cccf book 2011
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4TH ANNUAL
www.chrisfoundation.org
Saturday, November 26th 2011 • 6-10PM
NORWOOD ELKS HALL
Dinner &Silent Auction
Fundraiser
Live • Love • Laugh
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Live….Laugh…and LoveBy John McLeod
Live well dear friends In all you do,
Tho’ paths be old Or paths be new, But to yourself Be ever true, Live well!
Laugh often friends Tho’ passing years
Bring, sometimes, smiles And, sometimes, tears,
For mirth forever Warms and cheers
Laugh often!
Love much dear friends For love will bring
The healing joy And hope of Spring,
Where pain and fear may never dwell Nor anguish touch….
And so Live well, Laugh often too,
And more, dear friends, Love much!
An Inspirational Poem
Dear Family and Friends,
Thank you for your support of the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation. We created this Foundation as a way to celebrate the life and spirit of our son Christopher.
Our son was a charming young man who lived a beautiful life that was full of endless possibilities. He laughed often with everyone and was loved by all. Chris’s life was surrounded by magnifi cent family and friends who have always been there for us in our time of need. Although Christopher is no longer with us in presence, he is thought of and missed deeply every minute of every day.
This is our family’s fourth annual fundraiser. Each year, we are touched by the support and help we receive from family and friends to make this event happen. With the proceeds from our fundraisers the Foundation has been able to provide fi nancial assistance to individuals and organizations making a difference in the lives of many children.
In this program book, we have included an overview of those who have received funding from our Foundation with a spotlight on three of the organizations. Our annual recipients can be viewed on our website. As our Foundation matures, we hope to make an even bigger impact in the future of children’s lives.
We believe that our outreach is a way for us to celebrate and honor Christopher and his life in a positive, joyous way. Our goal is to help children in need to improve their lives, fulfi ll their hopes and dreams, and to make a better world for them. When we see Christopher again, we want him to be proud of the way all of us chose to revere his time on earth. We can never change yesterday, but we can make a difference today in the lives of needy children in Chris’s memory.
We are blessed to have supportive family and friends who have helped to make this fundraiser a success; without you this event would not be possible. We sincerely thank you for your participation and deeply appreciate your support, generosity, and love.
Sincerely,Peter II, MaryAnn, and Peter III
About the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation
The mission of the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation is
to fi nancially assist families in meeting the needs of their children
in various ways. The Foundation will assist needy children with
educational development, medical expenses for treatments, and
the well-being of a child by assisting with resources that may
allow them participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports
and summer camps.
Christopher lived a life full of love and laughter, surrounded
by a strong family. We celebrate Chris’s life by reaching out to
children in need and hope that Chris’s spirit will be felt by the
recipients of his Foundation.
The Christopher Catanese Children’s FoundationP.O. Box 2661• Westwood, MA 02090 • www.chrisfoundation.org
The Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation is a nonprofi t, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Thank YouWe appreciate the generosity of those who have donated, contributed auction items and placed ads and listings in this Program Book. As you review the auction items and read through the book, please consider patronizing these businesses when seeking professional services.
Special thanks to:
Ronnie Catanese for his creative and delicious culinary talents!
Thank you to all the kitchen staff and servers that gave of their time.
Neal Bocian and Christopher Paré of Neal Advertising for donating their time to design the Program Book. www.nealadv.com • nealinteractive.com
Keith McLaughlin and DS Graphics of Lowell for donating the printing of the Program Book. www.dsgraphics.com
Many thanks to all attendees, contributors to the auction, ad sponsors, donors and all the volunteers who helped put this event together!
“Thank you for giving. You’ve touched people and know it. You’ve touched people and never may know it. Either way, you have
something to give. It is in giving to one another that each of our lives becomes meaningful.”
Daniela & Allen BouleyPaula CatanesePeter & MaryAnn Catanese Peter Catanese IIIRichard & Melissa CataneseRobert & Stefania CataneseRonnie CataneseSteven & Patty CataneseAngela & Jason Cunningham
MaryAnn CatanesePeter Catanese IIILinda DeBenedictis
Steve & Stephanie DamataMarybeth Damata Linda & John DeBenedictisCharlotte DeRosa Colleen FabrizioRev. John McLaughlin Gail & Mark PinkhamPeter Strano
Rev. John McLaughlinGail PinkhamA.J. Nary
Committee List
Board of DirectorsPeter Catanese II
Schedule for the Evening
In memory of all ourfamily and friends
we dearly love and miss.You are forever in our hearts.
6:00 – 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour/Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres
6:00 – 9:00 pm Silent Auction open for bids
7:00 – 8:00 pm Welcome & Dinner (served through buffet stations)
8:30 pm Coffee & Desserts
9:00 pm Silent Auction bidding closes
10:00 pm Raffl e winner drawn & Evening concludes
VINCENT A. DiIORIO, INC.CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Vincent A. DiIorio, Jr.Vice President
89 Access Road, Suite 18Norwood, MA 02062
Tel: (781) 255-9754Fax: (781) 255-9725
email: [email protected]
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Christopher CataneseFrom Tom & Kate Eysie
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89 access road • unit 16norwood, ma 02062781.769.4969fax 781.769.8888
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
COMMONWELTH OF MASSACHUSSE
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OHN R. PERRY. JR.
NO.3758NORWOOD
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D. Cliff ord Construction Co., Inc. • Norfolk, MA 02056TEL: (508) 668-1127FAX: (508) 668-1190
Showroom: 277 North Main Street, Mansfi eld, MA 02048 • Tel: 508.339.4448 • [email protected]
“Adversity hasthe effect of
eliciting talents,which in
prosperouscircumstances
would havelain dorment.”
– Horace
Chris,Chris,Your Light Is Everlasting.Your Light Is Everlasting.
Love, John & Ann Marie CantyLove, John & Ann Marie Canty
Nationally Recognized,Award Winning Leader
in Professional Construction Management Services
Peter, MaryAnn and Peter:Congratulations - Keep up the good work!!!
ChristopherCatanese
Always In Our Hearts
An Arrow Forever
ChristopherCatanese
Always In Our Hearts
An Arrow Forever
CChristopherCatanese
Class of 2001
Always In Our Hearts
An Arrow Forever
“Doubt Doesn’tDictate Destiny,Decision Does.”
– Charles ‘Mask” Lewis
In Loving Memory of Chris CataneseAnd thanks to the Catanese FamilyFor all you do in the community.
The Hentz Family
Lee Iacocca
JOHN NICOLAZZO & SONLANDSCAPING LLC
JOHN NICOLAZZOOwner
251 Lexington StreetAuburndale, MA 02466
Franciscan Hospital for ChildrenAt Franciscan Hospital for Children, our mission is to provide compassionate care and education to children with special health care needs and to help them reach their full potential. This year The Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation was a sponsor of the Adaptive Bicycle Summer Camp
launch at the Franciscan Hospital which allowed families to participate in the camp for free.
The Adaptive Bicycle Summer Camp program developed by physical therapists in the Research Center at Franciscan Hospital for Children introduces adaptive bicycles to children with special needs to give them the opportunity to ride! Twenty-four children, ages 4-19 years, participated in this intensive “Bike Camp” for three hours per day for one week. Children had a variety of disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, and Down Syndrome.
Children learned to ride one of 13 bicycles that were adapted to fi t their unique needs. Physical and occupational therapists fi t each child with the proper bicycle and helmet and taught them the rules of the road and how to ride. A key feature of the Bike Camp is that campers learn a skill they can continue to use with family and friends. And by practicing these new “biking skills”, children are improving their fi tness and gross motor skills while participating in a fun sport. Families can rent adaptive bicycles through Massachusetts Park & Recreation programs, as well as other programs around the state.
Palin Rose Meyer FoundationOn February 28, 2011, Palin Rose Meyer was born, shortly after her birth she was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). She is the only child in St. Johns County, Florida with this very rare condition. Fortunately Palin began growth hormone therapy which is beginning to make a difference in her young life; however the struggles of sleep apnea, a feeding tube, hypotonia and the obvious severe fi nancial strain of an atypical newborn have made life
challenging since her birth for her family. Palin is in the “failure to thrive” stage of this syndrome, she and her family have a long road ahead of them before life becomes consistent and normal again.
It is estimated that PWS affects one in 12,000 to 15,000 births. This syndrome affects both males and females and all ethnic groups. Currently there is no cure to date, no medications or procedures are successful in staving off the relentless hunger. However, growth hormone has been effective in increasing height, improving body mass and metabolism, and boosting strength, energy and cognitive development. The Christopher Catanese Foundation provided support to this organization to help bring awareness to PWS and increase its
funding for research.
Spotlight on Recent CCCF Recipients
The Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation is proudto support the building of the BeLikeBrit Orphanage in Haiti.
In honor of Christopher, one room in the BeLikeBrit Orphanage will bear Christopher’s name to keep his spirit alive and
continue the Foundation’s mission of helping children in need.
The Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation
In 2011 support and funding has been provided to:
• The Catholic Center at Boston University, Boston, MA www.bu.edu/newman • ChildFund International www.childfund.org • Cradles to Crayons, Brighton, MA www.cradlestocrayons.org • Franciscan Hospital for Children - Summer Bicycle Camp www.franciscanhospital.org • Friends of the Chinese Catholic Church Hearts for Hope www.wickedlocal.com/mansfi eld/newsnow • Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island www.mass.wish.org • Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation, Norwood, MA www.norwoodcoh.org • Norwood Military Family Support Group (Benefi t for the Brady Family) • The Palin Rose Foundation, St. Johns County, FL www.palinrose.org • Jeff Parker Charitable Fund, Foxboro, MA www.jeffparkerfoundation.org • Sleepless in San Diego 2011, San Diego, CA www.sleeplesssandiego.kintera.org
Our annual donations are tracked online atwww.chrisfoundation.org.
Chrysler Motors LLC supports the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation.
Helping Children In Need
21 Eastbrook Rd.Dedham, MA 02026
Giogio Petruzziello(781) 326-7612(781) 326-2528
Randolph Chrysler Jeep572 S. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368
www.randolphchryslerjeep.com
781-961-1550800-930-1550
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“Alone we can
do so little;
together we can
do so much.”
– Helen Keller
JEFF PARKER CHARITABLE FUND P.O. BOX 693
FOXBORO, MA 02035 Tel: (508) 543-8237
WWW.JEFFPARKERFOUNDATION.ORG
The Jeff Parker Charitable Fund is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) Fund
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“Life is really simple,
but we insist on making
it complicated.”
– Confucius
In Loving Memory of Christopher John Catanese
Newenglandpatientsrights.orgP.O. Box 141 ~ Norwood, MA 02062 • 781-769-5720 • [email protected]
NEPRG is a nonprofi t, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization
In Loving Memory of Our Godson Christopher John His Grandparents Peter and Flora Catanese &
Francis and Antoinette DeBenedictis
We know that you are all watching over us and are proud of the good deeds of the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation. You’re always in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Linda and Uncle John
McGee Family Dealership
McGee Chevrolet 1455 New State Hwy Raynham, MA 02767 • 508-821-7812
McGee Toyota Route 53, Hanover, MA 02339 • 781-826-8333
www.mcgeecars.com
Love Much
Live WellLaugh Oft en
Helping Children In Need
Is Proud And Honored To Support The
In Loving Memory OfChristopher Catanese
Peter Strano Financial Advisor
Baystate Financial Services 100 William Street, Suite 300 Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481 [email protected]
Call Peter today at 781-239-2065
As Life Changes,So Do Your
Financial Needs
Ed LaborioVice President RemarketingFleet Lease, Sales
Offi ce: 781.596.8500Cell: 781.858.2682Fax: [email protected]
Lynnway Auto Auction400 Lynnwayaka400 Charter WayNorth Billerica, MA 01862
www.lwaa.com
This page is reserved For
Christopher Catanese“This Page Is Impossible to Fill”
You will Forever be Missed-Neal Bocian
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Norwood & RaynhamNorwood & RaynhamNorwood & Raynham
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In Support of the Spirit and Mission In Support of the Spirit and Mission
of the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundationof the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation
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In Loving Memory of Christopherand
In Support of the Spirit and Mission
of the Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation
Live Well • Love Often • Laugh Much