Vince Demuzio

Vince Demuzio (May 7, 1941 – April 27, 2004) was an Illinois State Senator who died while in office. At the time, he was the most senior member of the Illinois Senate.[1] He had once been chair of the Illinois Democratic Party.[2]

Demuzio died after a battle with colon cancer which included surgery in early 2004.[1] Demuzio resided in Carlinville, Illinois, and after his death, his seat was filled by wife Deanna Demuzio. A section of I-55 south of Springfield, Illinois is named after him.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was late to Demuzio's funeral, so in his stead Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn presented a flag to Deanna Demuzio.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b State Sen. Vince Demuzio, Former Democratic Chairman, Dies At 62, CBS-2 Chicago, 27 April 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  2. ^ a b Bernstein, David (2008-02). "Mr. Un-Popularity". Chicago Magazine. http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/February-2008/Mr-Un-Popularity/index.php?cp=1&si=0#artanc. Retrieved 2008-11-08.