New Haven Independent

Six years back our uncle Anthony Natale Sr whom lives in Chandler AZ, was diagnosed with a rare pharyngeal cancer. He battled this for a year receiving his lifetime limit of radiation and several rounds of chemotherapy, he won the battle and was in remission for two years. Unfortunately, two years ago the cancer returned, he’s had several rounds of chemotherapy treatments to date and has had some improvement. Feeling helpless as he lives so faraway and couldn’t help him. The Altieri Family and Friends gathered together and joined American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. This overnight experience has been tremendous and we hope that will all our prayers he will beat this cancer again! We love you Uncle Ant.

During the event, teams of friends, faculty, and community-members gather around the track and walk throughout the night. The goal was to have one member of each team on the track at all times throughout the event (the “Relay” part), but much of the fun also took place off the track in what is a powerfully moving vigil and massive fundraising events. American Cancer Relay for Life and Yale University plan a lot of exciting and entertaining events through the night along with delicious food donated by local businesses. Everything from Rockband Tournaments, eating contests, music bands, dance performances and more. This year, their guest performance was Nick Pitera. His voiceovers were great!

We are definitely looking forward to next year’s Relay.

In Memory of John Altieri Sr., Angelo Altieri, Yoshiko Archambeault, Betty Little, Uki Ortiz, Barbara McVeigh, Patricia Carboni, Miguel Lugo, Harvey Pachter, Sharon LeMieux, Helen Mastracchio, Aurelia Cruz, Juan R. Lamboy and Carmita.