Meet Our Donors

A Named Endowed Fund Creates Permanent Legacy for Two Lives

Through his Legacy Society bequest intention, Guy Castellano has created a gift that honors his late wife, Patti, and her care, to be realized after his own passing.

How Our Gift Gives Back (to Us!)

Meet Randi and Dave Petrovits, who created a gift to benefit their Nuvance Health hospital and provide them with fixed monthly income—for the rest of their lives.

Lifelong Connection to Danbury Hospital Culminates in a Generous Donation and Bequest Intent

Jo-Anne Price’s remarkable story of generosity reflects her lifelong connection to Danbury and its hospital. Jo-Anne grew up on Griffing Avenue; as a girl, she would often walk to Danbury Hospital to meet her late aunt, registered nurse Josephine (Melillo) Green—whom everyone affectionately called “Aunt Jaye.”

Kay Verrilli Leaves Legacy Gift to Northern Dutchess Hospital

An ardent supporter of Northern Dutchess Hospital, the late Kay Verrilli lived a life devoted to family, friends and community. Born in Poughkeepsie in 1930 and raised in Red Hook, New York, Kay was lured back to the area after graduating from House in the Pines Junior College.

To Honor Her Father: Valere Voorhees

When Valere Voorhees, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, died at 93 last December, she left a legacy gift to the hospital where her father worked for most of his life.

William Tyler

For 50 years—until his death earlier this year—trustee William Tyler helped to tether the legacy of the Thompson Trust to the evolving needs of the community, supporting NDH with more than $3 million in grants.

Richard Jabara

“In 2005, I secured my first charitable gift annuity with the Foundation at Danbury Hospital.”

Pamela Morganti

When she passed away in December of 2019, Danbury Hospital benefactor Pamela Morganti left a wonderful legacy gift to the Hospital. On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Gold Garage was renamed as the Morganti Garage to permanently memorialize the lifelong commitment and dedication that Pamela and her husband, Robert, gave to the Hospital.

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