A few weeks ago, I wrote about the celebration of Tommy's 100th birthday. Since that time, there have been at least two other gatherings to celebrate this important milestone. It's a rare event indeed that we even hear about a centinarian's birthday, much less have the opportunity to be present and to celebrate the big event.
Last night, perhaps the largest of the birthday parties took place at the club. In attendance were at least 300 of Tommy's fellow Knights of Columbus and their wives. Tommy's family were all here too, except for one of his daughters who lives farther away and just couldn't make it for the party.
In a fitting manner, this young man, who has lived a life dedicated to serving others was honored at a banquet which was also a fundraising event for the Inner City Home, a local shelter that tends to the needs of the most fragile of our society.
In his own words, Tommy claims to have done a few things in his life, especially for the promotion of Catholic education in the Sudbury 'suburb' of Walden where he lived for many years. Last night, after having received acolades from friends old and new, he regaled us with stories of the years when he was so instrumental in opening the doors of a local elementary school in Walden, of his many years of service to the parish of St. Pius X in Lively, and of the enduring love he continues to cherish for his now-departed wife, and his children.
Funds raised from the sale of tickets for this gathering, and from a series of draws which were conducted there will soon find their way to the Inner City Home. Tommy was happy to hear that one of the local Colleges has also set up a bursary in his name which will assist one of the students for years to come.
Da nuovo, nostro amico, buon compeano!
Ad moltos annos!
Last night, perhaps the largest of the birthday parties took place at the club. In attendance were at least 300 of Tommy's fellow Knights of Columbus and their wives. Tommy's family were all here too, except for one of his daughters who lives farther away and just couldn't make it for the party.
In a fitting manner, this young man, who has lived a life dedicated to serving others was honored at a banquet which was also a fundraising event for the Inner City Home, a local shelter that tends to the needs of the most fragile of our society.
In his own words, Tommy claims to have done a few things in his life, especially for the promotion of Catholic education in the Sudbury 'suburb' of Walden where he lived for many years. Last night, after having received acolades from friends old and new, he regaled us with stories of the years when he was so instrumental in opening the doors of a local elementary school in Walden, of his many years of service to the parish of St. Pius X in Lively, and of the enduring love he continues to cherish for his now-departed wife, and his children.
Funds raised from the sale of tickets for this gathering, and from a series of draws which were conducted there will soon find their way to the Inner City Home. Tommy was happy to hear that one of the local Colleges has also set up a bursary in his name which will assist one of the students for years to come.
Da nuovo, nostro amico, buon compeano!
Ad moltos annos!
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