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John Larish’s Story

John Larish has a way with words. An author of too many books and articles to remember, Larish has always been comfortable reading to a group. So when he was…

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Yetta Sher’s Story

Editor’s Note: St. John’s lost our dear friend Yetta Sher in 2016. This Faces of St. John’s story serves as a touching tribute of her spirit and the impact she made…

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Helen Rockwell’s Story

Long before Helen Rockwell became a resident at St. John’s Meadows, she had built a proud life of service and accomplishment. A 1937 graduate of the University of Rochester, Helen…

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Wendy Stopani’s Story

For Wendy Stopani, what began as part-time work as a certified nursing assistant at St. John’s Home on Highland Avenue has led to a fulfilling career as a “Shahbaz,” or…

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Kris Angevine’s Story

When it comes to long-term care, Kris Angevine strongly believes smaller is better. “It’s better for relationships with the residents and it’s better for the teams who take such good…

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Nelson Colon’s Story

As head of protective services at St. John’s Home, Nelson Colon has a clear and defined mission: to serve and protect the people who live and work here. From the…

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Mike Perri’s Story

Since becoming a volunteer at St. John’s Home in 2005, Mike Perri has become part of an extended family of fellow volunteers, staff members, and residents. Whether as a driver,…

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Art Trimble’s Story

Editor’s Note: St. John’s lost our dear friend Art Trimble in 2016. This Faces of St. John’s story serves as a touching tribute of his spirit and the impact he made on his friends…

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Dominic Puccio’s Story

From Wisconsin to Woodstock, Rome to Rochester, Dominic Puccio has seen and done a great deal in his 77 years. A Rochester resident since 1963, Dominic came to the Flower…

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Tom Hope’s Story

(Editor’s Note: St. John’s lost our friend Tom Hope in 2017. This Faces of St. John’s story serves as a tribute of his spirit and the impact he made on his friends, family, and…

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