[CT-NFB] Steve Famiglietti

Wed Nov 30 16:46:26 UTC 2022

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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