[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 59 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E817]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN J. DiNAPOLI

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
John J. DiNapoli who is being honored this evening as the Orange/West 
Orange UNICO ``Man of the Year.''
  The eldest of Angelo and Antoinette's three sons, John showed his 
intelligence at an early age by skipping kindergarten. During the 
remainder of his school years at Immaculate Conception Grammar School 
and later Montclair High School, he developed a penchant for numbers 
and mathematics which would serve him well in his chosen field at work. 
It was also during this time that John developed his underlying loyalty 
to the New York Yankees and the New York Giants while idolizing a man 
named DiMaggio.
  Upon graduation, John took advantage of an opportunity offered to him 
by Montclair National Bank, while continuing his education with courses 
at Seton Hall University. He later attended the Stonier School of 
Banking at Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he also earned his 
degree. His banking career took him from an entry-level teller at 
Montclair National all the way to Vice-President at Chemical Bank, 
where he has served for 30 years.
  In the late 1950's, John made a long standing commitment to one of 
his loves that remains intact today. He became a season ticket holder 
to the New York Giants. Eight Autumn Sunday afternoons were spent with 
family and friends at Giants Stadium cheering on ``Big Blue.'' 
Saturdays can find John supporting the Mounties of Montclair High 
School with another group of family and friends.
  During the 1960's, John discovered another love, Angela Pomarico. 
John and Angela dated, and developed a strong mutual love for each 
other that resulted in marriage. Together, they raised a family of 
four: John Jr., Diane, Patti, and Carol.
  John and his family eventually settled in West Orange, and along with 
Angela, raised the children and guided them through the school years. A 
25th Wedding Anniversary present from their children sent John and 
Angela to the birthplace of the DiNapoli Family: Calitri, Italy. It was 
a moving experience that made John appreciate his roots. Soon 
thereafter, on the recommendation of friends, he became a member of the 
Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO where he has held a variety of 
positions with the organization including President and District 
Governor.
  Now in his 36th year of marriage to Angela, John's family has grown 
to include a daughter-in-law Mary Lynn, and sons-in-law Anthony, 
Robert, and Peter. Much of John's free time is spent with his eight 
grandchildren: Diana, John III, Danielle, Samantha, Thomas, Brianna, 
Anthony, and Alexa.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, John's family, 
friends, and colleagues, and the members of the Orange/West Orange 
UNICO as John J. DiNapoli is honored this evening as the organization's 
``Man of the Year.''

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