[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H7580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF CONSTANTINO DELSIGNORE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Michigan (Mr. McCotter) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the extraordinary 
life of Constantino DelSignore and mourn his sudden passing at the age 
of 47.
  Born on December 2, 1962, Tino DelSignore graduated from Detroit 
Catholic Central High School in 1980. He immersed himself in the 
DelSignore family's businesses, the Fonte D'Amore restaurant and the 
Laurel Manor.
  Tino dedicated his life to serving our community through many 
philanthropic efforts. He was founder of CDS Foundation, cofounder of 
the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Foundation, as well as being an 
advocate for many other local, national, and international humanitarian 
causes.
  Tino committed his considerable efforts to Angela Hospice, the Aliaga 
Foundation, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, St. Mary's Mercy 
Hospital's Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center, Botsford Hospital 
Foundation, the McCarty Foundation, Madonna University, Hunters Feeding 
the Homeless, the Livonia Italian American Club, Hockey Has Hearts, and 
numerous veterans' organizations and Rotarian organizations. Tino 
DelSignore gave with an open heart and, like the entire DelSignore 
family, was always willing to help.
  Regrettably, on October 26, 2010, Tino passed from this earthly world 
to his eternal reward. He is survived by his beloved son, Giovanni, and 
his parents, John and Lina. A devoted brother to Luciano, Nancy, and 
Renata, Tino leaves a legacy in his nieces and nephews: Ryder, Caprice, 
Coco, Alexa, Olivia, Alexandria, and Max.
  If, in the end, a person's wealth can be measured by the lives he has 
touched, Constantino DelSignore went home to God a very wealthy man. 
Courageous and honorable, Tino will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, Constantino DelSignore is remembered as a compassionate 
father, a dedicated son, a treasured brother, a caring leader, and a 
true friend. Tino was a man who deeply treasured his family, friends, 
community, and country. Today, as we bid Constantino DelSignore 
farewell, I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his passing and 
honoring his unwavering patriotism and legendary service to our country 
and community.

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