SR61: Celebrating the life of Louis Edwin Graziano.
WHEREAS, Louis Edwin Graziano, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a respected business leader and Richmond resident, died on February 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Highland Falls, New York, Louis “Ed” Graziano became known for his larger than life personality at a young age and later attended Cortland State Teachers College; during his time there, he met his future wife Kathy Coleman and proposed to her on their second date; and
WHEREAS, after working as a teacher, Ed Graziano forged a successful career in the world of corporate insurance, including 36 years with the brokerage firm Johnson & Higgins; he later opened his own consulting business before retiring in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano reveled in spending time with his wife, children, and nine grandchildren; for over 30 years, he ensured that his family gathered each Sunday night to share dinner and play backyard sports and games; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano had many passions, including reading, music, golf, skeet shooting, card games, and watching baseball; an avid traveler, he made numerous trips abroad and hosted a beach week for his family each year; and
WHEREAS, known for his intellect, wit, charm, and humor, Ed Graziano was fiercely loyal to those he loved and lived each day to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of nearly 55 years, Kathy; his children, John, Tommy, David, and Lucia, and their families; and numerous other family members and close friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Louis Edwin Graziano, a distinguished business leader and beloved Richmond resident; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Louis Edwin Graziano as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
WHEREAS, Louis Edwin Graziano, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a respected business leader and Richmond resident, died on February 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, a native of Highland Falls, New York, Louis “Ed” Graziano became known for his larger than life personality at a young age and later attended Cortland State Teachers College; during his time there, he met his future wife Kathy Coleman and proposed to her on their second date; and
WHEREAS, after working as a teacher, Ed Graziano forged a successful career in the world of corporate insurance, including 36 years with the brokerage firm Johnson & Higgins; he later opened his own consulting business before retiring in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano reveled in spending time with his wife, children, and nine grandchildren; for over 30 years, he ensured that his family gathered each Sunday night to share dinner and play backyard sports and games; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano had many passions, including reading, music, golf, skeet shooting, card games, and watching baseball; an avid traveler, he made numerous trips abroad and hosted a beach week for his family each year; and
WHEREAS, known for his intellect, wit, charm, and humor, Ed Graziano was fiercely loyal to those he loved and lived each day to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, Ed Graziano will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of nearly 55 years, Kathy; his children, John, Tommy, David, and Lucia, and their families; and numerous other family members and close friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of Louis Edwin Graziano, a distinguished business leader and beloved Richmond resident; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Louis Edwin Graziano as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's respect for his memory.