THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 Page 5 Chelsea Soldiers Home receives $1K donation from Air Cargo Club of NE By Tara Vocino F or the first time, members of the Air Cargo Club of New England (ACCNE) presented the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Family Council with a $1,000 check on Tuesday afternoon, hoping to make it an annual event. “The veterans are family to us,” Family Council President Cathy Senesi said. “A lot of them don’t have anyone visiting them, so this money will be helpful to veterans.” Senesi said the money will be used to fund social events, including dinner at Jimmy’s Steer House or The Continental Restaurant, haircuts, playing cards, bingo and coffee/ donuts. ACCNE Board Member Christopher Barry said he’s glad to help out with veterans’ day-to-day needs through his nonprofit organization, which advocates for air cargo, truckers and warehouse workers. Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Chaplain Father Patrick Healey with Air Cargo Club of New England Board of Directors Member Christopher Barry Vietnam Era veteran Phil Tammaro and Air Cargo Club of New England Board of Directors Members Nicholas O’Brien and Christopher Barry during Tuesday’s check donation at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. Shown from left to right are, Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Family Council Vice President Celia Strangie, Family Council Secretary Patti Picardi, Family Council President Cathy Senesi, Joseph Senesi, 5, ACCNE Board of Directors Member Christopher Barry, Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Recreation Director John Davis, and ACCNE Board of Directors Members Nicholas O’Brien, Timothy Cogswell, and George “Bud” Mercuri. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino)
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