J 971: Celebrating Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral Anniversary on May 7, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 971 BY: Senator GRIFFO CELEBRATING Father Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral Anniversary on May 7, 2025 WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and preeminence of service; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral Anniversary, to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, Paul F. Angelicchio was born in Rome, New York to parents Marie (Giansanti) and Angelo "Percy" Angelicchio; he graduated from Rome Catholic School in 1969 and entered the seminary in the fall of that same year at Holy Apostle Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut; and WHEREAS, Pursuing higher education, Paul F. Angelicchio obtained a bachelor's degree in philosophy and entered Major Seminary in 1973 at St. Bernard's in Rochester, New York, receiving a Master of Divinity degree; and WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's affiliations and life of service includes his involvement with various organizations and institutions: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Syracuse; Corcoran Faith Center; Syracuse Police Chaplain; and St. Ann's Church in Manlius, New York; and WHEREAS, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio also served graciously as the pastor of Our Lady of Pompei and of St. Leo & St. Ann Catholic Church in Holland Patent, New York, in addition to his role of pastor of St. John the Baptist Church and Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man has always given enlightenment, guidance, and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and has administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his brothers, Michael and David; sister, Mary; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his fruitful life and rejoice in his numerous achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to celebrate Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio's retirement upon the occasion of his 48th Pastoral Anniversary, and to extend its best wishes and sincerest gratitude for his impactful life of service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Reverend Paul F. Angelicchio.