A dedication and a new member

Group of six people standing outdoors around a bench, one woman reading from a paper.

Our Chapter recently held a dedication for deceased members Joe Bellantuono and Doug Rigg who were also beloved Hillsborough bocce players. Here President Rosemary Scardaville welcomed all attendees and read the many remembrances about both men recalled and written about by Mariann Cialdella.

A man reads from a folder to a small group outdoors in a park setting.

Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli read brief biographies about each of the men being honored.

Two people working together on assembling a wooden bench outdoors.

Janet Rigg and her nephew installing the plaque for her husband, Doug.

People outdoors, some taking photos, others observing an activity at a park.

Roz Bellantuono installing the plaque for her husband, Joe. Her son, also named Joe, is capturing the moment.

Two women sitting on a commemorative bench in a park.

It was a beautiful day for the ceremony!

All attendees were happy to be there.

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