,
Eleanor, and their four children to Williamsville, New York; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2009, Anthony R. D'Alba moved to Florida with
his wife Frances; and
WHEREAS, Anthony R. D'Alba's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Anthony R. D'Alba enjoyed creating ships in
bottles, cooking and dancing; he was a UB Bulls and Buffalo Bills fan
and also took pleasure in listening to big band music, especially Stan
Getz and Oscar Peterson; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor; brother, Salvatore;
and sisters, Grace Sperazza, Agnes Castronova, and Rose Machowski,
Anthony R. D'Alba is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Mark (Lori),
Anthony, and Gregory (Jenny); and daughter, Catherine Measer (Trey); as
well as 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Anthony R. D'Alba 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 Anthony R. D'Alba, 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 Anthony R. D'Alba.