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JFCS 'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon

'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon honors four veterans on Friday, May 29, at Michael's On East.


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 2:24 p.m. May 29, 2015
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JFCS hosted 'A Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards,' a benefit luncheon to support programs and services provided to local veterans on Friday, May 29, at Michael's On East. Georgie Alfano-Cronk, Linda L. Gould, Daniel Kunkel and Ted Smith were honored at the event. 

JFCS Board Chair Joe Mendels and Luncheon Chair Troy Scott
JFCS Board Chair Joe Mendels and Luncheon Chair Troy Scott
Ted Smith, Gerogie Alfano-Cronk,, Linda Gould and Daniel Kunkel
Ted Smith, Gerogie Alfano-Cronk,, Linda Gould and Daniel Kunkel
David Dignam and Barbara Brizdle
David Dignam and Barbara Brizdle
Brenda Maraman, Hillary Steele, Marie Monksy, Judy Cahn and Johnette Cappadona
Brenda Maraman, Hillary Steele, Marie Monksy, Judy Cahn and Johnette Cappadona
Sandy Beckley, honoree Linda Gould, Beth Dudd and Alicia Chalmers
Sandy Beckley, honoree Linda Gould, Beth Dudd and Alicia Chalmers
Ben Knisely, Jenna Harper and Robin Landacre
Ben Knisely, Jenna Harper and Robin Landacre
Veronica Miller and Ed Padilla
Veronica Miller and Ed Padilla
Mary Sczyrek and Micheline Sapia
Mary Sczyrek and Micheline Sapia

 

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