Final Farewell to our Beloved Friend - Jeff Whitehouse!
Thank you to the members of our Club who came together at Dwyer Funeral Home on Sunday, May 18, to pay respect to and serve as a Rotary Honor Guard for Jeff Whitehouse, and to all who gathered at a Mazzeo’s afterward for laughs and libations. The proceedings were as solemn and reverent as the man himself (make of that statement what you will). The photos and memorabilia on display showcased what was important to Jeff. The materials celebrated what Jeffrey loved and took seriously, including his deep dedication to Rotary. They also demonstrated the spirit of someone who knew how to sling agricultural byproducts with the best of them, and who also had very little patience for, let’s say, bovine feculence. If, as Jeff often commanded, we’d all do well to “Get a [redacted] Life!” we can only hope to live as fully as our friend Mr. Whitehouse.
The Board approved a match of all fines raised at our meeting on Thursday, May 22, with all proceeds being donated to the Jeff Whitehouse/Paul Harris Fellows Scholarship. Thank you!
Thank you to all who participated and contributed towards the Scholarship! If you forgot your money/check and went on the Jay Bailey Plan - As you Promised - Please provide your donations to the Finance Ministry if you have not done so already!
Roger Gibboni, Sylvia Zygawski, John Murphy, Jay Bailey, Carol J. Leibinger-Healey, Sherman, John Hudnall, Eric Ungwitter, Gwen (our lovely vocalist), John Perreault, Adrienne DeBieux-Speed, Nick Kirchner, Jeff Hassett, Marc Busch, Eric Schaffer, John OBrien, Amy McNally, Tom Hammel
If I missed anyone or misspelled any names, apologies in advance!