Mr. & Mrs. Gaetono DiBenedetto; Jerry Lotrecciano; Mr. & Mrs. John DiMilio
Mr. & Mrs. Gaetono DiBenedetto; Jerry
Lotrecciano; Mr. & Mrs. John DiMilio
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The Cystinosis
Foundation, New Jersey Chapter held its 16th Annual Dinner/Dance March 18, at
the Cameo in Garfield, New Jersey. The event was a resounding success, with 350
in attendance. Music was provided by Desiderio Music. Desiserio excels in
Italian/American/Latin music. . Members of the band are dedicated to helping in
the quest for research funds and provide the evening of music free of
charge.
Laura Chichelo was Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening
Federico and Giuseppina Taurozzi received the Humanitarian Award for 2,000. Mr.
and Mrs. Taurozzi have been supporters since the inception of the New Jersey
Foundation.
 Gerardina Lotrecchiano |
 Marybeth & Laura Krummenacher |
 Carmela Lotrecchiano; Baby Alexandria; Maria Turano |
Gerardina
Lotrecchiano, Laura Chichelo, Enza Marzullo and Maria Turano received awards
for their dedicated service The women have been devoted volunteers since they
were teenagers. Also, receiving Awards, were Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel M. Capozzelli,
President Emeritus. Msgr. Capozzelli also serves on the Board of the Cystinosis
Foundation.Current President, Gaetano DiBenedetto was the recepient of an
Award. Mr. DiBenedetto has also been with the New Jersey Chapter since its
beginning.
 Mr.&Mrs. DiBenedetto; Jean Hotz |
 Dr. Mary Jo DiMilio |
 Laura Krmmenacher; Jerry Lotrecchiano |
Jerry De Benedetto
was the recepient of the" Heart of Gold Award." from the Cystinosis Foundation.
Mr. Di Benedetto has been active in numerous clubs, but his great devotion has
been to the individuals with cystinosis.
Heartfelt thanks also, go to
Jerry and Carmela Lotrecchiano.
 Mickey Pugliese and her mother |
 Jack, Shea, Colleen, Kayle Hammond |
 Fedina Marini; Jean Hotz |