[CT-NFB] Steve Famiglietti

Thu Dec 1 09:36:44 UTC 2022

hi, Jim, that would be absolutely wonderful. Esther

Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 13 Pro Max!

> On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:47 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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