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WELL-BEING
A True Measure of Gratitude
– By Lisa Gonnering
Not long after marrying in 1957 , Luciano and Theresa Cravero began a lifelong connection to St . Joe ’ s with the arrival of three children , Robert , David and Linda .
Throughout their 55 years of marriage , and raising a family , Luciano and Theresa celebrated many joys and dealt with the everyday bumps and scrapes , stitches and fractures . From the birthing suites to the intensive care unit ( ICU ), the Cravero family was always cared for at St . Joe ’ s .
The last decade of Theresa ’ s life was spent in and out of hospital – often at St . Joe ’ s . She would share that she appreciated the exceptional care she received and how wonderfully it was delivered . It made a difference to her during those difficult years and until her passing in 2013 .
Just two years shy of his wife ’ s passing , Luciano was admitted to St . Joe ’ s . For three weeks he was visited and comforted around-the-clock in the ICU by family and friends . Luciano passed away at the Hospital in early 2015 .
“ Dad ’ s stay in the ICU was difficult ; the days were long , tiring and very emotional . But there wasn ’ t one day , one situation or one interaction with the staff that was anything other than respectful , kind , thoughtful and gentle ,” recalls daughter Linda .
Together , Luciano and Theresa planned to leave a gift to St . Joe ’ s from their estate . It was important for them to ensure the health of their family and the community for generations to come at the very Hospital where they had been so thoughtfully cared for all those years .
Now , the Cravero Family gift – recognized with a plaque in a renovated quiet room in the ICU – provides a private , quiet space for other families who are going through difficult times to come together , to share family memories , and to support one another . With more than 1,000 patients being cared for in St . Joe ’ s ICU each year , it ’ s a space where one family ’ s gratitude will be another family ’ s comfort .•
To learn more call Lisa at 905-522-1155 ext . 35978 or visit www . stjoesfoundation . ca / EstateGiftPlanning
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