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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I have sad news. Vinnie Tagliarino died on Wednesday, July 24. Vinnie’s wife, Cathy, called me. Vinnie was a founding member of the NFB of New York State in 1956. He served many years as the president of the NFB Buffalo chapter, beginning in 1977. He was the chapter president, except for 1 term in the eighties, until 1999. He then served 14 years as chapter vice president. Vinnie was a talented pianist and worked for many years as a piano tuner. Vinnie was also a long time member of the Lions Club. Vinnie was 92. There will be calling hours with the family on Sunday, July 28 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Rd in Williamsville 14221. There will be a service for Vinnie on Monday, July 29 at 10:00 am at St. Martha’s Parish, 10 French Rd in Depew 14043. Chris Minkler, president NFB Buffalo chapter. <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>