Resident Spotlights

REGGIE SMITH

Reggie Smith and her husband Mike met in college in Pennsylvania and launched a life of adventure. Originally from New York and New Jersey, Reggie and Mike have been married 54 years. They have lived on both U.S. coasts, and spent a quarter of a decade living in Singapore, Thailand, vibrant Hong Kong, and the Philippines. While Mike worked with computers and in business management, Reggie was an elementary school educator and raised her two sons. Reggie and Mike embraced the nomadic lifestyle; in fact, moving into All Seasons Naples was their 22nd move. Reggie is a prolific record-keeper and is working on her autobiography of those 25 years in Asia. When asked “To you, what is the most beautiful sound in the world?” she replies that, visiting so many Muslim countries throughout her travels, what comes to mind is the call to prayer. The thought that so many people at the same time are down on their knees in prayer always makes her stop and think about her own religion, taking time to reflect.

DR. FAZL FOAD

Dr. Foad, who has been at All Seasons Naples for three years, is originally from Afghanistan. He graduated from the Kabul Medical University in 1962. He moved to Philadelphia with his two young sons and his wife, Rahila, who worked as a history teacher, to start his residency abroad. When the Russians invaded Afghanistan, they made the decision to remain in Philadelphia. Dr. Foad worked 27 years specializing in Emergency Medicine, Hematology and Internal Medicine. He saw everything, and liked the challenging specialty in that way, working 12 hour shifts at a time, saving lives. Eventually, they moved to Florida. Ehen COVID hit in 2020, Rahila was in assisted living and Dr. Foad couldn’t visit her. After 53 years of marriage, they were separated for months. Fortunately, they traveled throughout the world, made many memories, and enjoyed their time together very much. When asked “To you, what is the most beautiful sound in the world?” he replies, “In Afghanistan, the singers and musicians playing all the old songs.” Also, Frank Sinatra’s music will always remind Dr. Foad of his beloved wife. One thing you may not know about Dr. Foad: his walls are covered in 3-Dimensional artwork, dynamic and vibrant, always catching your eye as you move about his beautiful apartment.

ANTHONY FALCIGNO

Anthony Falcigno was born in White Plains, NY and lived there until he was 18 years old. He worked in a supermarket for seven years, supervising the grocers. He would visit them in the morning before going to church; he learned his work ethic from his father, who taught him to be consistent and to never give up. He met his wife Joan at the supermarket, “a real beauty.” They got married and went on to have four children, three daughters and a son. Anthony attended PACE College in Manhattan. He likes to write short stories, songs, and analytical articles. When asked “To you, what is the most beautiful sound in the world?” Anthony replies, “My mother coming home from work when I was a young boy.”