[CT-NFB] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] Update on Joseph Ruffalo

[Veronica Alston]

May God grant Comfort, peace and strength for Joe and his family.🙏🏼

On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 10:52 AM Phillip Magalnick via CT-NFB <
ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Please keep Joe Ruffalo in your thoughts and prayers. The New Jersey
> affiliate president, for decades, was recently diagnosed with cancer. See
> the note below from Linda Melendez, New Jersey, and another from Joe’s son.
> Joe was one of the first national leaders we met during our first
> convention. He is a great leader, a great mentor, and a passionate
> federation member.  Even after decades of active participation, he never
> slows down and actually was providing menu suggestions for this year‘s BELL
> Academy! Jo is also a national board member, And a veteran.
>
>
> Respectfully,
> P.A. Magalnick,JP
> 203-912-5783
> Justice of the Peace, CT
>
> Vice-Chair, Stamford Committee on Accessibility
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Linda Melendez via Chapter-Presidents <
> chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> *Date:* December 31, 2020 at 7:56:23 AM EST
> *To:* NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <
> chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Linda Melendez <lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* *[Chapter-Presidents] Update on Joseph Ruffalo*
> *Reply-To:* NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <
> chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
>
> 
> Greetings My Federation Family:
>
> Listed below is a medical update shared with the NFBNJ regarding Joe
> Ruffalo.  I want to share it with all you as I know Joe is loved across the
> country by all; please feel free to share as you see fit.
>
> Warmly,
> Linda Melendez, President
> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
> 732-421-7063
> Email: president at nfbnj.org
> *Website: **www.nfbnj.org* <http://www.nfbnj.org/>
> *Facebook: **https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238*
> <https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238>
> *Twitter: **@NFBNewJersey* <https://twitter.com/nfbnewjersey>
> *YouTube: **NFBNJTransformDreams*
> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEDbjGsCYHMlwd4gqpBPjg>
>
> *Live the life you want.*
> The National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey is a community of
> members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s
> blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they
> want.
>
> ****
>
> *Request for distribution by Janie Degenshein, NFBNJ Affiliate Board
> Member*
>
>
>
> This is the first of many updates I wish to share with our NFBNJ family
> about my brother Joe Ruffalo. Joe is in need of quiet rest at this time
> but knows that he feels the love and warmth of your prayers and thoughts. I
> wish to personally thank those that have reached out to me via email, text,
> or phone calls to share your heartfelt wishes. Over the next few weeks,
> there will be other updates we wish to share with our entire NFBNJ family.
>
>
>
> Below, my nephew, Joe's son shares his thoughts with you. If for any
> reason the method of sending well wishes is unworkable for you, just send
> an email to Janie Degenshein at jdegen16 at comcast.net and I will
> personally share them with my brother.
>
>
>
>
> ****
>
> Thank you all for reaching out concerning my dad, Joe Ruffalo. As many of
> you may know he has been suffering from terrible pain for some months now.
> His most recent bout has kept him in the hospital since December 7th.
> During that time, it was diagnosed that he has cancer. We are still waiting
> for all the details, but early indications are that it is not a common type
> of cancer.
>
>
>
> Dad has always been a fighter and is in good spirits, although very tired.
> I know many of you want to reach out and wish him well. The family, my mom,
> brother Jim and I, as well as his brother’s and sister’s appreciate this
> outpouring. For the time being I am asking that you do not call him. It is
> not that he doesn’t want to hear from you, but he needs to rest and quite
> frankly I have woken him up far too many times myself.
>
>
>
> In lieu of phone calls, I have created a special website and email address
> where you can send him well wishes. Feel free to share a funny story or
> moment, an accomplishment or something positive about your life. Dad loves
> to hear that. My aunt Jane Degenshein and I will be reading these to him on
> a frequent basis. We may not be able to respond directly to everyone, but
> rest assured he will get your message.
>
>
> Website: wishjoewell.com
>
>
> email: wishjoewell at gmail.com
>
>
> We ask that you keep both him and my mom in your thought sand prayers.
> Currently this is all we need and ask of you.
>
>
> Thank you all from the bottom of my heart,
>
> Joey Ruffalo
>
>
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