Beeb's passing

RESTIERI, Edward "Ed" 97, of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2013 at the Belleair Health Care Center. Ed was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the only son of Joseph and Emily (Campana) Restieri. He had two sisters, Frances and Rose who are now both deceased. Ed graduated from Boston English High School and Boston University, Class of 1936 with a degree in banking and finance. His career included positions with the Federal Government and in business management. In 1942 he married the late Ada Maryann (De Innocentis) and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. They had two daughters, the late Roberta Ann Nealon and Irene DeSisto of Largo, FL. Ed and Ada had two sons in law, Robert T. Nealon of Pocasset, MA and the late Joseph P. DeSisto, Jr. Ed was most proud of his four grandsons, Robert T. Nealon of Uxbridge, MA, Joseph E. Nealon of Hopkinton, MA, Jon P. Nealon of Brooklyn, NY and Jason M. DeSisto of Tampa, FL. Ed and Ada also have 12 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of the loving and caring staff at the Heron House of Largo, FL for their care and kindness to Ed since his arrival to Florida in 2010. Cremation will take place. Local arrangements are being handled by Moss Feaster, Largo, FL 727-562-2080. Condolences may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com.

Mary's Habitat Experience

I spent January 6-13 in Lucedale, Mississippi working with Habitat for Humanity.  I went with a group of 22 from Sacred Heart, and over the course of the week we built the majority of a house, worked in a Habitat warehouse, and helped out at an elementary school.  Meeting and working with the family who was to receive the house was amazing, because we all saw it go up together.  A mom, dad, two daughters, and a son now have a sound, awesome house to live in! It was an absolutely incredible experience and was so much fun!  We also got to experience the out-of-this-world southern cooking at every meal (carbs on carbs--we all definitely gained a few), and lovely southern hospitality.  We also got to visit New Orleans, the 9th ward where the levy broke during Katrina, and Bourbon street. I definitely recommend Habitat to everyone.  I would not have been able to go if not for all of your generous donations, which I thank you for with all my heart.  You not only helped me get down there, but you also helped a very deserving family get a new home.  A special thank you to Ann and Tom for organizing the money from the Christmas party, but I appreciate each and every one of your donations.  You guys are the best!!! Love you all<3 span="span">

Cape Cod Polar Bears!

2013 Monument Beach Polar Club Plunge! – The younger generation of plungers continues to grow!  The older generation keeps getting older!  Happy New Year 2013!