2015 Donor Impact Report: Every Day Makes a Difference

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Father Felix Ugwuozor performs a regularly scheduled mass at the Center.

Board of Trustees Chairperson/President: John J. Prout, Jr. Secretary: Thomas P. Sheehy, Jr.

Vice Chairperson: Catherine Yaxley, CPA, RN Treasurer: John M. LaPilusa, CPA

Silvana Buccianti, James F. Caron, Lloyd R. Currier, Sister Teresa M. Donohue, CSJP, Bernadette Hoehl, John M. LaPilusa, CPA, Phyllis Liguori, Mary Ann Olsen, Esq., Rev. James V. Pagnotta, S.T.B., George A. Popko, John J. Prout, Jr., Thomas P. Sheehy, Jr., Susan M. Walsh, MD, Catherine Yaxley, CPA, RN

A 125th Anniversary Gaelic Wish “Beanwacht, cogairdeacus agus gach dea-guidhe agaibh go

Every day, you make an enormous difference in the lives of our residents

Dear Friends,

leir ar an ócáid mor seo-ceàd mile feiche-cuig bhilian! ”

We are happy to present our 2015 Donor Impact Report. In the coming pages, we hope you enjoy the stories of great impact of the quality care we’ve provided and continue to provide to all those we serve. As partners in our mission of caring, we could not have done it without our generous supporters. You are our “givers of hope”, helping us to continue providing the kind of quality loving care that each resident needs and deserves.

Siochán! Na Suir Naofh Ioseph de Siochán Translation: “Blessings, Congratulations and every good wish to all on this special occasion of your 125th Anniversary” Peace! Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace Written & Translated by, Sr. Noreen Twomey, CSJP

The generosity from our loving family and friends comes in so many forms. Many of you spend quality time reading to our residents or volunteering during special activities like professional pianist, Robert Rucinski, who regularly volunteers his time and talents. Many of you, through monetary contributions, help us keep up with the ever changing times so that we can create innovative programs that focus on keeping our residents active and engaged. Many of you provide us with gifts in kind, like the organ we received last year from Richard Ward. Collectively, these things help make our Center feel like Home.

Last year, the Center admitted nearly 500 people who needed long and short term care. With the success of our Post-acute care unit, those transitioning from hospital to home, 84% were successfully discharged, 14% needed long-term care and decided to stay with us. As a 5 Star Quality Rated nursing care center, our professional staff at every level are committed to providing the best care and services.

125th Anniversary

This year, in 2016, we’re celebrating a very important milestone, our 125th Anniversary of Legacy, Care & Service. Over the past 125 years, we’ve had extraordinary leadership at the helm and considering how nursing care has advanced at Cusack Care Center, it’s difficult to imagine what the Center will look like 125 years from now. But one thing is certain, our commitment to excellence and providing quality person centered care is our #1 priority. Community support has been vital to our success and it is because of you, the Center is sustaining and improving lives- Every Day with love, dignity and respect.

Thomas P. Sheehy, Jr. Chief Executive Officer and Administrator

Every day, providing From the very beginning, we have provided quality loving care to residents of Jersey City and surrounding communities. First, as the historic St. Joseph’s Home for the Blind, and now as a 5 Star Quality Rated nursing care facility providing post-acute rehabilitative care, long-term skilled nursing care and palliative care. Although times have changed in the last 125 years, we continue the legacy of care begun a century and a quarter ago.

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Bayonne resident, Florence McNerney, has had a full life. She’s raised two children and retired after 20 years of service at the now New Jersey City University’s Foreign Exchange program. So when faced with the decision of needing long term nursing care, Cusack Care Center was her first choice. “It seemed like everything happened so fast”, she recalls. Two years ago, Florence had an accidental fall and after surgery, received in-home rehabilitative care services. Then in late December 2014, she became a bit confused and disoriented about her surroundings. “You feel guilty”, daughter Patricia says, about putting a loved one in the care of others. Initially, they were informed that the Center had no vacancies, however, Patricia did not give up. She remembered visiting a friend here once and observed the quality person-centered care her friend received. Her persistence paid off and soon after, received notice of an available room for Florence, “you fight as hard as you can to get your mother in here, because what you get is peace of mind”, describing our caring professionals. Still, Patricia had lingering feelings of guilt, but it wasn’t until the two had a conversation about the next chapter in mom’s life they realized they both already felt that this was the best decision for Florence.

Currently residing at the Center for more than a year, Florence attends Mass in the Center’s Mary Chapel, enjoys playing Bingo and participating in the many parties held here. Last October, Florence was a prize winner in the Center’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest.

“I made friends, I’m comfortable here”, she says. Patricia says, “From the receptionist, to the aides and nurses to the activities department, everyone is genuine, you can tell. They radiate it. It’s personal here” and Florence agreed, “not just with residents and their families, everyone”.

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care makes a difference.

Last year, nearly 90% of our long-term care residents were actively engaged in positive activities improving their well-being and daily quality of life.

In the 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association, it stated that 11% of Americans, 65 and older, are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. That’s equal to 1 in every 9 persons and that number is expected to drastically increase as the “baby boom” generation ages. * At Cusack Care Center, we’ve created a safe and secured Memory Loss Care Program for our cognitively impaired residents. Our nursing and activities professionals provide therapeutic nursing care and special activities such as art and music designed to help calm the soul and awaken the spirit.

One such resident in our care is Aurelia Salas. We talked to her daughter, the Honorable Judge Esther Salas about Aurelia’s life. Long before being placed in our care, the Salas household was filled with family traditions and Aurelia took great pride in raising her children. Born in Cuba, Aurelia came to the U.S. and settled in California when she was 22 years old. She fell in love and married, but after a tragic break up, Aurelia took her children to New Jersey to provide them with a better life.

Having only a fourth grade education, Aurelia managed to raise five children, all successful in their own right. “Our mother is a survivor”, Judge Salas said.

She enjoyed old traditional Cuban Salsa music and loved to cook. As Judge Salas explained “she was a great cook and kept the house so clean you could eat off the floor”. But as the aging process began to take hold, the children began to notice a change in Aurelia. She began forgetting ingredients in family favorite recipes, conversations seemed to repeat themselves and there were mood swings. Realizing that something was terribly wrong, the family decided to take their mother to see a doctor and were not prepared for Aurelia’s diagnosis. cusackcarecenter.org

Aurelia (second from left) with the family at a 2001 family reunion

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Through a referral, Daniel Salas, Aurelia’s son, heard about Cusack Care Center and recommended that the family visit with us. When Judge Salas came for a visit she recalled how sanitary our facility was, “first thing was that I was struck by the cleanliness. It smelled clean”. She was pleased by how friendly and caring all the staff were. From the admissions professionals, to the house keepers to the aides and nursing staff, she called it the “generosity of the human spirit” in how helpful, warm and friendly everyone was. It wasn’t long before the family all agreed that mom would be best suited here. “It (the process) has been a relief. We know she’s in good hands”.

Although old traditions are not practiced any longer, the family creates new ones.

Judge Salas says that her only regret was that she didn’t retrieve many of her mother’s recipes, “she loved to make flan...” recalling, “...she loves music, sweets and flan, so I bring her flan and we listen to Marc Anthony”.

(*2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, page 15 )

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Every day, our patients reclaim

Post-acute rehabilitative care “My doctor said this is the best rehab center”.

Marietta Rock was recommended to receive rehabilitative care after a slip and fall one day in her home left her requiring surgery. Before the injury, Marietta was still working, traveling and volunteering, independently. Knocking a hot cooking pot off the stove, she sustained a fracture and a 2nd degree burn on her right leg.

When she arrived at Cusack, she was in extreme pain and couldn’t apply any pressure to her leg. She needed assistance getting around, was unable to walk up and down stairs and needed help with every day living activities.

Marietta Rock

After a few weeks of being in our care, we met up with Marietta while she was in full swing of her physical therapy at the Center. At that time, she was in the middle of using an Omnicycle, which helps with upper and lower body extremities. Our caring professionals began a rehabilitative program that would focus on improving Marietta’s strength, endurance and coordination while reducing pain and increase independence in every day activities.

After a few weeks, Marietta made a great deal of progress. Although she still uses a walker, she’s able to walk, climb stairs, apply weight to her leg again and the 2nd degree burn is completely healed.

“All the service I was given by the staff and nurses aides was excellent. I received excellent care here”.

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their independence. One step at a time.

In 2015, we admitted 387 post-acute care patients with 84% of those patients successfully transitioning home. A 25% admission increase from 2014.

Gail and William Burns

Gail Burns and her son, William both needed rehabililative care and were referred to Cusack. Gail fell and broke her hip and William broke his tibia and had a fractured ankle. “In just a few seconds my entire life changed, one second I was pushing a shopping cart and the next I was on the ground in agony, my hip shattered,” said Gail. Gail is still using a walker, although she says she’s just fine without it. “It’s the fear of falling again that keeps me using it.

Cusack got me walking again”. They helped me regain my independence.” In March, we had Gail back for our St. Patrick’s Day party; it was emotional. There were hugs and joyful tears with every nurse, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and therapist that greeted her. She was in such good spirits, Gail even took the microphone for a verse of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.”

“I’m so appreciative for the wonderful care I got here, I was a nurse in Jersey City my whole life and I know I put them through the ringer. No one was ever impatient or frustrated with me – and they should have been! I owe them so much.”

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125 Years of Great Leadership As we reflect on our Founder, Margaret Anna Cusack and our Sponsors, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, we pay homage to the leaders who guided our Home and laid the foundation for what we are today. Their simple but extraordinary idea of providing loving care to the blind as the historic St. Joseph’s Home for the Blind has led us from just four framed houses on Pavonia Avenue to a full service, state-of-the-art nursing care facility. Here is a brief look at those leaders and pivotal moments in the Center’s history.

The Beginnings 1886-1900 1886 Mother Clare (Margaret Anna) approached the Bishop of Newark about training poor blind people

Sister Gertrude Duignan 1900-1913 In 1900, the Bishop of Newark officiated at the opening of the Home. Four Sisters were appointed to care for the residents and to open a school. By 1909, there were 95 blind men, women and children living in the home. Sr. Gertrude laid the framework for future fundraising and was remembered for her long years of collecting alms for the ministry.

Sister Aloysius Deignan 1919-1925

Sr. Aloysius was the niece of Mother Clare (Margaret Anna).

She was a pioneer in healthcare administration in the Western Province and was transferred to the home based on her leadership skills.

1889 537 Pavonia Avenue was purchased from four women who were already serving the blind and the Sisters assumed the ministry begun by the four women.

Sister Martha Smith 1931-1937

1891 As the needs grow, three more lots next to the home were purchased.

The home was officially founded.

By 1931, there were 135 blind men and women living in the home.

Sr. Martha served a total of 50 years to the blind at St. Joseph’s Home. She would later become blind in her elderly years.

1899 Population continue to grow.

The old structure was torn down, ground was broken and new corner stone laying was built (current lot).

A distinguished event of the city, the Bishop of Newark, President William McKinley, the Governor of New Jersey, the Mayor of Jersey City and 14 Jersey City pastors were among the invited guests.

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Sister Barbara Lavin 1940-1943 Sr. Barbara served in the Home for 22 years. She showed love, compassion and devotion to all blind residents.

Sister Josepha Dowling 1913-1919 By 1914, there were 126 people in the Home. Several more cottages were purchased on Pavonia, Magnolia and Baldwin Avenues. Because the properties are considered fire hazards, the Sisters held a campaign to raise funds for a new building.

Sister Winefride Coxe 1925-1931 By the mid 1920s, a new home and school was built for blind boys and eventually, girls would also reside in the home. All taught by the Sisters, men and women learned various trades. For men such examples included mattress making, rug weaving and door mats.

Women learned weaving, embroidering and knitting. Orders were placed by the City of Jersey City and Hudson County Sister Aloysius Deignan 1937-1940 Sr. Aloysius was again asked to serve at the Home.

Sister Ethnea McDermott 1943-1946 Sr. Ethnea was known for her financial management skills. Her methods were applied to the Congregation’s ministries throughout her life.

Under her leadership, blind residents were employed in the business community both in the industrial and domestic industry.

With special thanks to Sr. Ann Taylor, CSJP, for her research in providing insight and images on the Superiors of our Home.

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Sister Teresa Mary Delaney 1946-1949 Dedicated to institutional service, Sr. Teresa Mary served in Provincial leadership before being assigned to the Home. By 1948, there were nearly 170 residents recorded as living in the Home. The majority of residents were from New Jersey, but some were from New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Kentucky and even Puerto Rico.

Sister DeLourdes Hughes 1955-1958

Sr. DeLourdes served for eighteen years in the Province’s fundraising office before becoming Superior of the Home.

Sister Fidelis Tarpey 1961-1981 Under Sr. Fidelis, the Home’s first Administrator, the mid-1960s saw major changes that included a renovation construction of the building which it hadn’t seen for 70 years. When the project was completed in 1974, the Home officially became a licensed nursing home and transitioned from a 50-bed to a 120-bed nursing home for both blind and sighted adults.

Sister Ann Taylor 1997-2007 As Administrator, Sr. Ann led the reconstruction and renovation campaign project of the new building. To better reflect the nursing care services offered, in 2002, the home was renamed the Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center after its founder, Margaret Anna Cusack.

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Sister Consilio Fitzgerald 1949-1955

Described as gracious, kind and thoughtful, Sr. Consilio also served in Provincial leadership before serving at St. Joseph’s Home. She was humorously called, the “New England Puritan”.

Sister de la Salle Delaney 1958-1961 A fundraiser for nine years, Sr. de la Salle’s first assignment was in the “Orpans Messenger and Adocate for the Blind” publication office before becoming Superior of the Home. By the 1960s a Physical Therapist was assigned to teach residents how to exercise and walk up and down stairs. Fire drills were also practiced.

Sister Teresa Catherine Carberry 1981-1997 By the 1980s, the home was a 128-bed nursing home and described in press releases and other publications as a non-profit skilled nursing facility serving the blind and sighted elderly. Blind elderly residents continue to reside in the home. As Administrator, Sr. Teresa Catherine was known to have presented a special warmth and hospitality to the residents and hundreds of employees and visitors.

Thomas P. Sheehy, Jr. 2007- Present Currently serving a 139 bed facility, as CEO & Administrator, Tom was the first person, not a member of the Congregation, to be Administrator of the Home. He established post-acute rehabilitative care and hospice services and, the development of the Healing Garden. Under his direction, the Center has become a 5 Star Quality Rated nursing care facility.

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Every day, our donors make a tremendous difference.

Because of your generous support, we can continue providing quality programs and activities that ensure that our Center feels like home.

Here’s a look at how your support has helped achieve these goals: Musical Entertainment, Activities and Holiday events: Every month our residents are entertained and engaged in a variety of events and activities, including entertainment by visiting musicians and performers. Some of these activities include holiday parties, Halloween Costume Party, celebratory dinners with family ( i.e. birthday parties, summer BBQ’s), ice cream socials, card games, bingo, arts & crafts, baking and more. We are always grateful to volunteers, interns and financial contributors who share their gifts of time and donations.

Cusack Care Center’s Circle of Friends consists of family and friends in our community who come together to plan special events to help raise funds for programs and services to benefit our residents. We are grateful to them for all of their time and talents in helping to provide quality care for all those in our care. In planning three signature event programs a year, the Circle of Friends helped to raise more than $130,000 in special event related activities during 2015.

Annual 50/50 Raffle In 2015, the Center increased its number of tickets to be sold to 350.

The goal was met and three winning tickets were drawn on May 13th during National Nursing Home Week. The Arthur Murray Dance Studio wowed both residents, families and employees with Salsa dance lessons that day. Thank you for making one of our more popular events of the season, a continued success!

12th Annual Generations Benefit Luncheon Last September, nearly 150 family and friends joined us at Casino in the Park to celebrate “Partners in Caring”, honoring L to R: Randolph Riotto, Sr., Founder of Riotto Funeral Home; Sr. Alice McCoy, OP and Hudson Hospice Volunteers and Joseph Napoli of St. Dominic Academy.We thank our 2015 Partners in Caring honorees for graciously accepting our award and for all of their work in our community.

Blessing Tree Lighting Last December, residents, families, staff and friends came together to share in what has become a tradition at the Center.

At our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the award winning Dominoes Choir of St. Dominic Academy in Jersey City came by for their annual performance of cheerful and reflective holiday favorites. We are thankful to the Rotary Club of Jersey City for sponsoring the Lighting Ceremony. We are also most grateful to family and friends who during our Christmas season remembered those in honor or in memory by placing a Star of Blessing on our Blessing Tree.

Stars donated by friends, family and staff shined bright during the holiday season.

Persons interested in becoming a member of the Circle of Friends, please contact the Development Office at 201.653.8300.

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Of the 492 total residents

Total Revenue

served in 2015, 72%

are of low and moderate income levels.

The revenue we receive for resident care and services comes primarily from Medicare and Medicaid. However these revenues do not allow us to provide some of the additional services necessary for the comfort and life-enhancing experiences for our residents. These include the upkeep of our Peace and Healing Gardens, beds, wheelchairs, parties, holiday celebrations, entertainment – all of which are made possible by our donors.

Your continued support will ensure that we uphold our mission and protect the legacy handed down to us from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace. Thank you.

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Father Phil Latronico offers communion to a resident at a regularly scheduled mass in the Mary Chapel at the Center.

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With Heartfelt Thanks to our generous donors for making a difference by helping to brighten the lives of all those we serve. Your 2015 gifts have helped us continue our mission of providing quality care with love, dignity and respect.

Individual Giving Meylin Acosta Debra & Joseph Adamski Muhammad A. Ahmad MD Edward Ajamian Felocelia Alcid MD Anthony A. Amabile Michael J. Amorino Peter Annunziata Sr. Mary Aquinas Frances D. Aragona Elma O. Arnone George Avery Sr. Christine Backiel CSJP Brian Baginski Mary Jane Baker John & Betty Bale Mary Bannon Thomas E. Bara William Edward Barry Joy L. Barry Steven Battaglino Bernardine Bauser Wendy Benjamin ART Elizabeth Bennett Elsa Bianciella Catherine Barbo Birckholtz Dorothy Blake Mary Ann Blaszczyk & Teri Ernst Marguerite Bogda Hon. Richard Boggiano Sr. Judy Boisvert CSJP William and Lois Bologra Andres Bonifacio Sr. Breda Boyle CSJP Annette Brennan Marie A. Breslin

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Patricia A. Brida Carolyn Brindisi Judie Brophy Leah Brown Jacqueline Brunetti M.D. Joan Brunkhorst Falch Dominick Buccafusco Silvana Buccianti Eugene Cala Jerome and Phyllis Cala Frances Calloway Brendy Calloway Florence Caputo-Savage John Carinci James Caron Anna Marie Carpenito Joseph Carr Thomas A. Carriero Joseph Carrino Alexander Casey Sr. Alicia Cavanaugh CSJP Eileen Cerruti Eder Charles Ernest Chester Jr. Anthony Chinni Lois Chismar Nick Chloros John W. Cimmello Jr. Dorothy Cimo Mary Higgins Clark Susan Cleary Renee Cody Sr. Rosemary Coffey CSJP Victor and Camille Colaiemma Catherine Cole Dennis Collins Rev. Neil J. Collins Emanuel Comandatore Karen T. Connelly

Janet Connery & Howard Conklin Kathleen Connors Carol Conversano Robert Cooper Editha Cortez Bernadette & Rody Costanzo Marianne Costello John Courtney Albert Covas Robert D. Cravello Paul J. Crehan Frank J. Crosby James Crosson Thomas Cullen Maryanne Cullum Margaret Curran Lloyd R. Currier Robert J. Curry Janet Czermak Stephen D'Alessio Mona Dauphin Sr. Joan Davis CSJP Patricia Deatly Hon. Edward J. DeFazio Dolores Del Grande Sr. Cabrini Delaney CSJP John Delaura Hazel Dellavia Dolores DeMaio Janice Demetrio William J. Demio, III Antonina C. DeRocco Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Desmond V.E. Corina Diaz Salvatore DiBrita Joseph A. DiCristo Dan DiFilippo Mary Digeronimo Richard Digiacomo

Roseann DiMase James DiStefano Dr. Giorgio Divincenzo DMD, P.C. Joyce Dobronsky Bishop Thomas A. Donato D.D. Robert Donato Maureen C. Donohue CPA Sr. Teresa M. Donohue CSJP Monica Donohue Hon. Joseph V. Doria Jr. Francis X. Dorrity, Esq. Daniel Dragone Mary Lynn Drexler Jody A. Druda John and Joan Dulko Susan M. Edwards Judith Elins Dr. Marie A. Eppinger Richard Errico Debbie Ewer Sheila and Joe Fallon Michael A. Falzone Jr. Thomas J. Favia Stephanie Favia Colleen Fay Geraldine Fedor Noreen F. Feehan Anthony Ferrara James W. Ferris Sr. Christine Fielding Marian Fitzpatrick Melissa Fitzpatrick Kathleen Flanagan George and Kathleen Fleming Robert R. Foerst Eileen Mary Foltz-Shaw Hon. Armando and Mary Fontoura Margaret Ford Robert Forest

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Sr. Agnes Fox CSJP Julienne Foy John Foye Olga Fraraccio Peter J. Freda Sr. Kristen Funari CSJP Johanna R. Galasso Carmel Galasso Hon. Pamela Gardner Peter J. Gargiulo Hon. William Gaughan Sophie Geraghty Louis Giambusso Hon. Thomas Giblin Danielle Gilde Sandra Giovinazzo Ellen Glascock Sr. Suzanne Golas CSJP Herbert Goldman Araceli Gomilla-Nuqui Martha Gonzalez Henry Goodhue Joan Gorman Joseph R. Greco Ronald F. Greco, Jr. Walter F. Greene Theresa A. Greenhalgh Roger A. Grego William M. Griffin Marie Emily Grompone Joseph T. Grossi Joanne Grossi Vincent Gruccio Barbara and Frank Gruccio William J. Guarini Howard Guss John J. Halecky John Hallanan Angelica M. Harrison Josephine Hartley Yvonne Hartung John Haschak Hon. Jerramiah Healy Edward McDowel & Henry Rayfield Joyce M. Henson

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Robert E. Herbaugh & Joan Kelly Fernando Hernandez Maira Hernandez Thomas Higgins Bernadette Hoehl Carla D. Hoff Maureen Honecker Patricia Hudson Noemi ILagan Antoinette Iorio Patricia Ippolito Allyson & Peter Jankunas Chester and Lillian Janowicz Angelos John Toni Johnson Sheila Jones Philip Julewicz Marybeth Kahle Carol Kasper Edwin Keefe Marie A. Kelleher Barbara Kellner Joan Rose Kelly Jean M. Kelly Denise Kelly Quentin J. Kennedy Vincent & Cynthia Kenny Noroze J. Khan MD Barbara Kirk Nancy A. Kist Marie Kist Sr. Margaret Jane Kling CSJP Eileen Kmec John Kohn Michael and MaryAnn Kozoriz Dorothy Krajczewski Lila Marie Kropf Sr. Mary Kuiken CSJP Gayle & William Kunzinger Marie Lang John M. LaPilusa CPA Brian & Kathy Larcom Frances LaTour Rev Phil Latronico Maria Lavarro Marie J. Savage Leach

Emelia Leacock Thomas J. Leane Loretta Lee Michele Lee Daniel Levins Patricia and Kenneth Levins Phyllis P. Liguori Walter and Mary Ann Lindner Shirley Sanchez Lisk Vincent Lo Re, Jr. Vincent Lobue Charles Loelius Johanna Longo Maria Lopez Patricia A. Lord Robert Lovatt William Lucy Lynda Lutz Dr. Lilia R. Macalincag Rita Macolino Russell Maffei Pamela Mahnken Irene Maksymowicz Alan Malat Joanne Maldini Rose K. Manzo Sr. Eleanor Maragliano CSJP Bishop Dominic Marconi D.D. Marie Mardekian Fe Doris Margulis RD Ralph & Gaetana Marino Gertrude C. Marley Marie Marte Guido Martinelli Rocco A. Mazza Erma McCarthy Desiree McClary-Aidukas Sr. Alice McCoy O.P. Thomas J. McGarvey Margaret McGee Patrick J. McGinley John F. McGlinchy John McGlinchy Ann L. McGovern Dorethy H. McGrath John P. McHale

Kathleen R. McHugh Rosemary C. McIntyre James McLaughlin Melanie McLaurin Patricia McNerney Sr. Claire McNerney CSJP Sr. Rosalie McQuaide CSJP Maureen and Susan Meehan John Mehos Jose Mestre Stanislava Michalik Maribeth Miller Irma Miraglia Elizabeth. Moloney Antoinette Montuori Estelle Murphy Sandra A. Murphy Antoinette W. Mydlowski Lorraine A. Nadler Joseph Napoli Paul Napolitano Joseph Napolitano Jr. Susie Natale Jim & Laura Naughton Harriet Naughton Tara M. Naughton Selva Nebbia Hon. Barbara Netchert John R. Nevin Deborah Nigliazzo-Meschler Michael A. Nunley Michael M. O'Connor Andrew O'Connor Michael O'Koren Karen and Lawrence O'Leary Sandra Oliver Mary Ann Olsen Esq. Stephen F. Olszewski Sean O'Neill Barbara & Edward Orefice Peter J . Orrico Anthony J. Orrico D.M.D. Nellie Ortiz Sr. Bridget O'Shea CSJP Bernard O'Sullivan Thomas P. Owens

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Rev. James Pagnotta S.T.B. Frank & Karen Paluzzi Joseph A. Panepinto Anna Papa Andrea Papa Robert & Mary Paquin Sr. Lois Parente CSSF Evelyn Pavese Benjamin and Ruth Peachey Jr. Susan Pelliccia Mary Jean Pesce Deborah A. Petersen Joan Pflug Gerard & Annette Pica Frank Picerno Mary F. Pilla Ophelia Pitchford Rita and Gary Poduska Joseph & Mary Pompeo Stephanie Pontrella Harriet Popkin George Popko Frank Portenstein Carla Poulin Alice & Kevin Prendergast Patsy Prinzo John & Patricia Prout Jr. Brian and Lori Prout and Family Alex Radelat Kristie Ramos Angela Rauscher Nancy Renehan Michael Ricciardone Winnie Richardson Sharon Rivenson Mark Esq. Carmen Rivera Carol Rizzi Michele Roche Walter Rogers Anthony Romano Eileen Romero Doris Rucinski Vincent Ruggiero Santos Ruperto Jim Ryan

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Stephanie Ryan Marilyn Ryan Hon. Joseph Ryglicki Hon. Nicholas J. Sacco Thomas C. Salmon Jacqueline Salomons Teresa C. Saltarella Drs. Tess & Hermi Sanagustin Ann Sanok Michael Santasieri Stanley and Cynthia Saperstein John E. Savage Maureen T. Savage Rosemarie Saviello John & Regina Scanlon Thomas A. Schember Hon. Frank Schillari Sally J. Schuren Patricia Schweizer Michael Scilingo Rose Seaman Marc and Jane Seleznow Jeff Semel Margaret A. Seremba Philomena Servodio Joseph Shaara Lois Shaw Sr. Eileen Shaw S.C. Mary J. Sheehan Thomas Sheehy Jr. John Sheridan CPA Paul Silverman Susan Sims Hon. Joseph R. Smith Betsy Smith John Joseph Smith M.D. Hon. Michael J. Sottolano Elizabeth Spinelli Stephen Stamos Gabriel and Susan Stamos Sr. Helen Starr Marie E. Stringile Ph.D. Joseph Strzalkowski Neil Stuart Sr. Thomas Edna Stuart

Sue and George Stubblebine Edgar J. Sullivan Scholastica Sullivan Mark Syp Joan and Mitchel Syp Lisa Szegedi Corrado Tabone Roman Tatarowicz Sr. Ann Taylor CSJP Steve Thomas Louis Tiscornia Jude-Anthony Tiscornia Dorothy M. Tolino Geralyn Tooman Cesar Torres Esq. Patrick F. Tracy Jeanette and Thomas Tracy Helena Truglio Marie E. Tsacalis Toni Ann Turco Joseph A. Turula Dianne F. Vasquez Joseph Ventura Elaine Volpe Margaret S. Wall Jasimine Wallace Gail C. Waltz Susan A Wanko Claire J. Warlikowski John and Anne Wascoe Margaret Waters Corinne and George Wehrle Patricia Weidner Stephen and Ruth Weinberg Carol Weir Janice Wernock Kenneth G. Wessler Dorothy B. Westermeier Eugene Wickeresty Catherine S. Wickersty Frank and Judith Wierzbicki John F. Williams Nana Withers Diane Wohltman Warren Woods

Nancy S. Woods Fay Woomer DPM Catherine Yaxley CPA Fernando Zagariello Antoinette Zaninelli Gail Zell Serdoz Lorraine Zupicich Alice Zwarycz

Corporations & Organizations Astor Bar and Grill, Inc. Bayada Home Health Care Bayonne Visiting Nurse Assoc.

Bouquets & Baskets Brennan's Florist, Inc. Brennan's Pub Broadway Gulf Service Bromirski Funeral Home Burns Bros. Memorials Casino In The Park Chadler Solutions Christ Hospital Foundation Churchill's Inn Cody's Landscaping Concord Advisory Group, LTD. Court House Pharmacy Cusack Care Center STAFF Dante Alighieri Society of JC, Inc. Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City Dante's Fruit Market Doherty Enterprises, Inc. Duso Food Distributors, Inc Edward's Steakhouse Family Medical & Surgical Supply Genua Mulligan Printing Corp.

Greenville Memorial Home Holy Name Medical Center Home for Good Dog Rescue Hudacko's Pharmacy Inc. Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Hudson County Community College Hudson Farmers Market

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Hudson Hospice Imago Beauty Group Konopka Funeral Home Laico's Resturant Lawton-Turso Funeral Home Lee Sims, Inc. Leemark Electric, Inc. Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home Liberty Savings Fed. Credit Union Light Horse Tavern Loeb & Troper MAG Medical Enterprises Inc. McLaughlin Funeral Home Med-Care Medline Industries, Inc. Mike's Place Mobile Diagnostic Services O'Connor, Davies, LLP OmniCare/NeighborCare Pair of Jacks Palisade Eye Associates Park Tavern Pub Porto Leggero Provident Bank Foundation Riotto Funeral Home River Palm Terrace Rotary Club Select Rehabilitation Service & Maintenance Corp.

Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Sisters of St. Dominic Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace St. Dominic Academy St. Joseph's School for the Blind Triangle TV & Air Conditioning TSP Controls Union Stone Cleaning & Restoration United Dietary Services, Inc. United Fire Protection Corp.

United Way of Greater PA & SNJ United Way of Massachusetts Bay United Way of Metropolitan Chicago W. B. Mason Co., Inc. Weiner Lesniak LLP York Street Project

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Bequests We remember in our prayers those who have left a lasting legacy by remembering those less fortunate in their wills: Estate of Blanche M. Keller Estate of Evelyne / Lillian Pontone Estate of John M. Ford Estate of Mary Markey Estate of Pearl Rutkowski The Gorilowich Family Trust

Thank You. We are grateful to all who donate their time, talent and resources to Cusack Care Center for the benefit of our frail elderly residents. We regret any omissions or errors and do not intend them to be a reflection of the value of your contribution to the success of our work. Donor list reflects individuals and organizations that made a donation(s) between January 1 - December 31, 2015.

Mission Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center’s caring community offers the frail and infirm elderly, persons of all faiths, and the poor, a healing ministry based on gospel values, our Catholic heritage and our commitment to “Peace through Justice.”

Our central belief in the sacredness of life and the dignity of each person prompts us to promote, nurture and sustain quality of care, enabling our residents to live out their days in comfort, compassion and peace.

Vision Statement Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center will...

Provide a broad array of continuing care programs and services that are self-sustaining, financially viable and mission-driven Understand its community and strive to address their care needs by being responsive and flexible Provide quality care in a person-centered environment, offer the least restrictive setting to those it cares for and embrace culture change in all activities Value its employees and reflect the diversity of its Jersey City community in its delivery system Collaborate within the corporate health care system and with other partners to further mission and business goals

537 Pavonia Avenue - Jersey City, NJ 07306

201.653.8300 - cusackcarecenter.org

Making a difference, every day with love, dignity and respect.

Photograph of Center staff in the Healing Garden