[CT-NFB] Steve Famiglietti

Thu Dec 1 01:38:31 UTC 2022

Jim,
I love that idea, possibly we could discuss at our next Board Meeting?

Cheri
> On 11/30/2022 11:46 AM James Cronin via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>  
> Hi All,
> 
> Why don't we keep Steve's spirit alive by planting a tree in his honor
> - possibly at Oak Hill.  Jim Crronin
> 
> On 11/30/22, james Scrimgeour via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Steve was definitely an awesome guy! When I was looking for speakers for the
> > At Large chapter, he was always willing to help. His presentations were
> > excellent. He answered all our questions thoughtfully and in great detail.
> >
> > I also attended many of his workshops at the NEAT center and state
> > convention. I especially remember that after one of his workshops, he took
> > the time to give me some practical advice about dealing with vision loss.
> >
> > He will be deeply missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to know
> > him.
> > 			Sincerely, Chrissy Scrimgeour
> >
> >> On Nov 30, 2022, at 9:55 AM, james Scrimgeour <scrimgeo at sbcglobal.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Nov 29, 2022, at 10:39 PM, kristen dockendorff via CT-NFB
> >>> <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 2:39 PM Jen via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> >>> <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>> I interned with Steve at Vision Dynamics years ago. He was such a nice
> >>> guy. He also brought food for us to share...
> >>>
> >>> On Monday, November 28, 2022 at 09:07:36 PM EST, CHERI DUQUETTE via
> >>> CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> He was a wonderful person, I too just cannot wrap my head around what
> >>> happened to him.  I didn't know him well, but each time he spoke, be it
> >>> at the convention or as recently as one of our chapter meetings, he was
> >>> such a pleasure.  I know life isn't fair, we have all had our share of
> >>> hardships, but this just shouldn't have happened and I cannot settle it
> >>> within my heart. Esther and others who knew him much longer than I, my
> >>> heartbreaks with you all. We need to keep his light shining!!
> >>> Cheri
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On 11/28/2022 9:48 AM Esther Levegnale via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> >>>> <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> hi, Hamit,  yes, he was definitely a family friend. I sorely miss him. I
> >>>> just can't get over what happened to him. Take care. Esther
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Nov 28, 2022, at 8:50 AM, hamitcampos--- via CT-NFB
> >>>>> <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Oh wow he was practically a family friend then. Yes I can still hear
> >>>>> him in my mind. As I said I met him at Vision Dinamics. Ah then I
> >>>>> really got to hang out with him at Leap.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> From: CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>>>> <mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org>> On Behalf Of Esther Levegnale via
> >>>>> CT-NFB
> >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 2:35 AM
> >>>>> To: NFB of Connecticut Mailing List <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> >>>>> <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>>> Cc: Esther Levegnale <elevegnale at sbcglobal.net
> >>>>> <mailto:elevegnale at sbcglobal.net>>
> >>>>> Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Steve Famiglietti
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> hi, Jim and everyone, I knew Steve for a long time. In fact, when I
> >>>>> lived in my grandmothers house where I grew up, his aunt Sandy and I
> >>>>> used to get together and play together and go to movies together at
> >>>>> Cetera. Steve was absolutely wonderful and he will be sorely missed.
> >>>>> Esther
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Nov 27, 2022, at 7:43 PM, Jim McCollum via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
> >>>>> <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Steve was a wonderful person, and he’ll be missed by many.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> He collected cuckoo clocks. A few years ago I was on a conference call
> >>>>> with him, and all those clocks started going off at once. We had to
> >>>>> pause until they were done.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My prayers are with the families of Steve and his partner.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Jim Y. McCollum
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Board Member and Legislative Coordinator
> >>>>>
> >>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 860-581-0430
> >>>>>
> >>>>> j.mccollum64 at comcast.net <mailto:j.mccollum64 at comcast.net>
> >>>>> http://NFBCT.org <http://nfbct.org/>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Nov 27, 2022, at 7:06 PM, Veronica Alston via CT-NFB
> >>>>> <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My prayers and deepest sympathies to the Famiglietti Family.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I did not know him personally, but I’ve heard nothing but good things
> >>>>> about him and how amazing of a computer instructor he was.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 6:54 PM Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB
> >>>>> <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Dear Federation Family, friends, and partners,
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Many of you have already heard and perhaps many of you have not. On
> >>>>> Wednesday, November 23rd in the early morning, Steven Famiglietti and
> >>>>> his partner Cory Richmond were stuck and killed by a speeding driver on
> >>>>> Blue Hills Avenue. The driver has been charged with two counts of
> >>>>> second-degree manslaughter and reckless driving. For those of us who
> >>>>> knew Steve this is of little solace. I first met Steve at Vision
> >>>>> Dynamics at the beginning of my vision loss journey. I last saw him at
> >>>>> the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut state convention on
> >>>>> November 4, 2022. If you knew Steve, he was as kind and caring the
> >>>>> first time I met him as on the last. I personally got to know Steve
> >>>>> well when I worked for Silver Lining Technologies. Our office was in
> >>>>> the NEAT (New England Assistive Technology) building on the Oak Hill
> >>>>> campus. Steve’s office was around the corner from mine. When I would
> >>>>> eat lunch, I’d join the employees of NEAT. We had a grand time. Steve
> >>>>> and I were the only people with guide dogs, so we had a lot to talk
> >>>>> about.  Steve was a kind and patient teacher of many assistive
> >>>>> technology apparatuses for the blind and visually impaired. There are
> >>>>> no words that describe how much he will be missed by me and all that
> >>>>> new him. Below please find information on his wake and service. God
> >>>>> bless you Steve, may he hold you in the palm of His hand.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/steven-famiglietti-obituary?id=38228872
> >>>>> <https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/steven-famiglietti-obituary?id=38228872>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Best Regards,
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Maryanne Melley
> >>>>>
> >>>>> President
> >>>>>
> >>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 860-212-5549
> >>>>>
> >>>>> maryanne.melley at gmail.com <mailto:maryanne.melley at gmail.com>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
> >>>>> reality
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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> >>> I first met Steve at vision dynamics also. Probably in about 2005 or six
> >>> something like that. More recently in the last 10 years I have been
> >>> attending the guide dog Reup that he and Andrea run. It’s been absolutely
> >>> wonderful. I also can’t quite wrap my head around it and hear his voice
> >>> constantly..    I’ve also been on some different committees and attended
> >>> some support groups with Steve as well. I love hearing about his storm
> >>> chasing adventures. During our zoom meetings of the guide dog group you
> >>> could always tell what time it was because the collection of cuckoo
> >>> clocks would go off. So many memories I just can’t believe it hold tight
> >>> everybody we’re all supporting each other
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