[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17670]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CONSTANTINO DelSIGNORE

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and mourn the 
extraordinary life of Constantino DelSignore upon 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 business becoming a warm and welcoming presence at 
Livonia mainstays, Fonte D'Amore and Laurel Manor. He dedicated his 
life to serving his community through many philanthropic efforts. Tino 
was founder of CDS Foundation, co-founder of the Fallen and Wounded 
Soldiers Foundation as well as being an advocate for many other local, 
national and international non-profit organizations. Tino committed his 
considerable efforts to Angela Hospice, the Aliaga Foundation, Barbara 
Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, St. Mary's Mercy Hospital's Our Lady of 
Hope Cancer Center, Botsford Hospital Foundation, McCarty Foundation, 
Madonna University, Hunters Feeding the Homeless, Livonia Italian 
American Club, Hockey Has Hearts, veterans' organizations, and 
Rotarians. Constantino DelSignore gave with an open heart and, like the 
entire DelSignore family, was always willing to help promote a worthy 
cause.
  Regrettably, on October 26, 2010, Tino DelSignore 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 
man's wealth can be measured by the friends and lives he has touched, 
Constantino DelSignore went home to God a very wealthy man. Courageous 
and honorable, Tino will be sorely missed.
  Madam 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 his 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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