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for Vincent Persico
Nancy & Rich KIRKWOOD
August 12, 2016
We want to express our sympathy for the passing of Vincent. Our children had him as a teacher at Hadley and our son Joe raked leaves for you when you lived in the house near GBW. He was a special Ed student and you were very kind to him. Our prayers are sent to you and your family. Rich & Nancy Kirkwood and family
Kathy Swanson Buettner
August 11, 2016
I am so, so sorry to hear this news. My deepest sympathies to you, Derek and Donna. Vince was a wonderful legislator and role model to the many students he taught, as well as to legislative staff, fellow lobbyists and other legislators. We wouldn't be in the mess we're in as a state if we had more Vince Persico's in Springfield.
Derek, as you may recall, I lost my dad at 67 to pancreatic cancer. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so Unbelievably hard to
Lose a parent, but This I know as your dad told
Me almost every time we talked -- he was so proud of the husband, father and man you have become.
May you experience strength and comfort that only comes from God during this difficult time. You will remain in my prayers! My deepest sympathies!
Clark Gilbert
August 11, 2016
I had Mr. Persico in his first year at Main Street School. I believe me, Tommy Condon, Steve Cowherd, Matt Bartlett, and more were giving him a run for his money that year! As we boys were informed by Vince that we were all going to get N's in the area of Self-Control because of our poor behavior in the classroom, we knew that our parents were not going to by sympathetic to our cause. So we made a deal with Mr. Persico--and challenged him to a basketball game. The losers would get N's while the winners would escape the wrath of their parents with S's. I do remember that I wound up on the winning team and Bartlett and Condon on the losing team along with Vince. Thank God that Vince kept his part of the deal and gave me an S in Self Control and Condon and Bartlett N's!
Definitely a teacher who liked kids and made school fun! My condolences to the family of Vince Persico, a true difference-maker.
Clark Gilbert--Main Street School K-6, Hadley Jr. High, Glenbard West-1980.
Billa Campbell
August 9, 2016
Both my kids were fortunate to have you as their Social Studies teacher at Hadley Jr. HS - you made learning not only fun but you inspired them - to the point that my son actually followed in your foot steps and has been teaching Social Studies at a Jr HS for the past 12 years and loving it. Thank you for all you did - you made a difference - you made this world a better place.
Amy Jackson Niedermair
August 9, 2016
Mr. P! I always remember him as a great teacher. How very many kids' lives he must have influenced. I'm sorry for your loss
Joy Ortiz
August 8, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to Donna and her family. We will miss seeing Mr. Persico at our bank. May you find solace in knowing that you are in my thoughts and prayers Donna.
Michelle Hartline-Myers
August 8, 2016
my heart will never forget how Mr. Persico sang to me back in my 80's history class as I would waltz in, putting a smile on my face, changing the tone for the day! You will be forever missed Mr. P, keep on singing, Michelle Hartline-Myers.
Stephanie Beck Crawford
August 8, 2016
Mr Persico was a creative and inspirational teacher. I will never forget the time we had to make up our own countries along with anthems. Our lyrics were to the music of Freeze Frame. These are the school memories that will always be cherished. Thank you.
Dr, Thomas and Jan Kay
August 8, 2016
We were so sorry to read of Vince's recent death. We have known him for years as he worked in politics around the State. I, Jan, would often run into him when I was doing advocacy in Springfield.
We haven't read what actually caused his death, but hope he didn't have to suffer.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dina Sbarra
August 8, 2016
Vinnie
Some of my best years teaching were when I was on a team with you. You teased me all the time and made me laugh. I joked with you that you always forgot my name and you just said I was the little Italian girl. You were an amazing teacher! The kids really respected and looked up to you. You used to make them hot chocolate on cold days. I enjoyed making you sausage and peppers to celebrate before you left for Springfield! You and Donna were so kind to invite me to your lake house. All these special memories are cherished and will never be forgotten! May you rest in peace dear friend!
August 8, 2016
Donna , so sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Snyder
Jim Monkerud
August 8, 2016
I knew Vince since Little League in Maywood. I am so sorry for your loss! He will be missed...
Matt Roberts
August 8, 2016
Great teacher. He's chilling with Elvis right now, RIP
Danielle Sanew
August 7, 2016
One of the greatest teachers of all time. So glad I had him and then was able to represent him at NIU being a winner of the Persico scholarship and then ending up teaching at Hadley, full circle. Prayers to his family from the Heighway family.
Lisa Mech
August 7, 2016
Mr. Persico was a amazing teacher! Will be sending prayers to family and friends! You will be sadly missed! God bless you all..
Vincent and Kay Simone
August 7, 2016
Vince was a great golf partner, very engaging over dinner, and an overall wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Donna and the entire family.
Jason Leadaman
August 7, 2016
One of my favorite teachers ever and a major reason I went on to become an educator. He was an absolute legend at Hadley! Thanks for all you did for so many, Mr. Persico!
Marj Cole Anderson
August 7, 2016
Prayers are with you, Donna and Derek. He was too young -- had so much more living to do. I was privileged to know him.
Elaine Reniche
August 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of Vincent passing my husband and Vincent were together in politics and we enjoyed Vincent's company..condolences to the family
August 7, 2016
So sad to hear this, many prayers going out for his family, "Skip" and Judy Horstman
Cheryl Ferrone
August 7, 2016
Thank you for your service, Mr Persico- You were my favorite teacher in those turbulant Jr high years. I loved hearing all the great works you did while you served as a Rep. Fitting that you taught Social Studies and then went out there and put it to action.
You will be sorely missed.
Cheryl
Dave Manning
August 7, 2016
To Donna, Derek and family: We loved Vince so much and miss him every day. He was such a good friend and we had so many laughs. Vince could take a ribbing better than anyone and was just such a good person that he made all his friends better. He was joking even when he got sick. We will all just really, really miss him and our prayers are with you.
Kenneth Stellon
August 7, 2016
So sad to hear this news. Vince was an extraordinary teacher. More than that, he was a friend who always brought a smile to my face and laughter to my soul. I cannot think of any of our numerous interactions that did not end in levity. He was a devoted father who raised a remarkable son. He also was a husband whose relationship with Donna could and should be emulated by all men. I regret our life paths took us away from each other, but I cherish the memories of our time together.
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