Although the Spaghetti Dinner is now but a page in our book, we'd still like to take this opportunity to perhaps give back in some way to those who gave so generously to us. No more can be said about our Committee that hasn't already been said! We, no doubt, had the best group of people ever working together for one cause. Everyone brought their talent to the table and we all, literally, meshed together. Thank you and may God bless you all for how you blessed us!
The IFH and their group of volunteers can certainly hold a candle to our team! They all gave of themselves and treated us like old friends as I hope we will all now be remembered!! Ray Ragozzine, Myron & Renee Esposito and all the guys (and gals) who helped make our day a success have a special place in our hearts! As Myron said, "This is what we do"...and they did. Better than we could have ever hoped for!! Their generosity and genuine love for people went beyond anyones expectations! Thank you all!
We all ate a wonderful dinner thanks to a number of people! Sam & Donna Santisi of Santisi's Institutional Foods (A Federally Inspected Portion-Control Facility) not only donated many items themselves, but helped us secure a number of donations, including the pasta from the George E. DeLallo Company. Santisi's sells to the public and they have a long list of products including fresh and frozen foods and dry groceries. Call them at 330-744-5061 and tell them that we sent you!! The meatballs also came from them and Alberini's Restaurant, Rachels Restaurant & Bar and Vernon's Cafe! The sauce was from Belleria Pasta & Pizza (Hubbard & Niles) and our bread was from Schwebels! Cakes courtesy of Lori Sajnozsky, JoAnne Perry and Sam's Club in Niles.
We were blessed with such a large number of donors and donations from many generous individuals and businesses alike. Special thanks to Michael Rotunno and Dr. Chris Knight and also to Big Family the World Pub, Chuck E. Cheese (Boardman) and Knightline Embroidery for their contributions. And a Big Thanks also go to Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, Zaratsian Builders, Inc., The Cleveland Browns Organization & Bobby Jones, The Cleveland Indians Organization, Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course, Komara Jewelers, Jack Carlton, Bob Hanley and Ruth Huntington for their gifts for our "Big Ticket" Chinese Auction.
Our Regular Chinese Auction of 117 items has many, many people to thank, more than our space allows at this time. We hope that everyone who gave of themselves so generously, by donations of gifts or of their time, knows how grateful we are to them.
Again, your love and support to all of us, especially over these last few months, means more than mere words could ever convey. Please know that your kindness is appreciated beyond belief and may God bless you ten-fold for all that you have done for us.
Love, Chris, Johnny & Jessica
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