Illinois SR 457: MEMORIAL-ERNEST PENTEK JR.

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SR0457LRB104 13144 MST 25272 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Ernest "Ernie" Pentek Jr. of Chicago, 

4who passed away on April 4, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Ernie Pentek was born in Chicago to Earnest Sr. 

6and Ann Pentek on July 27, 1954; he grew up with a strong sense 

7of duty and a heart for service; after graduating from high 

8school, he served honorably with the United States Marine 

9Corps; and

10 WHEREAS, Ernie Pentek joined the Chicago Fire Department 

11in 1980, where he served proudly for 33 years and responded to 

12thousands of calls, saving lives and mentoring countless young 

13friends along the way; he was known for his quick wit and for 

14remaining calm under pressure in the toughest situations; and

15 WHEREAS, Ernie Pentek found joy in simple pleasures in 

16retirement; he never passed up a garage door job and loved 

17visiting with the Piscateer's club, making sausage with his 

18kids, and sharing stories over Hungarian Bacon Frys; and

19 WHEREAS, Ernie Pentek's greatest pride and joy was his 

20family; he planned every holiday party, attended every major 

21life event, and passed on his values of hard work, honesty, and 

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1kindness to his grandchildren; he was deeply committed to his 

2faith, a devoted Christian, and a member of Ashburn Baptist 

3Church; he was especially proud of his sons and family members 

4who served with distinction with the Chicago Police and Fire 

5Departments; and

6 WHEREAS, Ernie Pentek is survived by his wife of 47 years, 

7Susan; his children, Ernest Pentek III, Christina (Dave) 

8Riedel, Sean (Kaeley) Pentek, Zachary (Angela) Pentek, 

9Nicholas (Amy)