[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 132 (Monday, September 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1838]
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                    IN HONOR OF DANIEL PENSIERO, JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Daniel Pensiero, Jr., a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Pensiero had a 
distinguished career in the food and travel industries. He was 
dedicated to his loving family and was involved in many community 
activities.
  Daniel Pensiero, Jr. passed away on August 15, 1998 in Sun Valley, 
Idaho. Mr. Pensiero and his wife, Mildred, lived in Las Vegas, having 
moved from Chagrin Falls. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. When he 
graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1951, he went to work with 
his father, Daniel Webster, Sr., a food broker who owned the Carl 
Weber, Co. Mr. Pensiero became president of the company in 1971. After 
he merged it with another firm, it became Smith, Weber, & Swinton in 
1986. He served as a chairman for 3 years. He then bought several 
travel agencies and merged them into the company A Ticket to Ride, 
which he operated for 8 years. At the time of his death, Mr. Pensiero 
was a consultant for Stanislaus Foods, a manufacturer of tomato 
products.
  Mr. Pensiero studied classical music as a child and enjoyed playing 
the piano. He cooked meals for his friends and family and loved to 
travel. He was a good friend to many. In addition, he was very active 
in fund raising for local charities.
  Mr. Pensiero is survived by his wife, Mildred, children Debbie, David 
and his wife Cynthia, Daniel III, Jeffery, and his brother Donald A. 
Pensiero, M.D. Daniel Pensiero, Jr. lived an admired and honorable 
life. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his 
family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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