[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28431]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF LUCILLE CRISAFI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mrs. Lucille Crisafi, devoted wife to her late husband, Ralph Crisafi, 
devoted aunt and great aunt, and dear friend to many. Let us celebrate 
her life as her friends and loved ones gather in tribute to her 100th 
birthday.
  Mrs. Crisafi grew up in Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood and 
later moved to Parma. In 1927, she married Ralph Crisafi. Their shared 
values of work, faith, family and community were reflected throughout 
this Westside neighborhood. For many years, Mr. and Mrs. Crisafi owned 
and operated an appliance store, located on the corner of Clark and 
Fulton Roads. Although they never had children, they were devoted to 
their nieces, nephews and the children of the neighborhood, all of whom 
affectionately referred to them as `Aunt Lu' and `Uncle Ralph.'
  Mrs. Crisafi remained in her home 25 years after her husband passed 
away. Her life-long spirit of activism and volunteerism with St. 
Rocco's Catholic Church continues to uplift all aspects of the parish. 
She has been an active member of the Holy Family Sodality of St. 
Rocco's for 72 years and served as the Financial Secretary for nearly 
20 years.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Mrs. Lucille ``Aunt Lu'' Crisafi, as we join her in celebration of 
her 100th birthday on December 13. At 100 years young, Mrs. Crisafi's 
sharp intellect, quick wit, kind smile and spirit of love and 
generosity for others shine brighter than ever and continues to 
illuminate the hearts of friends and family along Clark Avenue, 
throughout St. Rocco's parish, in Parma, Ohio and far beyond. I wish 
Mrs. Crisafi a joyous birthday and many blessings of peace, health and 
happiness today and always. Cent' Anni, Aunt Lu.

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