Dynamite Youth Center
THE DYNAMITE PHILOSOPHY
The Dynamite Philosophy is that every man makes his own destiny, and that he can shape his destiny by having convictions, positive values, and self-respect.
I, as an individual, must be prepared to meet my own weaknesses and overcome them. In order to overcome them, I must be aware. In order to be aware, I must communicate. In order to communicate, I must trust.
To achieve these goals, I must be honest with myself. In being honest with myself, I gain maturity and responsibility. By obtaining this, I find myself reborn to a constant betterment of my life.
Dynamite Youth Center
Happy Birthday DYC!
Fifty years of helping families struggling with addiction - sons and daughters caught in the vicious cycle of drug abuse. From our beginning, we believed in the resiliency of the human spirit; the power of families bonding together to find a better way - a fellowship in good times and in bad times.
It's amazing to reflect on the growth from an abandoned discotheque starting in the late 1960's until today - fifty-two years later helping hundreds upon hundreds of families finding recovery. So many young people are now back on track to accomplish whatever their hopes and dreams may be. I am many times humbled by the courage and tenacity that it takes in conquering the challenges that life presents. We are here now to celebrate together.
Thank you, thank you to all our supporters throughout the years and to all of you here tonight. You help make what sometimes seems impossible possible.
God bless,
Bill
Fifty years of helping families struggling with addiction - sons and daughters caught in the vicious cycle of drug abuse. From our beginning, we believed in the resiliency of the human spirit; the power of families bonding together to find a better way - a fellowship in good times and in bad times.
It's amazing to reflect on the growth from an abandoned discotheque starting in the late 1960's until today - fifty-two years later helping hundreds upon hundreds of families finding recovery. So many young people are now back on track to accomplish whatever their hopes and dreams may be. I am many times humbled by the courage and tenacity that it takes in conquering the challenges that life presents. We are here now to celebrate together.
Thank you, thank you to all our supporters throughout the years and to all of you here tonight. You help make what sometimes seems impossible possible.
God bless,
Bill
Dynamite Youth Center
50th Anniversary Advisory Committee
William A. Fusco ~ Karen Carlini
Dawne Marro ~ Sasha Mezeul
James Schneider ~ Gina Castrianni
James Fusco ~ Bill Dockery ~ John Sexton
Rick Thompson ~ Josephine Portuesi
Pat Peterson ~ Grace Hanlon
Dawne Marro ~ Sasha Mezeul
James Schneider ~ Gina Castrianni
James Fusco ~ Bill Dockery ~ John Sexton
Rick Thompson ~ Josephine Portuesi
Pat Peterson ~ Grace Hanlon
Dynamite Youth Center
Congratulations to our Honorees!
Marty Lyons
Sher Sparano
Ronald Williams
Dan A.
Dynamite Youth Center
Dear Billy,
Congratulations on your
Lifetime Achievement Award!
With Love and Admiration,
Your DYC Staff
Dynamite Youth Center
Congratulations & Best Wishes
to the Staff of DYC!
For over fifty years our doors have been open
to every child that wants a healthy life.
We are honored to serve our organization and
keep this mission alive for as long as we
are needed.
With much love and appreciation,
The Board of Directors
Dynamite Youth Center
We recognize and salute
the selfessness, creativity, endurance,
and commitment
of each and every member of the Dynamite staff
through fifty-plus years of saving lives.
Our Gratitude,
The Dynamic Youth Community, Inc.
Board of Directors
Dynamite Youth Center
A Special Thank You
To Our Very Generous Sponsors:
Mr. Dick Corbett
James & Christine Fusco
Heisman Trophy Trust
Flushing Bank
OneGroup
Upgrade Services
Mr. John Sexton
The Henry Family Fund
A "Dynamite" Family
The Fein Family
The Portuesi Family
Diamond Sponsor
Happy 50th Anniversary
DYC
The family of
DYC
The family of
Bill Fusco
is very proud of his
is very proud of his
Lifetime Achievement Award
and all he has accomplished in the past 50+ years.
We wish him, his staff, and all the members and graduates
much success and happiness in the future.
In memory of our parents
James and Julianne Fusco
We wish him, his staff, and all the members and graduates
much success and happiness in the future.
In memory of our parents
James and Julianne Fusco
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
A night of celebration that will forever be remembered.....
The music and entertainment
is provided with the kindness and generosity of
The Fein Family
The sweetest ending to a perfect night....
The scrumptious goodies & delicious desserts
donated
with the generosity and goodness of
The Portuesi Family
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The fire was dying
All that was left was a smoldering flame
You came along
And ignited the spark
Bringing new light into our lives
Thank you for helping us to live again.
Much Love, The 13th Wave
Vinny D ~ Steve L ~ John M ~ Mike R
December 23, 1981
Happy 52nd Anniversary to Billy & ALL Staff
Who Helped Shape DYC
Into Being The Best At What It Does
~Om Shanti
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Gold
Congratulations to
Bill Fusco, Karen Carlini
and all the Staff at DYC
for all the wonderful work you do!
Bill Fusco, Karen Carlini
and all the Staff at DYC
for all the wonderful work you do!
Best Wishes to the Honorees!
Cunningham & Cunningham, LLP
Attorneys at Law
451 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
212-679-0404
www.cunninghamllp.com / [email protected]
Cunningham & Cunningham, LLP
Attorneys at Law
451 Park Avenue South
New York, New York 10016
212-679-0404
www.cunninghamllp.com / [email protected]
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Silver
CONGRATULATIONS DYC
With DYC and Narcotics Anonymous
one has a superb chance of being
clean, sober, peaceful and happy
FAMILY PRACTICE - PEDIATRICS - ACUPUNCTURE
ALCOHOL-DRUG ABUSE CONSULTANT
MEDICALLY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
HOURS BY APPOINTMENT 845-626-5500
6743 Route 209N
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
John S. Lichtenstein, M.D.
clean, sober, peaceful and happy
FAMILY PRACTICE - PEDIATRICS - ACUPUNCTURE
ALCOHOL-DRUG ABUSE CONSULTANT
MEDICALLY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
HOURS BY APPOINTMENT 845-626-5500
6743 Route 209N
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
John S. Lichtenstein, M.D.
Copper
Congratulations and much gratitude to
Dynamite Youth Center.
The Hamid Family
Bronze
Congratulations on
50+ Years of Service
50+ Years of Service
to
The Staff and Boards of Directors
of DYC
and
Good Luck to the Honorees
Anthony Croce, CPA
Bronze
Bronze
Congratulations to DYC
for 50+ years!!
We are forever grateful and appreciate
your commitment and dedication to helping our kids!
Love,
Joe & Judy Dazzo
Love,
Joe & Judy Dazzo
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Congratulations to DYC!
Without you, this would not be possible!
Men's TCA Championships:
2007 * 2009 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012
2013 * 2014 * 2015 * 2016
2018 * 2019
Women's TCA Championships:
2013 * 2017
The DYC Softball Championship Teams
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To an amazing & generous DYC supporter & friend!!
We love you Kenny LiGreci
3/25/1959 - 3/8/2022
We love you Kenny LiGreci
3/25/1959 - 3/8/2022
Rest In Peace
The Hanlon Family
The Hanlon Family
Bronze
Congratulations to
the Staff of DYC
for over 50 years
of dedication and devotion to our kids.
Our deepest gratitude and appreciation
for giving us our son back.
Wishing you many more years of successfully saving lives.
The Mirovich Family
Bronze
Congratulations to
Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of
saving lives.
saving lives.
Joel and Mindi Landstein
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Congratulations to my sister, Karen,
Billy and the Staff of Dynamite.
For 52 years, you have dedicated yourselves to help end
the devastating cycle of addiction.
Your tireless commitment has saved countless lives
and will continue to impact present and future members
who rely on your many years of experience and compassion
to help them through such a difficult time.
Karen, we love you and are so proud of you,
Billy and all the Staff.
Keep up the great work you do!
Susan & Mario Mellone
Bronze
Bronze
Congratulations
to
Dynamite Youth Center
for 50+ years
of saving lives.
Nick Kaufmann
Bronze
Congratulations to
Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of saving lives.
Seafield Center, Inc.
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Congratulations and Best Wishes!
50 Years!
Wishing the Staff of DYC
continued success in saving the lives
of every child that comes through your doors.
Castellammare del Golfo - USA, Inc.
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We are proud to support
Dynamite Youth Center!
We wish you continued success
for the great work you do.
Zache Desire & Company CPAs
100 Park Avenue - Suite 1600
New York, New York 10017
212-351-5092 / 917-750-2116
email: [email protected]
website: DesireAndCompanyCPAs.com
We wish you continued success
for the great work you do.
Zache Desire & Company CPAs
100 Park Avenue - Suite 1600
New York, New York 10017
212-351-5092 / 917-750-2116
email: [email protected]
website: DesireAndCompanyCPAs.com
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Congratulations and Best Wishes
on your 50th Anniversary!
Forever grateful,
Marcella Zinkov & Family
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The Upstate Parent Group
is forever grateful to
Dynamite Youth Center
for their tireless work with our children!
Congratulations on 50 years of saving lives!
Upstate Parents Association
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Karen ~ Mom ~ Grandma
You make your family proud everyday
with your dedication to saving young lives
and restoring hope
for so many families in the community.
You are our rock!
Love,
Tommy, Michelle, Shea & Lorenzo
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God Bless You, DYC,
for all the hard work you do
to save these young adults.
We are forever grateful!
Cathy and Russell
Clarks House of Flowers
Full Page
The Levin Family
thanks DYC for your dedication and tireless commitment
to helping end the cycle of addiction.
Congratulations to our son, Michael, on 2+ years of sobriety.
We love you!
Full Page
Congratulations to DYC for 50
years of saving lives!
years of saving lives!
Great work to all of
the past and the present
Dynamite Staff!
The Farley Family
Full Page
Lawrence J. Sarnelli
1946 - 2019
The people who knew and loved you will never forget your humor, the stories you told, your smile and laugh.
1946 - 2019
The people who knew and loved you will never forget your humor, the stories you told, your smile and laugh.
All of what made you, you, are imprinted in our minds and hearts forever.
You are deeply missed
You are deeply missed
The Sarnelli Family
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Best Regards and Congratulations
to the Dynamite Family on your 50th Anniversary.
We can never repay Dynamite for what they did
for our son, Anthony Michael.
Dearest Anthony Michael,
There's not a day that goes by
that we're not thinking of you and missing you.
We love you always and forever,
Dad, Mom and your whole family,
especially your son, Anthony Paul
There's not a day that goes by
that we're not thinking of you and missing you.
We love you always and forever,
Dad, Mom and your whole family,
especially your son, Anthony Paul
The Scarnati Family
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Congratulations DYC!
We support The Scholarship Fund
and all you do to help
your alumni continue their education.
Friends of Josephine & Vito Portuesi
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Karen, Bill and Staff,
Thank you for 50+ years
of your tireless commitment and dedication.
We wish you continued success
in the years to come.
During the hard and hardest times,
you have endured and are our true heroes!
Jean Garcia & Family
Full Page
Brook-Island Fuel Oil Inc.
Friendly Reliable Service
1682 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718-621-FUEL
Congratulations and much gratitude to
Dynamite Youth Center
Frank LoPizzo
Friendly Reliable Service
1682 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718-621-FUEL
Congratulations and much gratitude to
Dynamite Youth Center
Frank LoPizzo
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Congratulations to the incredible Dynamite Family:
visionary founders, dedicated staff,
tireless volunteers and hardworking members.
tireless volunteers and hardworking members.
You have been offering hope and renewal
to so many for 50 years now.
I salute you and I am grateful
to have been a part of your community.
Kevin Armington, M.D.
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict,
but the ability to cope with it."
We are grateful for the staff, our families
and supporters of Dynamite for giving us the ability
to handle and take on life as we continue
to learn and grow within our recoveries.
With the support of The Dynamite Family,
we continue to achieve
a constant betterment of our lives.
Much thanks and appreciation to our forever family!
but the ability to cope with it."
We are grateful for the staff, our families
and supporters of Dynamite for giving us the ability
to handle and take on life as we continue
to learn and grow within our recoveries.
With the support of The Dynamite Family,
we continue to achieve
a constant betterment of our lives.
Much thanks and appreciation to our forever family!
Phase II Members
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Congratulations
to
Dynamite Youth Center
on 50 years of serving youth and families.
Congratulations to the Honorees:
Marty Lyons
Sher Sparano
Ronald Williams
Ellen Morehouse
Full Page
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Congratulations on 50+ Years DYC!
Wishing you continued success!
Forever grateful,
Alex Filis - 60th Wave
Specializing in kitchens, bathrooms & interior renovations
347-952-1449 / [email protected]
Wishing you continued success!
Forever grateful,
Alex Filis - 60th Wave
Specializing in kitchens, bathrooms & interior renovations
347-952-1449 / [email protected]
Alex Plus Contracting
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DYC STAFF & MEMBERS
Thank you for your good work
Brenman's Prime Meat Market
Since 1927
2496 Gerritsen Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11229
Thank you for your good work
Brenman's Prime Meat Market
Since 1927
2496 Gerritsen Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11229
USDA Prime Beef Only
Home of the Butter Steak and Bell & Evans Poultry
FREE DELIVERY
718-743-0555
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Samaritan Daytop Village
Full Page
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Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center on 50+ years and
thank you to all the staff for giving so many people a second chance.
I am forever grateful to DYC for saving my life and teaching me how to live. The Scholarship Fund has played a crucial role in my own pursuit of higher education, and I hope it impacts future members the same way!
Ilya Shikh, Completion ~ October 28, 2012
Discover Physical Therapy & Mobile Rehabilitation, Fall Prevention, Pain Relief and so much more in the comfort of your own home!
718-578-4668 / [email protected]
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
Happy Anniversary DYC
52 years of saving lives
Law office of Steven Kurlander
390 Broadway #5
Monticello, New York 12701
845-796-8948 / [email protected]
Jodi & Steven Kurlander
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Much gratitude to DYC!
You saved my son's life...
I am forever grateful.
IT DISTRIBUTORS
Industrial Cleaning Supplies
516-354-1078
www.itdistributorsinc.com
Ira Taranow & Family
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Full Page
Congratulations on
50+ Years!
Best Wishes
and
Continued Success
for all you do!
Verrazano Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Full Page
Congratulations and Best Wishes on 50+ Years!
Thank you to the Dynamite Staff for all you do!
VITO'S
AUTO REPAIR II
Complete Auto Repairs
Foreign & Domestic Cars
Managers: Vito & Giovanni
20 Grille Court, Staten Island, NY 10309
718-317-5700
With much gratitude,
The Portuesi Family
AUTO REPAIR II
Complete Auto Repairs
Foreign & Domestic Cars
Managers: Vito & Giovanni
20 Grille Court, Staten Island, NY 10309
718-317-5700
With much gratitude,
The Portuesi Family
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Thank you for saving my son's life.
He has DYC to thank for his family
and 42 years of a drug-free life.
I have DYC to thank for my great-grandchildren.
Arlene Mandart
To all the members at DYC,
Recovery is NOT out of reach!
NEVER give up as you are worth the fight!
Endless love & support,
The Family of Carl S. ~ 77th wave
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With your help so many lives have been saved
and so many more will be.
With Much Love and Gratitude,
and so many more will be.
With Much Love and Gratitude,
Cookie Zacchino
42 years ago I showed up at DYC asking for help.
I completed with the 15th wave
and I am now a 61 year old grandfather of two.
I have DYC to thank for all of it.
Doug Mandart
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Best Wishes to All!
J & J Grocery
1840 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11230
718-339-1961
Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of saving lives!
Loconsolo Paints
718-322-1111 / www. Loconsolo. com
for 50 years of saving lives!
Loconsolo Paints
718-322-1111 / www. Loconsolo. com
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Best Wishes to DYC!
Noble Coffee Roasters
3020 State Route 207, Campbell Hall, NY 10916
845-294-1056 / www.noblecoffee.com
Pride & Excellence In Every Cup
Noble Coffee Roasters
3020 State Route 207, Campbell Hall, NY 10916
845-294-1056 / www.noblecoffee.com
Pride & Excellence In Every Cup
Congratulations and much gratitude
to
Dynamite Youth Center
Kosenko & Associates CPA's PLLC
Half Page
Congratulations DYC on 50+ years!
We wish you continued success on the good work you do
Angelo & Son Tile & Marble, Inc.
Keep up the great work!
AAA - Z Automotive Repair LLC
49 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodridge, NY 12789
845-434-4023
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Congratulation DYC for 50 years of amazing service &
Congratulations to Dom S. upon his completion. You Did It!
The Burke Family
Congratulations to Joseph D., Michelle K., and Dan P.
on your successful completion of the Dynamite program!
Love, Carol D'Auria
Deepest gratitude to DYC staff.
So many families would be lost without you!
Thank you for your life saving work.
Dagny Duhamel
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Whoever saves a single life, saves the world.
Congratulations DYC on your 50th Anniversary!
The Sarnelli & Pilkerton Families
We congratulate DYC on 50 years of changing lives
With love and thanks from,
The DiGrazia-Morea Family
Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center
Eternally grateful,
The Family of James Angelo Moreno ~ 80th Wave
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Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of saving lives!
The Calabrese Family
Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of saving lives.
The Epelman Family
Congratulations and much gratitude to
Dynamite Youth Center.
The West Family
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Congratulations to Dynamite Youth Center
for 50 years of saving lives
Paul & Eileen Hartnett
Congratulations and Best Wishes
DYC Staff & Members
Bekir Uzunlu, I. T. Consultant
917-903-2366
DYC Staff & Members
Bekir Uzunlu, I. T. Consultant
917-903-2366
Congratulations DYC on 50 years of success!
Kristt Co.
845-794-6639 / www.kristt.com
Kristt Co.
845-794-6639 / www.kristt.com
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Best Wishes for Continued Success
Fallsburg Lumber Co.
13 Laurel Avenue, S.Fallsburg, NY 12779
845-434-6161
Best Wishes for Continued Success
Fallsburg Lumber Co.
13 Laurel Avenue, S.Fallsburg, NY 12779
845-434-6161
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Congratulations to DYC!
Manhattan Electrical Supply
Serving All 5 Boros ~ 718-339-5000
Congratulations to DYC!
Mittelman's Food Center
1823 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Congratulations! From all your friends at the
Sullivan County Democrat
845-887-5200 / www.scdemocratonline.com
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We support DYC!
Arrow Linen Supply Company, Inc.
www.arrowlinen.com / 516-246-8000
Best Wishes
2 in 1 Tire & Auto Center
718-377-4300 - 718-633-1980
2 in 1 Tire & Auto Center
718-377-4300 - 718-633-1980
Congratulations!
Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC
845-796-5919 / www.catskillvetservices.com
Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC
845-796-5919 / www.catskillvetservices.com
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Best Wishes from...
Cross Fire Wood
Hay Baling - Fire Wood - We Deliver
845-292-7176
Cross Fire Wood
Hay Baling - Fire Wood - We Deliver
845-292-7176
Best Wishes for Continued Success
Fallsburg Lumber Co.
13 Laurel Avenue, S.Fallsburg, NY 12779
845-434-6161
We Support & Congratulate DYC!
I. Zakarin & Sons, Inc.
5296 Route 42, South Fallsburg, NY 12779
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A Dynamite Family
Anna Marchini & Mario Crociata
Anonymous
Anonymous
Peter Benedetti
Robert & Michael Bennet-Herko
Aviva Brook
Name Listing
Brothers II Auto Body
Brunilda Lopez & Fred Boo
Stephen Castrianni
Theresa & Dan Cea
Debbie Culotta & Richard Rondinaro
Erik Dianni
Mike Flynn
Name Listing
Biff & Liz Folberth
The Fragapane Family
A Friend of DYC
D'Onofrio General Contractors Corp.
Patrick Henry
James Justice Kaback Service, Inc.
Lyudmila Kaufman
Name Listing
Thomas & Joan Killeen
Eileen Lanigan
Larry & Kathleen Liptscher - Chilcott
Loconsolo Paint
Stephanie Marshall
Michelle Mazzola
Gail McCormack
Name Listing
Michael & Dina Siano
Diane & Robert Montemarano
Katherine Muther
Anthony & Mary Ellen Orlando
Michael Rosenblatt
Adrianna Rysiek
Anthony & Carol Ann Scarnati
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Richard & Frances Schwarz
James Shakhnovich
John Shea
David Shearon
Daniel & Jayne Silletti
Rimma Skoraya & Family
The Tsers Family
Name Listing
Dino Vassilakos & Family
Dynamite Youth Center
STRANGERS
Life is a hard won way and love is too tender to know
When tired, fatigued and feelingless with the harder elements of
survival, we do not understand the importance of loving
Because tenderness was lost on the way and we turned from love
and lost what we should have taken care of
Sad eyes looked into sadder eyes, as we met in a troubled stare
Tired, defeated or both
I wanted to heal my sadness with a sadder one than I
Since the time before was passed and I knew you a long time ago
With no hope of you remembering me,
stranger looks at stranger
Julianne Larsen Fusco 1916-1987
Dynamite Youth Center
In Memory Of
"Our Journal Lady"
Naomi V. Ferro
Your expertise and tireless efforts
have made the Journal what it is today.
You are missed and loved by so many,
The Dynamite Family