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Dear AHRC Families and Friends,
As March draws to a close, we reflect on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and embrace April's Autism Acceptance Month, reinforcing our dedication to advocacy and meaningful inclusion
As you’ll see in this edition, the agency has been busy creating inclusive spaces that welcome people of all abilities – especially the people we serve to have fulfilling new experiences. This is only made possible through the thoughtful and consistent work of direct support professionals (DSPs).
To support our exceptional DSPs, we need to come together and urge state representatives to recognize and invest in the I/DD community. I, alongside many in our community, was disappointed by Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget which allocated a 1.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for disability funding. Right now, it’s critical that you show your support for a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and Direct Support Wage Enhancement at ahrc.org/advocate. Together, we must raise our voices – and ensure the urgent and immediate needs of our community are heard. Your advocacy matters. Our current programs are the result of 75 years of advocacy, commitment, and vision for a more inclusive future. This diamond anniversary year, I invite you to become better acquainted with our history at ahrc.org/ourhistory and share memories with inspire@ahrc.org of the AHRC Nassau self-advocates, family members, and staff who’ve made an impact on your own personal history. Throughout 2024, we look forward to highlighting these stories as we continue to advance our mission.
Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us fulfill the promise of those dedicated families and community members who came before us.
Best regards,
Stanfort Stanfort J. Perry CEO, AHRC Nassau
AHRC Nassau hosted New York State’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) for a Milestones of Excellence Brunch on February 6.
*Images courtesy of OPWDD
Tiajuana Gardener of AHRC Nassau became the 1,000th DSP to receive certification in NY State. Tiajuana was part of the exceptional cohort of Direct Support Professionals and Frontline Supervisors from AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited celebrated for advancing through the OPWDD/NADSP E-Badge Academy, a program providing skills-based certification and professional development.
Congratulations to AHRC Nassau E-Badge Academy Members
Current Level 1 E-Badge Learners
Loretta Bailey, Jaida Beaubrun, Michelle Bell, Chanele Boone, Robenson Bosse, Audrey Byrd, Qiana Carter, Bianca Charles, Myriam Damas, Steven Daniels, Maria Droge, Sophia Edouard, Rebecca Faulkner, Deborah Francois-Ojo, Diamond Guirand, Moniqua Haynes, Keisha Helm, Fianna Hosein, April Howard, Karol Izquierdo, Tyrik Jackson, Kristina Malara, Luz Medina, Sunil Naraini, Aysia Owens, Davaie Prashad, Gloria Reyes, Mpho Ross Holifield, Sonia Ruiz, Mellissa Rutty, Sadie Sawyer, Foluisho Smith, Chantal Thompson, Doris Valeasquez, Kareem Wade, Samuel Wallace
Current Level 2 E-Badge Learners
Jeanette Badger, Amanda Darbouze, Victoria Diji-Gibson, Marie Francois, Shantoya Hamilton, Ashley Milord, Samuel Wallace
Current Level 3 E-Badge Learners
Patricia Andreaci, Barbara Valdez, Sophia Blackett*, Tiajuana Gardner*, Dexter Gill*, Frances Gotterbarn*, Laurette Holst*, Sonia Montenegro*, Paula Reinertsen*, Francois Saint Cyr*, Neshaun Smith*, Agata Wlodarczyk*, Yan-Shu Yeung*
Frontline Supervisors E-Badge Learners
Aracely Baires, Toi Carter, Elizabeth Franqui, Marelene Frazier, Socrate Joseph, Debra Noel, Nallinee Bacchus*, Laurette Holst*, Edgar Vasquez*, Taiwan Verene*
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OPWDD Joining the celebration was OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld, NADSP CEO and President Joe Macbeth, OPWDD Deputy Commissioner of Administration Adrienne Mazeau, OPWDD Associate Commissioner of Administration Alison Pingelski, Long Island DDRO Director Michelle Torres, NYS E-Badge Academy Administrator for NADSP Kathy Brown, AHRC Nassau CEO Stanfort Perry, AHRC Board President Saundra Gumerove, Citizens Options Unlimited Board President Hallie Klein, BCCS Board President Al Capra, and other industry leaders.
Philip Spohrer, supported by Sue Limiti, closed the program sharing the impact it made on his own life.
Also, Linda Mays, Darin Whitehead, Roxanne Wong and Robert Callari were on site to practice their retail skills at the Big Tree Greenhouse & Gifts pop-up in the mansion’s rotunda, as part of AHRC Pre-Vocational Services. The event was catered by Wheatley Farms.
Thank you to our friends in government who were unable to attend but issued proclamations and citations of merit: State Senator Jack Martins as well as Members of the Assembly Charles Lavine, Edward Ra, and Jake Blumencranz, who was also represented at the event by Chief of Staff Ida McQuair.
AHRC Nassau community members started the year on a positive note participating in the 40th Annual MLK Commission March and Commemorative Program organized by the City of Glen Cove and Glen Cove City School District. AHRC also launched its inclusive volunteering project at the event and secured food donations to support over 60 families for three days.
Honoring the legacy of Dr. King through acts of service, this is the longest-running continuous MLK event of its kind in the nation. AHRC Nassau community members held the banner high and marched beside over a hundred community advocates from the First Baptist Church of Glen Cove to Wunsch Middle School where a program commemorating Dr. King was hosted by Sheryl Goodine, Mistress of Ceremonies. The program included remarks from Rep. Thomas Suozzi and City of Glen Cove officials, Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck and Councilwoman Marsha Silverman, as well as citations presented to community leaders, including AHRC Nassau CEO and Planning Commission member Stanfort Perry.
From the podium, self-advocate Noah Probert, shared his experience and the need for increased inclusion.
“Growing up with a disability, I had to face obstacles related to using a wheelchair. But I refused to let these obstacles define me,” said Noah, who finished his speech to a standing ovation. “Together, we can turn Dr. King’s dream into a reality and make every day an MLK Day.”
The event also marked the start of AHRC Nassau’s inclusive volunteer project where agency and community volunteers through the Long Island Volunteer Center, unite to provide food assistance to the Long Island community. Forty-three percent of New York families experienced food hardship in 2022. In response, organizers encouraged attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to the event which they donated to Nosh Delivers!, a food pantry in Glen Cove.
The volunteer project is made possible through an inclusive volunteering grant by The Arc of the United States and AmeriCorps, the federal agency that leads the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
To learn more, volunteer, or donate, please visit ahrc.org/dream.
“Growing up with a disability, I had to face obstacles related to using a wheelchair. But I refused to let these obstacles define me,” said Noah, who finished his speech to a standing ovation. “Together, we can turn Dr. King’s dream into a reality and make every day an MLK Day.”
At the annual Dansant event, the AHRC Nassau Board of Directors reaffirmed their commitment to the organization. Board officers were installed for another year of service, while directors upheld their two-year terms. AHRC was pleased to welcome new board member, John Schlingheyde, and re-connect as an engaged leadership team.
At AHRC’s Annual Membership meeting, Brandon Klein, an exceptional Jericho High School Senior, was honored by two distinguished Jericho alums -AHRC's Board President Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq. and Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (District 15). Brandon made it possible for the first custom, adaptable surfboard in the U.S. to be in Nassau County waters, this summer. Brandon received the AHRC 2023 Innovation Award from Saundra and a citation from Assemblyman Blumencranz. Also pictured is Stanfort J. Perry, AHRC Nassau CEO.
The holidays are always filled with joy and activities for our community. From winter dances, dinners, and residential gatherings, members of the AHRC community had several opportunities to enjoy themselves, with family, friends and compassionate staff.
The bi-monthly recreational bowling events culminated with a final tournament where participants received cozy crocheted blanket gifts made by volunteer Sharon Lensky and a surprise visit from Santa.
At the second Annual Winter Formal Dance with the Farmingdale Senior High School SMILE Club, over 100 participants sang, danced, and created timeless memories with friends new and old. One attendee, Emily Shultz, who receives community-based services shared why she never misses the chance to attend a dance. For many, the holidays can bring an added level of stress and isolation. For these struggling families, we are grateful Marie Greco and Tina Munz and the entire Greco/Munz family for transforming their compassion into action for six local families. One such mom found the peace of the season in their generosity after losing her job. The family took her sons' wishes for learning toys, winter boots, and video controllers. Other families’ wishes included nail polish, Disney DVDs, new bedding and cozy socks. The family shopped, wrapped and delivered over 100 gifts in time for Christmas morning.
This generosity supported staff members as they made the holidays extra special for residents with festive parties at home and special trips to ride the Polar Express Train and dinners and shows in NYC.
Dear AHRC Nassau Families,
As AHRC Nassau celebrates its 75th anniversary, we're not just reflecting on our past but also preparing for our future together. Your role in advocating for crucial issues like wage increases for our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) is invaluable. These are the people who make our services possible. This year, we warmly invite you—the parents, siblings and friends of the people support—to join us as Lifetime Members and enhance our advocacy efforts.
Your Lifetime Membership is an investment in a future where people with developmental disabilities receive the respect, opportunities, and supports they need. By joining us, you will:
• Elevate Advocacy Efforts: Your voice, combined with those of over 8,000 members, will amplify our message.
• Shape Our Future: Influence the decisions and policies that impact our loved ones and the broader community we advocate for.
• Carry Forward Our Legacy: Help sustain our legacy of support and progress, ensuring that the next 75 years are as impactful as our first.
Take this Step with Us
In this milestone year, your decision to become a lifetime member signifies more than support; it represents a shared vision for a world that fully embraces rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Visit www.ahrc.org/membership or SCAN THE QR to join us in this critical movement.
Together, we can ensure our voices are heard, and our community is seen. God Bless.
Warmly,
Thomas F. Moore Chairman, Membership Financial Secretary & Proud Family Member and Advocate
Make history with ahrc.org/membership. See how far we’ve come at ahrc.org/ourhistory.
AHRC
Now is the time to let legislators know you support the 3.2% Cost of Living (COLA) and Direct Support Wage Enhancement (DSWE) for the New York State Budget at ahrc.org/advocate.
Gov. Hochul unveiled her FY 2025 Executive Budget, which included only 1.5% Cost-of-Living (COLA) adjustment and no mention of the Direct support Wage Enhancement for voluntary service providers like AHRC Nassau. Now is the time to urge state representatives to push for much-needed funding to bolster the wages of the essential direct care workforce.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) like Queens resident Craig White, are an essential lifeline for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He started as a DSP in 2021 and works in AHRC Nassau’s Cedar St. residence.
Craig serves as a trusted support for Harrison “Harry” Bosnack, who benefits from residential and community-based services. Craig helps Harry with everything from shopping, medical appointment to teaching and reinforcing daily life skills like laundry and shaving.
Like many DSPs, Craig took on a second role to supplement his income. He understands the value of the work he does and the impact he has on people’s lives.
“There are unlimited roles for a DSP, but our priority is the residents. No matter what they need we take care of it before we do anything. We bathe them, help them dress, prepare their food, get them to program, it’s unlimited,” said Craig.
“There are unlimited roles for a DSP, but our priority is the residents. No matter what they need we take care of it before we do anything. We bathe them, help them dress, prepare their food, get them to program, it’s unlimited, ” said Craig White, DSP.
AHRC Nassau Board President Saundra M. Gumerove Calls for Investments in Disability Services
Saundra, with her daughter Lauren, shares the crit ical role of direct care staff and the need for sustainable investments in the disability care sector. Check out the video at ahrc.org/advocate.
We Care! Thousands Donated to Local Animal Welfare Nonprofit
Volunteers from AHRC Day Habilitation Services raised close to $7,500 nonprofit Tender Loving Cats (TLC) averaging around $450 a month in donations through bottle recycling. The money collected has been vital in covering medical emergencies, surgeries, and medications and supplies for the cat rescue.
“About 15 people a day participate in this. We had a visit with the cats right before the holidays and they enjoyed it so much,” said Susan Limiti, Day Services Activities Coordinator who schedules recycling pickups and drop-offs with day services sites.
Learning From Nature at the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center
Care never stops, even on the coldest and wettest of days of the year!
People supported through AHRC Program Without Walls (PWW) Day Services have been busy taking care of the farm animals making sure they are warm and safe during these colder months. They continue to have weekly lessons that enhance and reinforce their farming skills. Over the winter, men and women are focusing on working with horses Mango and Belle to develop skills such as grooming, blanketing, and hoof care, with direct animal training following lessons. They have also been busy exploring the Brookville campus with lessons on how to connect with and appreciate nature with topics covering winter wildlife, gifts from nature, and patterns and textures in nature.
Catch up on Instagram @wheatleyfarmsarts
Your generosity ensures that supports and programs that empower people to lead fulfilling lives continue now and in the future.
2023 AHRC Nassau Gifts
(Non-Event Related)
From Corporations, Foundations, Service Organizations and Individuals (Gifts over $500)
Aron & Susan Ain Charitable Gift Fund
- In Loving Memory of Pearl & Jacob Ain
Mr. & Mrs. John G. Bares
Mrs. Elena D'Agostino - IMO Megan Anderson
Fifth Avenue of Long Island Realty Associates, LLC
Glen Head Country Club Charity Fund, Inc.
Mr. Jeffrey Griggs
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Minkoff
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
PCH Family - IMO Megan Anderson
Pilot RB
Mr. Frank Porfidio, Jr.
Publishers Clearing House -IMO Megan Anderson
Purolator International
Qosina Corp
Bob Rosenbluth Charity Gift Fund
Skybridge Americas - IMO Megan Anderson
St. Joseph's Church Boy Scout Troop No. 423
The Arc New York - NYSARC Trustees
The Arc of the United States
Thomas & Jeanne Elmezzi Foundation
United Way Long Island
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Worrall
2023 AHRC
Planned Gifts/Bequests
Estate of Robert Dyes
2023 AHRC Foundation Gifts
(Non-Event Related)
From Corporations, Foundations, Service Organizations and Individuals (Gifts over $500)
Mrs. Betsy Gulotta
Ms. Saundra Gumerove & Mr. Jeffrey Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hilfer
– In Loving Memory of Cathy Leary
Dr. & Mrs. Robert V. Iosue
Jared Family Fund
Ms. Alexis Perrotta
Pilot RB
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Sanders
The Craigmyle Foundation
2023 Brookville Center for Children’s Services Gifts
(Non-Event Related)
From Corporations, Foundations, Service Organizations and Individuals (Gifts over $500)
Mr. & Mrs. Al Capra
Mr. David Manko
Maspeth General Contracting Corp
Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc
Dr. Jeffrey Seaman
Summit Facility Solutions II, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wilen
2023 Citizens Options
Unlimited/Camp Loyaltown Gifts
(Non-Event Related)
From Corporations, Foundations, Service Organizations and Individuals (Gifts over $500)
Advantage Care Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Batuyios
- In Loving Memory of Christopher Batuyios
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brooks
Camp Louemma, Inc., Alumni
Camp Loyaltown Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gerbasi
Mr. & Mrs. William Harrison
Italian-Americans in Government Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Mason
– In Loving Memory of Brian Mason
Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc.
Peer Pals
Ms. Eugenia Schwarz
The Louis Russo - Joseph Dwyer Foundation
By donating to the AHRC Foundation, you’ve created more options and innovative supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
The Dakin Family
Joe & Liz DeSernia
Suzanne Donohoe
Glen Oaks Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund
James & Carolyn Hughes
In Memory of Cyrus Joy
In Memory of Mary McQuade from:
Tony, Brian, Jerry, Sheila & Teresa
Mr. & Mrs. Stanfort Perry
The Senders Family
Dr. Lynn Pombonyo & Judge Edward W. McCarty III
Judy & Doug Tantillo
The Edward Smith Mineola Lions Club
The Zhu Family
Daniel F. DeVita
Dr. & Mrs. Robert IosueFor the Angels at Helen Kaplan
In Honor & Memory of Beloved Daughter & Sister Susan Marie Auletta
The Bein Family
Pauline, Gary & Laura Bencivenga
Denise CironeIn Memory of Jeanine Medlin
The Clasen Family
Karen & Donald Fagelman
In Honor of Emily Furlong
With Thanks, Holly Hines & Family
Doug & Katie HoracekIn Memory of Everett Hermann
Kathleen Maggi
Barbara & George Medlin
Meszaros Engineering
Grandparents of Matthew Soares
The Family of Allen Tenga
Harvey & Ellen Weisenberg
Leslie & Fred Yutkowitz
Platinum Angels
John G. Bares & Diane L. Bares
The Rafael Brenner Ashe Foundation
BHDM Design
Blefeld/Levine Family
Mr.& Mrs. Bliven
Martin B. Boorstein
Susan & Patrick Broderick
The Budd Family
For Sean & Sheila
The Darcy Family
Robert & Carol Del Grosso
The Jennifer Dellova Family
Family of Jeanine Fiore
Mark & Doreen Gamell
Lucas Gasper
Peggy & Al Groce
Henner Family
Andrea & Howard Lieb -
In Honor of Brett & Evan Lieberstein
In Honor of Brian Mason
Phyllis, Ron & Rachel Minkoff -
In Honor of Linda Rose
Nassau Police Conference
Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Napolitano
Porte/Glass Families
Mr. & Mrs. T. Rosenthal
Rita & Marc Safian
Robyn & Brandon Semilof
Anne & James Sullivan
Martha & Ron Tauss -
In Loving Memory of our Christopher
Todisco Family
George & Elizabeth Wilson
Theodore & Catherine Zarembo
Jeffrey & Patricia Zinke
Karen & Joe Anci & Family
Susan Barzegar
BK Fire Suppression & Security Systems
Billy Blass
Helen & Joe Bonanno -
In Memory of Michael Williams
The Borut Family
Daniel & Lucille Bradley
Howard & Bernice for Michael Busch
Marianne & Pia Carnevali -
In Memory of Oreste Carnevali
Martha & Walter Carney
In Memory of Our SonBrian James Carroll
Parents of Stacy Cavello
Richard & Regina Cella & Family
Jorge Cerruti, M.D. & Family
Family of Sarah Cirillo
Merry Christmas -
Ed, Jo & Michael Connelly
Richard & Gloria Corrao
Michael A. Correra
Mr. & Mrs. George Corroon, Jr.
Joan & Jeffrey Crane
The Family of Paul T. Cusanelli
In Honor of Michael ConnellyS. DaVanzo
In Honor of Jennifer Dellova (Citizens)
Bette & Will Derr
Family of Salvatore T.J. DiCristina
Victoria Dinielli
Michael Donovan & Family
Barry Donowitz
The Fanuzzi Family
Fiorentino Family
Ray & Signe Fitzpatrick
Four Seasons Power Equipment, Inc.
The Freedberg Family
In Loving Memory of Brian GarceauThe Garceau Family
Richard Evan Greenberg
The Gubing/Vidas Family
Christopher Gentile, O.D.,
Valerie Giangrande, O.D.
Kate & Steve Howe – In Memory of Linda Bradley
Candida Cucharo & Howard Jurist
David Kirschenbaum – In Honor of Darcie Moyer
John & Linda Kolb
In Memory of Charles & Alice Lamont
Joe & Sandy Leahy
Lou, Kathy, Michelle & Steven Magagna
Barbara & John Mallon
Mr. Franz K. Mann
Lisa Gasstrom & Michael Mascari
The McCarthy Family
Nancy & Frank McCay
Paul McDonald
Notine Family
Elizabeth O'Neill
James & Rosemarie Pantzis
Sen Peng's Family
Michael Poetsch & Family
Steven Sakson
Jill T. Sandhaas & Edward S. Lurie
Daniel & Cherie Serota
Barbara, Nancy & Joel Shafferman
SMM - Sanna Mattson MacLeod, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Neal L. Sweeney
Delcia Telson & son James & Dawn Telson
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Vynerib
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wingenfeld
The Winters Family
The Worrall Family -
In Memory of our brother, uncle, brother-in-law, Jeffrey Pissk
Abbondola & Ruane Families
Craig Anderson & Mimi Donohue
William & Barbara Archer
Aster Amanuel, Aman & Tamrat Samuel
Bill & Laurie Ashcraft
Catherine Bailey
In Memory of John Henry Basile
George & Marcy Bauer
In Memory of Bruce Sheskier & Robert F. Bey
Judith Bilello
Judy & Ron Bland
Jessica Boller & Family
In Memory of Linda Bradley –Love Her Brothers & Sisters
Barbara Bromberg
Alison & Eric Bromberg
Frances M. Bunce –
In Loving Memory of Thomas F. & Kieran S. Bunce
Donald & Janice Bynum
Fiona Cahill
Kathleen Card
Marianne & Pia Carnevali –
In Memory of Oreste Carnevali
The Family of Joseph Carpenter
Carolyn Casey
Ruth Chisholm
Mrs. Margaret Christy
The Connolly Family
Ronnie, John & Johnny Connor
The Cutler Family
Lisa & Greg DeCastros
DeGrace Family
Ellen Del Broccolo
Paula DeVita
Joe Di Gregorio
Rosemary Dirks
Donaldson Family - Lou, Jean & Kimberly
Ellen Donovan
- In Honor of My Father & Mother- Thomas & Elizabeth
Donovan & Brother Tommy Donovan
Elizabeth Donovan
Joe & Maria Dudutis
Karen & Steve Dunn
Fred Elsayad & Family
Fasano Family
Barbara & Tom Fay
Foltin Family
Tom Foote & Family
Annette & Bernard Forseter
Charles & Joseph Frenzel
Frances B. Gibson
Bonnie Goess
Eileen & James Goldbach
Priscilla Goldfarb
Judy & Larry Good - Dr. & Mrs. Larry Good & Family
Jean & Bruce Gould –
In Memory of Craig Ponnel
Rhoda & Billy Greenwald
Peter & Suzanne Hadfield
The Hankees
Jane & J.B. Harrison
Stephen & Miriam Helfgott
Hills, Lillian & Joe
Beverly & Marc Horowitz
The Jacovelli Family
Janet Joyce –
In Loving Memory of Her Sister Jackie Joyce Troy
Rochelle & Ronald Karp
Jim K.
In Memory of Samantha & Lou Koulias
Mrs. Mary Kuczyk
Joan & Christine Kurz
Madeleine Laser Esq.
Nan, We miss you being with us!
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Leibowitz –
In Honor of our Grandson Shai Leibowitz
Colette Lindsay
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Littman III
In Memory of Mary & John Malloy
David Matthew
Ms. Paula Maynard
Mary Jo, Les & Melissa Mazure
In Memory of Kevin, James & Florence McCue
Francis (Tony) McElroy
Jane McGreevy & Family
Patrick & Janet McHugh
Mary & Terry McNamara
Agnes Mendes & Family
Liza & Marc Merrill - In Memory of Beth J. Merrrill
Frank & Gloria Moles for Donna Moles
Diane & Tony Montaruli
Mr. Kenneth J. Morgan
Sal & Marge Moschella –
Grandparents of Sofia Assalone
Michael & Fran Mulqueen
Mr. & Mrs. Arie Nimrod
Marie Noto –
In Memory of Joseph Noto & Joann Noto
Dennis & Judith Novick
Joseph & Eileen O'Brien
Mr. & Mrs. O'Brien
Peck Family
Helen Philbin
MaryAnne Phillips
Marie & Mitch Pinckney
Ruth Pleines - In Honor of Janine
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Priori
Anne & Michael Prokop
Josephine Puccio, Paul, Joseph, & John Puccio & Family
In Memory of our little Angel DeirdreLove, The Pulick Family
Recupero Family
Jessica & Mark Reed
In Memory of James Reilly
Frank Richardson & Family
The Robinson Family
Marsha Rochlin - In Honor of Cara, Corey & Jack Jeshiva
Toni & Jerome Roestenberg
Peter Rooney & Family
Dan, Dorothy & Danny Roper
Neal & Janine Salvey
Gladys Sandillo
Scally Family
Mr. Henry G. & Annette Schaaff
Scheideler Electric, Inc.
Reinhold, Kathi & Heidi Schierle
Bert & Diane Schneider
Beth Schneider - For the family of Marc, Zeena & Leon Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Scibelli
Robert E. Seidler
Brian Shaw & Family
Daniel & Karen Sheehy
William Greifeld & Pam Shortal
Robert, Bob & Sultana Sicker
Roberta & Ira Siegel
Lynn Silverberg
Jason Simone
Wendy & Todd Sinett
Steve & Diana Smith
Daphne & Stephen Solomon
Thomas & Andrea Spatarella
Salvatore Spizzirri
Anne Stanley
Peter & Leigh Steffann
Linda & Ron - in support of my brother Jeffrey
Frederick Sterbenz
John J. Sullivan & Eileen M. Goggins
The Warmingham Family
Diane & Laurie Woolnough
Carol Wright
In Honor of Nancy Abbondola
Diane Antonucci
Patricia Applegate
Jean D. Aristilde
Richard Assenzio
Charly
In Memory of Philip Bach
Audrey Barbieri
Rhoda Barnard
Baroletti Family - Michael B.
The Beatrice Family
In Memory of Joan Belilos
Jack Bergon
Gloria & Richard Berlin
John & Bev Bertinetti
Dick, Dorothy, Richie & Bill Bischoff
Matthew P. & Martha C. Bogovich
Bowden - Barrow Family
Ron Bredow
The Brickous Family
Logan
Edward M. Brodsky
Stacey BrombergHonoring Mason Bromberg
In Loving Memory of Christine MonsonLove the Burke's
The Buscemi Family
Laura, Paul & Stephen Caglione
Rosemarie Calamari - In Memory of John Calamari
Mr. Robert Cannata
In Loving Memory of Louis G. Capogrosso
Stephen Carlino
Paul Carpentieri
In Memory of Regina & George Cavallo
Mr. & Mrs. Chechilo
Arlene & Joe Chirco
Jimmy Cinturati & Family
Thomas & Geraldine Clarke - In Memory of our late sister, Marie O'Connell
In Memory of Herbert & Delores Cook
Margaret Colquhoun –
In Memory of Jackie Colquhoun
Kathy & Artie Combs
In Memory of Eugene P. Cordeiro
Richard Corrao, Jr.
Pauline Corvi
Claudette Costa Family
Maria Czarniecki
Gracie D's Friend
Grayce D'Angelo
In Memory of Jon Peter D'Angelo
The DeAngelis Family
DeCarlo Family
Ms. Nancy E. Daileader
Jeanne Drescher Damiani
Fran DeFilippis
Sergej & Antonia Delak
Stephen Delaney & Family
Mr. & Mrs. John DelGaudio
In Memory of Nancy Denninger
Paul DePietro
Joe & Shirley DiCristina
In Memory of Maureen Dirks
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Donohue
The Dowd Family
Robert & Susan Drescher
Eblowitz Family
Elsa Eisenberg
Emily C. Eller
Eileen & Jane Erb
DonDero & Essen Families
Christopher Farag
Mr. & Mrs. John Fealey
Kathryn Ferretti For Donna Moles
Barbara A. Figiel
Thomas Fischetti
David Fisher
Kathy Flanagan's Siblings
Timothy, Sylvia & Steven Foley
Martin & Debra Friedman
Moe & Gail Friedman
Jay & Sherry Gaines
Patricia Galvin
Jack & Eydie Garofalo, Jack Garofalo, Jr.
In Memory of the Gimbel Family
Jason Glasser & Debra Wasserman
Irene & Andrew Goldberg
Donna & Terry Goldman & Family
Ellen Graziano
Michele & Anne Greenblatt
George & Jo-Ann Grier
Robert & Rose Gross
Nancy Grossman
Eugene Grupp & Stephanie Rosselli
I Love You Cheryl - Aunt Barbara
Philip Guerra
Frank Gulotta Jr.
Jacqueline Haberer
George & Debbie Hanna
The Harnett Family
Nicholas Hayden
Mr. & Mrs. Jason H. Henderson
Stuart Henig
Steve Hermann
Joanne Hess
Paul & Judy Hollander
Ilene Hope
Tobi Horowitz
Mary A. Hyland
Marty Ingber & Family
The Inglese Family
The Jacobs Family
The Keating Family
Michael & Joseph Keating –
In Memory of Helen & Joseph Keating
Kevin & Mary Keenan
Irene Kerner
Tom & Kathy Kilminster
Donna, Steve, Ian & Brian Kirsch
Alan Kline Jr. & Mom
John & Lu Koch
Rosemarie & Judy Kohler
Catherine Korf
Bob, Gloria & Lynn Kotter
Marcia Krinick
Richard Krinsky
M. Kuehnel
Debbie Lapidus
Tyler Leung Family
Eileen Leahy & Family
Peggy & Richard Levitan
Caryn & Marc Lewis
Karen Linkens
Rosanne Linkens
Joe LoSchiavo
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lucey
Marylou Maiuri
Mancuso Family
A. Marano Family
Jessica & Edward Marcin
Phil & Maureen Marino
Tom & MaryAnn Matteini
Laurette & Kevin Matthews -
In Memory of Maureen Dirks
Mr. & Mrs. John McAvey
McCabe Family
The McGrath Family
Susan, Ross & John McGuire –
In Memory of Pearl McGuire
Jeanne, Anne & Kate McHale
In Loving Memory of Raymond V. McHugh
Christine & Pauline McHugh
Peter
Bill & Marianne McLaughlin
Kevin & Renee McMahon
Vivian McPhilliamy
McQuade Family
Michael W. Mendes, M.D.
Steve Mendyk & Family
Mary & Alfonso Messina
Lucille & Karl Messina
Regina Miritello
Family of Eddie Mitchell
Tina Moore & Family –
In Memory of Sally Ann Talko (1995)
Louise Morici
Daniel Mulvaney & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Murch & Robert
Philip Napolitano & Family
Gary & Beverly Nassau –
Friends of Joseph Bosnack, Jr.
Gail Nedbor-Gross
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oakes
Cathleen O'Connor
Nan O'Hara & Family
Leslie & Hank Olsen
In Memory of the Frank Ostafinski Family
Ostuni Family
Bernadette & Alfred Pagano
Desmond Parker
Michael Pascucci
The Passarella Family
Michael Patton & Family
Elaine Pederson
Pertose Family
In Loving Memory of Paul Peter, Jr.
Giovanna & Settimio Petruccelli
Margaret Pfeffer in Loving Memory of Ellie Pfeffer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Piarulli & Family
Our Angel in Heaven, Joan Kleinklaus –The Pignataro Family
Frank Probeck Jr. & Margot Probeck
Pugliese/Oakes Family
Marty & Marcia Pulewitz
Richard Py
Family of Carolyn Preziosi
Gigi Raphael
Rosemary & Kevin Reichart
John & Barbara Reuter
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reynolds
Risso Family in Memory of Angel Ann Bruder
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Roll
Marilyn Roll & Family
Ryker Family
S. Klahr, Inc.
In Memory of William & Patricia Sanders
Kathleen Saville
Maryann B. Schaefer, Ph.D.
Family of Rocco Schiaffo
Ed, Fran & Eddy Schlesinger
Barbara Schrafel
Richard & Catherine Schuber
Thomas Schuck
Mr. & Mrs. William Schutt
Eugenia Schwarz
Senzatimore Family
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Simms
Lori Sindone
Robert A. Smith
Robert & Margaret Smith
Ute & Perry Smith
Sharon Soper - In Memory of Stephen
Joanne & Bert Spetzler
Strada-Kotkiewicz Family
Brooke
Irwin Summer
Eric Squire
Monica Stuart
Michael Taino Family
Teitel & Reznick Family
Jessin Thomaskutty
Tortora-Morici Family
In Loving Memory of Thomas Tripptree
Love the Tripptree Family
In Memory of Sean Tuohy - by his Family
Karen Vati
Claudia Verga
Hector & Grace Vicenty
Frank & Annette Vitale, Mary Donato
Ms. Agnes Walsh
In Memory of Uncle David Walsh
Maryann & David Walsh
Paula DeSimone Watson
Marilyn Weiss & FamilyBlessing for AHRC families
Forte & Welch Families
In Loving Memory of Richard Werbin
The Westhoff's
Antonia Yany
Phyllis Zagano
AHRC 2024 Winter Newsletter REV 3.qxp_Layout 1 3/11/24 3:30 PM Page 16
Non-Profit
U.S.
No. 31 Glen Head, NY
Doors open at 5:00pm - Games start at 6pm
Floral Park Recreation Center
124 Stewart Street, Floral Park
$20/adult, $10/child under 12
Includes Pizza, Beverages, Snacks and 2 Bingo Cards
*Additional Bingo cards available for purchase $1.00 each
RSVP by April 7:
Please send payment by check (with names of players) made payable to:
AHRC Floral Park
Attn: Susan Leschinski
61 Adams Street, Garden City, NY 11530
OR:
Venmo payment and included information to: @Susan-Leschinski
There will also be Raffles!!!$$$
