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Glenn Mazzola, 50, quiet and gentle, enjoyed the company of family and friends

Glenn Mazzola was a man of few words with an easy laugh. With dark brushy eyebrows over soft brown eyes, Glenn’s serious expression was completely transformed when he smiled. Although he maintained a quiet presence, he was ready to join in to the activity at hand.  “My brother Glenn was a kind and gentle person …

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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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Thoughtful and gregarious, Sal DiBenedetto, 59, wanted everyone to have a good time

Wherever he went, Sal DiBenedetto had a good time. And having a good time for Sal meant making sure that everyone else was having a good time too. Stocky and bespectacled with a neat white beard, he was a powerhouse of energy. His gravelly voice was a familiar sound wherever he was, whether singing or …

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