THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 3, 2023 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 memorable. As a team, they were always eager to lend a hand then often enough silently slipped back into the background. “Lorraine’s and Fred’s volunteer work was from a generous giving heart that these two have in common. Often this team would volunteer and assist many neighbors in need through the years. “Lorraine smiles friendly and offers pleasurable hospitality and Fred’s welcoming and charming with his warm sense of humor. “Wishing you many more fun joyous times of family togetherness. “Fred and Lorraine are a delightful couple to chat with and often they finish one another’s sentences or thoughts. They are very close and it’s a beautiful thing to see. Thank you for such a gracious visit “Congratulations on your Successes. “We ALL Thank you for ALL you do! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” “Shout Outs” to the Castrabertis We didn’t receive any reader nominations for “shout outs” this week. So, we will use our editorial discretion in coming up with a worthy candidate. A press release crossed our desk from the people at Care Dimensions, the state’s largest hospice and palliative care provider. It cited “a generous donation from Steven and Trisha Castraberti, owners of the iconic Prince Pizzeria in Saugus.” The press release is worth repeating. So, here we go, as we give an explanation for this week’s public recognition of a noble deed: “Their donation, in the form of restaurant gift cards, will be given to patients and families who could benefit from a prepared meal during their hospice journey,” the press release went on to say. “My mother was in hospice last year,” said Trisha. “I remember there were days when she wasn’t eating, and so I was forgetting to eat. It’s important to have food around, so that you have the strength to support your loved one on their journey.” “Steven’s mother was cared for in 2001 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, which is operated by Care Dimensions. He remembers the exceptional compassionate care they received, and said it was important to find a way to help other families who are caring for those at end of life. “We were lucky in that we were able to take time off to spend time with our loved ones towards the end,” said Steven. “But we know a lot of people can’t do that. We hope this donation will help ease that burden a little bit by providing a meal ............... and giving them one less thing to worry about.” “As a non-profit organization, Care Dimensions mission is to provide a quality end of life experience to everyone. The Care Dimensions Family Fund is an existing program, which is funded through donations and benefits patients who are struggling financially. It helps to pay for non-medical needs such as food, clothing, and utilities. This donation will further advance that effort. “We can’t thank Trisha and Steven enough for this amazing donation to our patients and families and we look forward to working with them in the future,” said Dr. Stephanie Patel, Care Dimensions President & CEO. “These families are going through so much and a complimentary meal means they can spend more quality time with their loved one.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19
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