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Kathryn Carse

Cosmo Caminiti, 77, was self-reliant good guy who loved the old songs

Cosmo Caminiti was known for his independence and nice guy approach to life, along with his keen knowledge of the American Songbook and a nearly legendary bottle and can collecting route. Kevin Stiland can still hear Cosmo’s signature response. “Beautiful, beautiful.” Cosmo was part of the Leisure Group that Stiland ran at Lifestyles for the …

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Amir Samaan, 39, a caring jokester loved to work and play

For someone who treasured his routines, Amir Samaan had a lot of tolerance for disruption, especially if it was his own good-humored mischief creating the havoc.  Seemingly everyone had a good time with Amir – his family, everyone at Lifestyles for the Disabled and at his Mount Loretto group residence, even the clergy at Archangel …

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Coletta Bailey, 48, lived life with style, humor and determination

Coletta Lurlean Bailey was a woman on the move.  Tall and stylish, she was often at the center of a group of friends having a good time. Depended on for her honesty and humor, she had strong opinions about what she wanted and didn’t hesitate to try something new or advocate for something better. She …

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Tanasia Alamo, 25, had a gift for therapeutic hugs and a passion for pro wrestling

Sheila Alamo has a fond memory of her infant daughter Tanasia locking eyes with her and smiling. “She stared at me intently and smiled,” said Ms. Alamo. “Almost like ‘Mommy, I’m going to be ok.’ It was comforting.” Known for her hugs and unconditional love from the moment she met you, Tanasia, with smiling light …

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Writing a Fable: All Happenin’ at the Zoo

With animals as the main characters, what better place is there than the local zoo to inspire writing a fable?  That’s where the Lifestyles for the Disabled’s College Group met while participating in a Writing a Fable Workshop. The Staten Island Zoo inhabitants stirred the imagination for the creation of some funny, rebellious, sympathetic and …

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Writing a Fable: Stories and Words to Live By

A rebellious peacock, a distracted osprey and a clueless horse: The Writing a Fable workshop at Lifestyles for the Disabled led to the creation of some memorable and charming characters, entertaining stories and thoughtful words to live by. With experience working independently, the College Group members wrote their own fables with discussion and feedback from …

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