LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Loretta Josephine Carrigg,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her 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, Loretta Josephine Carrigg of both Endwell, New York, and
Pinehurst, North Carolina, died on May 11, 2011, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Josephine Carrigg's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Binghamton North High School, Loretta Josephine
Carrigg was a former volunteer at the UHS Foundation; she also
co-chaired the American Heart Association Heart Ball with her husband,
Jim; and
WHEREAS, She was a member of the Garden Club at Pinewild and a strong
supporter of Mom's House; and
WHEREAS, A congregant of the Church of the Holy Family in Endwell, New
York, Loretta Josephine Carrigg was a loving and devoted wife who was a
constant companion and supporter of her husband's longtime career at
NYSEG; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Josephine Carrigg was also dedicated to her children
and her grandchildren, who were, without a doubt, the pride and joy of
her life; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Antonio and Josephine Gentile,
and a brother, Anthony Gentile, Loretta Josephine Carrigg is survived by
her loving husband of 54 years, James A. Carrigg; her children and
grandchildren, Patty and Mike Mangan and Bryan and Blair Bland; John and
JoAnn Carrigg and Matthew Carrigg, Jackie and Alson McKenna; and her
sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Thomas Muscatello, Nancy and
Gerald Peterson, Frances Feheley, Margaret and Leo Gilroy, Virginia
Hope, Phyllis and Thomas Greene, and Theresa and Thomas Berry; as well
as several nieces, nephews and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Loretta Josephine Carrigg leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Loretta Josephine Carrigg, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Loretta Josephine Carrigg.