Senate Resolution No. 971

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CELEBRATING Father Paul F. Angelicchio's
retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral
Anniversary on May 7, 2025

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their
energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate Reverend
Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral
Anniversary, to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Paul F. Angelicchio was born in Rome, New York to parents
Marie (Giansanti) and Angelo "Percy" Angelicchio; he graduated from Rome
Catholic School in 1969 and entered the seminary in the fall of that
same year at Holy Apostle Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut; and

WHEREAS, Pursuing higher education, Paul F. Angelicchio obtained a
bachelor's degree in philosophy and entered Major Seminary in 1973 at
St. Bernard's in Rochester, New York, receiving a Master of Divinity
degree; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's affiliations and life of
service includes his involvement with various organizations and
institutions: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Syracuse; Corcoran Faith
Center; Syracuse Police Chaplain; and St. Ann's Church in Manlius, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio also served graciously as the
pastor of Our Lady of Pompei and of St. Leo & St. Ann Catholic Church in
Holland Patent, New York, in addition to his role of pastor of St. John
the Baptist Church and Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man has always given enlightenment,
guidance, and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio was
governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his brothers, Michael and
David; sister, Mary; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his fruitful life and rejoice in his numerous
achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of
his 48th Pastoral Anniversary, and to extend its best wishes and
sincerest gratitude for his impactful life of service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio.