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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ROBERT M. SANGREY, SR.

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, McCaffrey, Walaska, and Lynch Prata

     Date Introduced: February 09, 2016

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Robert

Sangrey, Sr., beloved husband of the late Arlene Sangrey, and the devoted father of Robert

Sangrey, Jr., and his wife, Tammy, Barbara Scheaffer and her husband, Frank, Susan Showalter

and her husband, Donald, Jr., Shirley Cristino and her husband, Marco, and John Sangrey and his

wife, JoAnn. He was also the proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren and seven great-

grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Sangrey was born in Lancaster County, a son of the late Charles and

Orphia Sangrey. He was the brother of Harold Buzz and the late Virginia Deverter. He was

educated and grew up in New Providence, and was a longtime resident of East Petersburg, and

most recently, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown; and

     WHEREAS, In March of 1951, Mr. Sangrey enlisted in the United States Army. He

fought with the 5th Cavalry Regiment in the Korean War, was wounded in action, and received

an Honorable Discharge. He was also awarded a Bronze Service Star and the Purple Heart Medal

for his service; and

     WHEREAS, Shortly upon his return stateside, Mr. Sangrey met the love of his life, and

future wife, Arlene, on a blind date. The couple were married on May 10, 1952; and

     WHEREAS, A hard working man, who was devoted to his family and dedicated to his

community, Mr. Sangrey drove a truck for Jones Express and Martys Express, and in his

retirement, he worked part-time shuttling rental trucks for Penske. He was a member of the

Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Union Local 771, a Master Mason with the Washington Lodge

#156, F. & A. M., Quarryville, and a member of the Lancaster Lodge of Perfection-Valley of

Lancaster and the Harrisburg Consistory; and

     WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Sangrey was an avid camper with the PA

Roadrunners Camping Club, and had spent many wonderful hours creating wood crafts in his

workshop and relaxing on the front porch of his home; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Robert Sangrey, Sr., left this world a far better place

because of his life’s endeavors. He was a steadfast gentleman, whose integrity and determination

enriched the lives of all who knew him and was an inspiration to us all; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of Robert Sangrey, Sr.; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Mr. Patrick Cristino, and Mr. Matthew Cristino

and Family.

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