[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E973-E974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. PATRICK J. CARANO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate 
the life of Patrick J. Carano, who passed away peacefully on June 5, 
2015. Mr. Carano was highly regarded for his commitment to social 
justice, his educational determination, his devotion to his work, and 
most of all his unconditional love for family and friends. As a member 
of the Summit County community, Mr. Carano attended St. Martha's 
Catholic Grade School and North High School prior to graduating from 
Akron University. As a devoted public servant, Mr. Carano worked 
vigilantly for Summit County and the Summit County Port Authority until 
ultimately retiring in 2011 as the head of economic development for the 
City of Tallmadge, Ohio.
  Mr. Carano was an esteemed member of our community. In his early 
years, he created the St. Martha's Social Committee. He later served on 
the board of the Akron Catholic Commission and dedicated his time to 
working with the non-profit Genneserat, Inc. He was a man who 
championed his fellow workers and fought for better wages and fairer 
contracts for union members. Mr. Carano understood the importance of 
being politically involved and proved himself to be a leader within his 
party. He participated in numerous campaigns for Democratic candidates, 
organized the Summit County Progressive Democrats, and reinvigorated 
the Tallmadge Democratic Club.
  Patrick Carano aimed to make his community a better place to call 
home, and he undoubtedly succeeded. Patrick is survived by

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his loving wife, Lisa Zeno Carano; his sons, Justin and Matthew Carano; 
step-daughters, Kelsey and Samantha Kulesza; twin brother, Michael 
Carano; his nieces, Sarah and Lisa; his sister, Joan Feaster; and 
brothers, David and Thomas Carano. I am deeply saddened by the passing 
of Patrick Carano and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to 
his entire family. He was a great man whose legacy and memory will live 
on.

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