[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN MACRI

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                        HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR.

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, surely in God's eyes greatness is measured 
mostly by kindness. By that measure John Macri was one of the greatest 
of God's children ever to live.
  His restaurant, the Italian Village, was not only a landmark in 
Indianapolis, but an institution and a legend as well.
  Few serve humanity better than restaurateurs. They provide not only 
food and drink, but very special occasions especially for those who 
have to count their pennies and save up for the proverbial night out--
no cooking and no dishes to wash.
  Indianapolis mourns his death and celebrates his wonderfully kind and 
generous life.

              [From the Indianapolis Star, Mar. 30, 1996]

          Silvo John Macri, Restaurant Owner and Numerologist

       Services for Silvo John Macri, 70, Indianapolis, retired 
     owner of Italian Village Restaurant and numerologist, will be 
     April 2 at 1 p.m. in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripply Mortuary 
     and at 3 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Calling will 
     be from noon to 8 p.m. April 1 in the mortuary.
       He died March 26.
       Mr. Macri owned and operated the restaurant 43 years, 
     retiring in 1994. When the restaurant was located in Carmel, 
     it was called The Macri Family Italian Village.
       He was a professional numerologist for thousands of people, 
     including pianist Liberace, mentalist the Amazing Kreskin and 
     actress Rita Moreno. Mr. Macri was an instructor of 
     numerology and held workshops throughout the country. He also 
     co-hosted the John and Jan Show of WIFE radio in 1980-81.
       He founded Realities Inc., PSI Inc., Perceptions Inc., A 
     course in Miracles Central Indiana study group and The Seven 
     Inc. He co-founded Indianapolis Meals on Wheels and Indiana 
     Growth Center. He was a charter board member of Indianapolis 
     for Free University and a council member of Unity and 
     Indianapolis Diversity.
       He was the author of Message of the Numbers.
       He was an Army veteran of World War II.
       Memorial contributions may be made to Hear My Voice. 
     Protecting Our Nation's Children, P.O. Box 314, 2138 Broad 
     Ripple Ave., Indianapolis 46220.
       Survivors: children Toni Macri-Reiner, Gina Hayden, Victor, 
     Katelyn Macri, Giovanna Macri-Russell; sisters Vera Agostino, 
     Ida DeBlase; brother Joseph Macri; nine grandchildren; three 
     great-grandchildren.

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