Senate Resolution No. 2643

BY: Senator RYAN

MOURNING the death of Angela J. Filippone,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone of Buffalo, New York died on March 2,
2024; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone was raised in Angola, New York, by her
parents Louis and Lena Chiappone alongside her cousins, nieces, and
nephews; and

WHEREAS, Working in government for over 50 years, Angela J.
Filippone started her career by serving on the Buffalo Common Council as
an elected delegate in 1976 and 1988, breaking through the glass ceiling
to become the first Italian-American woman to be elected to the city
council; and

WHEREAS, As a testament to her accomplishments, Erie County honored
Angela J. Filippone as "Woman of the Year" in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone served as a public liaison to the
former County Executive Joel A. Giambra until her retirement in 2006;
and

WHEREAS, Truly devoted to her community, Angela J. Filippone enjoyed
volunteering her time to Tonawanda Town Clerk Marguerite Greco; and

WHEREAS, Since July 2023, Angela J. Filippone's career has been
honored and displayed in an exhibit highlighting impactful local
Italian-American government leaders at the Italian Cultural Center of
Buffalo; her achievement is further commemorated with a brick on the
walkway of the center; and

WHEREAS, Instrumental in opening doors for women after her, Angela
J. Filippone had a sense of what people needed and knew how to convince
others in order get what she needed for her district; she established
many firsts, like the Italian festival which was located on Connecticut
Street; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Angela J. Filippone is survived by her husband, Salvatore;
her children, Randall, Gregg, and the late Marc-Jon; and her
grandchildren, Ashlee McKean, Randall S., Andrew, and Haley Norton; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Angela J. Filippone leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Angela J. Filippone, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Angela J. Filippone.