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JULY 22, 2010 BROTHER
OF RET. P.O. RAY DALL and
UPDATE ON RET. P.O. PAT FIORITO |
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We received the following from Lou Hollander :
I am informed by Ret. P.O. Ray Dall,
adall1@comcast.net District 1, that his brother
Ret. Det. Bobby Dall is in Bayonet Point Health and Rehab in
Hudson Florida. Ray informs me that Bobby has cancer
throughout his body and that the doctors say he may have a
couple of weeks. I believe they have him heavily sedated.
Phone calls or visitations would not be recommended. Ray
request that we keep Bobby in prayer.
I just want to take this
opportunity to thank everyone in the Transit family who have
reached out to me during this troubling period. I want to
reassure all that I am doing well & the prognosis on my finger
surgery is a lot more positive than it was a week ago. As for
the A-fib; my cardiologist has me on a monitor which I wear
24/7 & also on medication. Hopefully, he can get it under
control. He did tell me that nobody dies from A-fib. ( that's
encouraging ). Once again, thank you all for your concern &
encouragement. Things like this just show how close a family
we are. I'll try to keep you informed as I learn anything
new.
Pat Fiorito
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JULY 7, 2010 RET. P.O.s AL PELLICCIA & PAT
FIORITO |
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We received the following from Lou Hollander :
Hi Lou:
I should have sent this to
you sooner, but... I just didn’t. Al had back surgery in
February and he is still recuperating. Then he had knee
surgery in June and is recuperating from that also. It’s been
a bad winter for us. If any of the guys want to contact him,
his email is
cappermt@gmail.com
or can call him at 516 753-4190. We look forward to seeing
you next year at the reunion.
Mella Pelliccia
Retired PO Pat Fiorito had an
unfortunate accident this past weekend. He was doing some
yard work and got his 2 fingers caught in a hedge trimmer. His
middle and index finger were affected. They had to perform
surgery and were able to save the fingers. There is a chance
that he may lose the tip of the middle finger. While he was
in surgery, he went into a-fib, irregular heart beat, which
the doctors are now concerned about. He has to see a
cardiologist tomorrow where hopefully he will find out what is
happening in this area. I spoke with Pat this afternoon and
he sounded very good, his spirits were high and very confident
that all will turn out well.
Pat would love to hear from you his phone # is 704-827-2335
and email address is
rito302@bellsouth.net
Our best wishes to Al and Pat for a speedy
recovery back to good health. |
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JULY 5, 2010
RET. P.O. CARL BOCKER |
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We received the following from Mike
Fanning through Lou Hollander :
I received a sad message from Chris
Kollmeier regarding Carl Bocker:
"Hi Mike,
I was contacted by Carl Bocker's brother in law who tells me
that Carl (Firearms, CROB, OCCB) is very ill with cancer and
is going through chemo. He retired about 10 years ago and has
lost touch with guys from the job. I was hoping you could help
put out the word with some guys from that generation and if
anyone wanted to give him a call it would give him a boost...
His number is 631-513-9870.
Thanks, Chris"
Hard to imagine someone as popular as Carl going through this
illness alone. I hope those of us who have shared some "soup"
and laughs with Carl in the past reach out and help him
through this.
Mike Fanning |
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JULY 5, 2010 UPDATE
ON RET. DET. GAMON STEWART |
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We received the following from Alex
Gilchrist:
Hi guys.
I just spoke with Beverly. She said that Gamon was sitting
up eating a very light diet. He is off intravenous feeding
and is steadily improving. She said the doctors are amazed
at his recovery rate. He is still in ICU and talking is not
an option at this point because of the tubes and
all. Beverly is doing OK. This is a message from
Beverly Stewart. Their phone # 718-949-9317.
I hope you received my previous reply just in case you did
not, please ask everyone to pray for him, he has a long way
to go. will keep you updated.
He enjoys it when I tell him some of his friends called, so
please feel free to call me early AM or late night. Thank
you
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JUNE 20, 2010 RET. DET. GAMON STEWART |
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We received the following from Alex
Gilchrist: I just received a
phone call from Beverly Stewart that Gamon underwent Open
Heart surgery on Wednesday, June 16th.
He is in ICU at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Beverly will
notify us when Gamon can receive phone calls or visitors. The
doctors sent her home to rest.
Today, June 20th, Beverly called
and said that he
was able to take a few steps yesterday. Gamon is in LIJ room
649, phone #718 430-5613.
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Gil
Our best wishes go out to Gamon for a quick recovery from
surgery and back to good health. |
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MAY 24, 2010 UPDATE
ON
RET. P.O. JAMES YOUNG |
We received the following from Alex
Gilchrist as received from Troy Henegan:
Fellow Workers,
I spoke with Jimmy
Young and he is back home. He sends a special thanks
to all who called. He realized how special you are to
him and you made him feel better with your calls.
He is resting and
watching his diet.
Thanks again,
"Troy Henegan"
Our best wishes to Jimmy for a speedy
recovery.
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MAY 2, 2010
UPDATE ON RET. P.O. RICHARD SAUNDERS |
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We received the following from Lou Hollander:
When I sent out this notice yesterday I had the wrong phone
number. Richie was released from the hospital this afternoon
and is now at home. His home telephone # is 407-518-9957 and
his email address is
cwousa@cfl.rr.com
He would love hearing from you.
Retired Transit
Police Officer Richard Saunders was hospitalized at
the Osceola Medical Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Richie
was taken to the hospital on Tuesday, 4/27, after
complaining of chest pains. Doctors determined that he
would need triple by-pass surgery, which was done on
Thursday. I had spoken with him today and he said he
is coming along well. They have him up and walking
around. I am sure he would love hearing from his
friends and well wishers.
Glad to hear the
good news. Our continued best wishes for a speedy
recovery, Richie.
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APRIL 29, 2010
RET. P.O. RICHARD SAUNDERS |
We received the following from Ret. Sgt.
Gene Robinson:
Information has been received that
Retired Transit Police Officer Richard Saunders is
hospitalized at the Osceola Medical Center in Kissimmee,
Florida. Richie was taken to the hospital on Tuesday,
4/27, after complaining of chest pains. Doctors determined
that he will need triple by-pass surgery which will done
today (4/29/10). His wife, Betty Jean, states that he is
in good spirits.
Further information and an update on his
condition will be posted when available.
Betty Jean can be reached at (407) 361-6612
Information received from Claude Pierre
and Bill Caraway.
Gene Robinson
Our prayers and best wishes go out to
Richie for a full recovery back to good health.- Tony |
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MARCH 30, 2010
RET. P.O. ARTIE RUNNIONS,
BARRY HORNEY |
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We received the
following from Lou Hollander:
Ret. P.O. Artie
Runnions
is at home recuperating after major heart surgery. I spoke
with Artie this morning and he says he is coming along well on
the road to recovery. He is in good spirits and would like to
hear from some of the guys and gals. Arties phone number is
386-446-4065, email address
arunnions@cfl.rr.com
SICK
DESK UPDATE BARRY HORNEY
This information received from Barry’s daughter Andrea
barwin41@cfl.rr.com
Andrea will see that Barry gets all emails that are sent to
him
My father was discharged
from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville this afternoon. He is now
"located" at the Grand Oaks Rehabilitation Facility in Palm
Coast, FL. He is in room 211 and may be reached at (386)
246-1270 (direct line). He is also allowed to have visitors;
no restrictions.
He is feeling a bit
more comfortable, but still, at this time, unable to
stand/walk. Hopefully, as he begins physical therapy, he'll be
"on his feet" again soon with minimal (or ideally) no
assistance. He is in good spirits and appreciates all of the
e-mails, phone calls and thought and prayers from everyone.
It means a great deal to my mom, sister and I, too! Thank
you.
As always, will keep
you posted of his progress.
God Bless,
Andrea
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FEBRUARY 20, 2010
UPDATES ON PAUL TROIANO AND BILL KEARNEY |
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We received the
following from Lou Hollander:
Paul Trioano
is home from the hospital after having his lung removed. He
has quite a bit of pain, but still would love to get some
phone calls. His phone number is 386-961-9328.
Bill Kearney
is on his way to Vegas, not to hit the casinos or do a few
shows, but to have a knee replacement. See email below from
his wife Amy, Bill's e-mail address is
tpdalways@aol.com
We will be having Bill's
knee replacement surgery here in Vegas on March 26, 2010. It
will be a three night stay in the hospital followed by three
weeks on crutches or a walker. He can fly back to New York
in two months and in six months, he will be completely
healed.
Say a prayer for all to go
well.
Thank you.
See you soon,
Love, Amy xoxo |
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FEBRU
RET. P.O. PAUL TROIANO
RET. SGT. STANLEY McDONALD
RET. P.O. BOB CACCHIOLI |
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From Lou Hollander:
Ret. PO Paul Troiano,
craftyandcheep@aol.com will be going into Shands Hospital
at the University of Florida in Gainesville to have the
remainder of his right lung removed. A number of years ago
Paul had to have a portion of his lung removed
Below is an email
received from Olive McDonald, wife of
Ret Sgt Stanley McDonald
Stanleigh28@aol.com
Hello everyone,
I am doing a little cut and paste here to try and cover all of
Stanley's buddies. As you know, he had foot surgery Tuesday of
last week and that went well. He had some pain but he is
almost pain free in that area now.
On Thursday morning the 28th, he suffered a serious stroke but
it is not life threatening according to the neurologist. He
was diagnosed with "expressive aphasia." The stroke was
located at the rear left lobe of the brain. There is no
disfigurement or paralysis but he has difficulty getting the
words out. He knows what he wants to say, but sometimes it
comes out different. Sometimes he gets it out right.
He left the hospital in Titusville on Tuesday of this week and
was transferred to a rehab hospital in Melbourne which is
about 45 minutes away. All the reports about Health South Sea
Pines have been good and so far he is progressing very
well. This morning, we said the Lord's Prayer together and he
did not hesitate or stutter from beginning to end.
Sea Pines is an aggressive rehab hospital and he should be
there 2-3 weeks. He is doing Occupational Therapy, Speech
Therapy and Physical Therapy.
He is on blood thinners now with the aim of him
not getting another stoke. I know some of you have already
heard about this and I am sorry about the delay in getting
this out, but it has been hectic. I have been staying with
him overnights and I look forward to when he can come home and
recuperate in a familiar setting.
He has a very sharp mind and it is working, just that he can't
always get out what he wants to say.
PLEASE remember us in your prayers and I don't know when he
will be able to get on the Internet again but you can send him
a card if you wish at 3615 Miriam Drive, Titusville, Fl 32796,
and if I don't get to reply to each person individually, I can
assure you that your prayers and wishes are dear to us and we
thank you.
God Bless.
Olive
(Stanley's wife)
I am informed by
Ret. Sgt Richie Pra,
richardpra@comcast.net that former P.O. Bob Cacchioli
is in hospice in the Ocala area and would like to get some
phone calls from the guys he worked with in 5 & 1. He has been
in there a couple of weeks and it doesn't look too good.
His cell phone number is 516-589-2711
Our prayers and best wishes go out to
these members and fellow officers. |
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February 1, 2010 RET. P.O.
BILL CARAWAY RECUPERATING AT HOME |
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From Lou Hollander and Gene Robinson
Information has been received that (Ret.
P.O.) Bill Caraway was hospitalized at the Lakeland
Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Bill was at
home recuperating from an earlier surgical procedure for an
aneurysm in his leg when he began experiencing extreme
weakness and low blood pressure. He was admitted to Lakeland
Medical Center where he was undergoing tests and treatment. He
was released late Saturday night.
Bill's home tel. # is (863) 858-1958. He would welcome a call
from his friends and former co-workers.
Information received from Claude Andre Pierre.
Gene Robinson
From Lou: I had spoken
with Bill earlier this afternoon and he was very up-spirited
and sounded great. He appreciates the calls he has received
and is looking forward to hearing from more of his friends. |
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January 27, 2010
UPDATE ON RET. P.O. JERRY COX |
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From Lou Hollander:
I am informed
that retired PO Jerry Cox had
a defibrillator put in
last Thursday morning.
Everything went well. The
procedure took 3 hours to do.
He went home on
Friday afternoon. Jerry claims he
has discomfort on the left side and will take 4-6 weeks
to be back to the way he
was before the operation.
People can email him
at
exgoalexcdirector@gmail.com.
He would love to hear from you
Rest
up, Jerry, and we'll see you at the meetings.- Tony |
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January 26, 2010
RET. P.O. FRANK STILLITANO |
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I just got off the phone this evening with
Lifetime Member, Ret. P.O. Frank Stillitano, having called
him about an address change. Frank tells me that he
hasn't been in good health the past several months and is
expected to undergo a kidney transplant in a few months.
Our best wishes go out to Frank and he will be cheered up if
you contact him at
kaitystar@tampabay.rr.com or by phone 813-473-3130. |
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