VNSHS Annual Report 2020

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Robert P. Cogliati, CPA Dear Friend,
President As I reflect on 2020, I do so in the context of fifteen years as a VNSHS
Board Member including seven years as Board President. While
Patricia M. Matos-Puente, MD 2020 ends my term as President, I am fortunate and forever inspired
1st Vice President to work with the dedicated, mission driven team of health care
professionals at VNSHS. Every interaction and meeting from clinical,
Ronald J. Duswalt, CFP, MSFS financial, human resources to community outreach- is guided by
2nd Vice President doing what is best and most important for our patients and the
community.
Gregory P. Garra, DO While it is said that nothing could have prepared anyone for the
Secretary COVID-19 pandemic, the unwavering commitment to mission and
our unique role as a small, independent health care organization,
William Pyszczymuka positioned VNSHS to pivot and respond quickly. Rooms at Hospice
Treasurer House were converted to negative pressure allowing for the safety
and care of both COVID and non-COVID patients, patient care
Katherine Moffatt plans were modified at a pace never experienced before and the
Honorary Chairwoman use of technology allowed for the critical communication amongst
patients, caregivers and staff. The longevity of employment at
Ralph E. Lambert VNSHS provides each employee with a deep understanding of their
Trustee Emeritus own role as well as their colleagues’ responsibilities allowing staff to
support each other. This organizational structure and commitment
Elizabeth Haeni, DPM to compassionate care enables VNSHS to serve every day including
David Harris, MD, MPH during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
As always, our continued gratitude to the community for your trust
Mike Hrichak and loyalty as many of our services and events were modified and
Barbara Kos-Munson, PhD, RN often ‘virtual.’ As a community-based organization since 1952 when
we were founded as first home nurse service in Suffolk County, your
John J. Lynch partnership is invaluable.
Michael L. McCarthy, Esq.
ROBERT P. COGLIATI, BOARD PRESIDENT
Peter Nolan
Frances A. Radman, Esq.

Judy Ross
Mary Skinas, MPA, BS, RN
Arlene D. Trolman, EdD, RN

David M. Weiss, PhD

VNSHS FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John DeFalco
President

Robert P. Cogliati, CPA
Vice President

David Harris, MD, MPH
Secretary

Teri L. George
Gregory Kennedy

John J. Lynch
Daniel Rossiter

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CEO's REPORT

Linda Taylor, MA, BSN, RN Dear Friend,
Chief Executive Officer Immersed in a year of unknowns and contradictions presented by the
COVID-19 pandemic, we are grateful to report that VNSHS maintained
CHIEFScEoXttEJC. WUilTliaIVmEs REPORT home health care and hospice services without interruption during
2020. We are fortunate as an agency to have been in a position of
Chief Financial Officer financial security, augmented by a grant from the CARES Act, to meet
the COVID-19 crisis head on when faced with an abrupt change of
Beth Rosenfeld, MBA, BSN, RN operations. We learned workflows could be maintained remotely
Director of Quality Assurance and utilizing technology and with committed IT support that facilitated
administrative processes, staff meetings and even virtual home visits
Performance Improvement between clinical staff and patients. We fine tuned patient care plans
to be focused and more meaningful than ever, augmenting patient
Andrea Cowles, MA, BSN, RN visits with virtual visits as an initial protective measure for safety. We
Director of Intake and learned we could protect Hospice House patients, loved ones and
Service Development staff by converting patient rooms to negative pressure. We learned
how our own staff supported each other at times when they were
Susan Bruder depleted from personal demands or through their own COVID
Director of Development infection or at-risk contact exposure. Overall, we learned we must be
vigilant and sensitive to changes in our environment that influence and
PROGRAM STAFF CERTIFIED impact needs in our community and enable VNSHS to be true to our
HOME HEALTH AGENCY mission and be open to change ourselves in response.
Despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 that persist long
Silvia Rivera-Belardo, MSN, BSN, RN beyond anyone’s expectation, the self-less dedication of VNSHS’ staff
Director of Clinical Operations and volunteers and unwavering trust and support from the community
enable VNSHS to persevere and succeed. As we plan for the future,
Tedra Grant, RN we do so from the vantage point of our valuable albeit unanticipated
Clinical Manager experience in 2020. First and foremost, our priority remains the safety
and well-being of our employees and our patients as we fulfill our
Matthew Keuchler, OTR/L mission to provide compassionate, charitable care of the highest
Clinical Manager quality. As always, we thank you and value your input from which we
can best respond to what is important to meet your health care needs.
Jacek Wiczynski OTR/L, CSCS
Clinical Manager LINDA TAYLOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PROGRAM STAFF
CERTIFIED HOSPICE

Birjis G. Akhund, MD
Medical Director

John Ferraro, MD
Assistant Medical Director

Bruce S. Zitkus, EdD, ANP-BC, CDE
Nurse Practitioner

Connie Sue Alexander, BSN, RN
Director of Patient Services

Rev. Mark Bigelow
Pastoral Care Coordinator

Mary Denning, LSCW,
Hospice Social Work Supervisor

Bonnie Gruber
Coordinator of Hospice

Support Services

WHAT SETS VNSHS APART

Customized Continuity

Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of We provide a comprehensive array
Suffolk is committed to what matters of health care services and maintain
most to our patients. Guided by maximum staff continuity within
physician orders, we work closely a patient’s treatment period. This
with each patient and caregiver to ensures the highest level of care
determine their own individualized and comfort and allows patients to
care plan to maintain quality of life seamlessly transition to our varied
and maximum independence. specialty services should the need
arise.

Rooted in the community since 1952, Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of
Suffolk (VNSHS) provides the highest quality of care to families facing a health care crisis

Charitable Compassionate

We work with patients and their We are proud of our unwavering
caregivers to determine the commitment to treating patients with
services covered by insurance. As kindness and dignity as we help them
a certified home health agency, achieve their maximum level of health
we bill Medicare, Medicaid and and quality of life. This has been the
most insurance companies. When cornerstone of our mission since we
insurance does not cover a service, were founded and what distinguishes
fees are adjusted based on ability to VNSHS in today’s complex, dynamic
pay. health care world.

QUALITY ASSURANCE &
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

Quality health care that improves individual health and well-being is
important to everyone. We strive every day to provide the best in home
health and hospice care. We are proud to report that our satisfaction
survey outcomes, once again, exceed New York State and National averages.

How do patients rate the Would patients recommend
overall care from the the home health agency to
home health agency? friends and family?

Patients who gave their home health Patients who reported YES, they would
agency a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale definitely recommend the home health
from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest). agency to friends and family.

90.5% 88.2% 89.4% 83.9% 79.7%

77.6%

Results are from patients who received home health care services 1.1.20 to 12.31.20
as reported in SHP, Strategic Healthcare Programs, our data collection vendor.

What number would you use Would you recommend this

to rate your family member’s hospice to your friends

hospice care? and family?
Family members who gave their hospice Family members who answered
a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (worst ‘definitely yes’ to this question.
possible care) to 10 (the best hospice
care possible).

88% 84% 85% 88% 86% 85%

Results are from family of patients who received hospice services 1.1.20 to 12.31.20 as
reported in SHP, Strategic Healthcare Programs, our data collection vendor.

2020 FINANCIAL DATA

Fundraising and other revenue from the community are critical to our
ability to provide charity care and programs that are not supported
by a funding source.

PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE PATIENT SERVICE BY SOURCE
Medicaid
Private Pay
1%
<1%

Hospice Commercial
House Insurance
13% 10%

At Home Certified Medicare
Hospice Home Health 89%
Care Agency
23%
54%

TOTAL EXPENSES PROGRAM EXPENSES

General Clinical Services Hospice Certified
Administrative 83% House Home Health
16% Care Agency
17%
At Home 59%
Hospice

25%

GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS PATIENTS SERVED
AND FUNDING
Hospice Combined
United Way Townwide Contributions 27%
of Huntington
Community 3% 1%
Thrift Shop
At Home Hospice
5% 15%

Fundraising 54%
22% of Hospice

General Hospice House Certified
Contributions Home Health
12% 46% Care Agency
69% of Hospice
73%

AGE DISTRIBUTION AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOME

OF PATIENT ADMITS CARE AND HOSPICE COMBINED

21-45 Years 91+ Years 181-365 Days 365+ Days
46-65 Years 3% 21% 1%
91-180 Days 2%
15% <7 Days
6% 17%

66-75 Years 31-90 Years
17% 25%

76-90 Years 8-30 Days
44% 49%

YEAR IN REVIEW

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, VNSHS immediately sprung to action taking steps to address the evolving
impact on our patients, workplace and community. Meticulous infection control measures, Personal Protection Equipment, pa-
tient screenings and the expanded use of technology enabled VNSHS to fulfill our mission without interruption as we continued
to serve patients in their home, at assisted living facilities and Hospice House.

As VNSHS clinicians provided home health and hospice care throughout the community, we also witnessed first hand the
impact of isolation, uncertainty and financial stress the pandemic presented. It was important to us to go above and beyond
our normal duties to help in any way we could - bringing groceries to the homebound, organizing a food drive for those in
need, collecting shoes for Soles for Souls, sharing coping tips on dealing with the loss of routine as well as maintaining a sense of
normality and connection, even if that meant going ‘virtual.’

2020 kicked off with the the roll-out of Patient Driven Group
Model (PDGM), a home health reimbursement model
under Medicare, the first major overhaul of the home health
payment system since 2000.

JANUARY

VNSHS social workers organized a food drive and grocery
shopping with delivery service to families in need and the
homebound.

APRIL

More than 150 guests came together to celebrate our We are grateful for the community’s trust and support
pre-Valentine’s Day Annual Fashion Show as we tested our first virtual event – the 20th annual 5K
at Vespa. during National Nurses Week in which runners and walkers
participated from anywhere, anytime and received their
FEBRUARY swag bags and prizes by mail. Breaking records and
establishing a model for future virtual events, the 20th
We were touched and Annual 5K Honoring Kathy Martin of Signature Premier
inspired by this kind message Propoerties raised $20,000 for Hospice House.
left by the community at our
VNSHS Northport office. MAY

MARCH The Community Thrift Shop, During a virtual awards ceremony, Northport High School
a mainstay of the Huntington graduate, Angie Canales, received the Annual Helen Strobl
Village retail district since Memorial Scholarship, in honor and memory of the first
1965, closed it’s doors at it’s Executive Director of VNSHS, who was a Baccalaureate and
New York Avenue location Masters nursing graduate herself and proponent of higher
due to COVID, We actively education for nurses.
scouted for a new location to
reopen in 2021. JUNE

VNSHS employees continued to return to the office with Our Annual Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony held
staggered work schedules. Physical barriers were added to remember our loved ones who are forever in our hearts
between work stations and traffic areas, temperatures was scheduled by appointment to ensure the safety of all.
were taken upon entrance, masks were required and In September, we also joyfully hosted a wedding in our
HEPA filter machines were added throughout the office. Memorial Garden.

JULY SEPTEMBER

Although we could not
be together for the VNSHS
Annual Paws for a Cause,
we hope our Virtual
Parade brought us a bit
closer and a smile to all.

OCTOBER

A treasured tradition of
the holiday season, VNSHS
volunteers donated, boxed
and delivered care packages
of treats to more than 100
hospice families.

We were delighted to come together at Indian Hills Although necessary preventive
Country Club for the 16th Annual VNSHS Golf Classic. With measures to control the
tee times 12 minutes apart, on course lunches, modified spread of the COVID
contests and course guidelines, the Classic safely precluded us from holding our
brought golfers together to honor Healthcare Heroes. Annual Tree Lighting Memorial
Caring VNSHS supporters provided a personalized Ceremony in December, we
Healthcare Hero sign for every VNSHS employee to help filmed and shared a video to
raise more than $50,000 for Hospice House. remember loved ones whom
we have had the privilege of
AUGUST caring for.

DECEMBER

2020 DONOR LIST

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals, corporations, and foundations for their support of Visiting
Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk and our work in the community. With their caring partnership, we are able to fulfill our
mission to provide quality healthcare to patients regardless of their income, illness, insurance, or ability to pay.

“My wife is receiving excellent in-home care from the VNSHS staff. They have
a deep knowledge of their responsibilities which creates a spirit of confidence
and a healing environment for the patient and the family.”

$100,000 Fiona and Eric Rudin Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. J. William Johnson
First National Bank of Long Island Mr. and Mrs. George Klett
Estate of Robert M. Freidank David and Bess Fuchs Jarvis Leng
Janet Greenblatt Michael Levey
$10,000 - $24,999 Laura Healion Ciccio Michael Lorusso
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Hickman, Jr. Christian Lynch
The Community Thrift Shop Hornik Family John and Lisa Lynch
Estate of Caroline A. Trillo ISL Products International, LTD Dorothy Mezic
Douglas W. Duval Kissinger Family Foundation John Mongeluzzi
David Harris, MD Kenneth R. Latham The New York Community Trust
Bruce A. Rosen Patricia M. Matos-Puente, MD Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Nolan
Warren and Linda Taylor Michele Miroff Barbara A. Oestel
United Way of Long Island Janice Nill Irene Piscopo Rodgers
Nolan Funeral Home John Prodromakis
$5,000 - $9,999 Paul Picciotti Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pufahl
Virginia A. Raffaele Clifford Raynor
James Vincent Archdeacon John Reddo John and Judy Ross
Dentists for a Better Huntington Denise A. Rempe Eugene Schneider
The Charles and Helen Reichert David E. Rivadeneira, MD Ellen S. Schuster
Family Foundation Rotary Club of Northport Zelda R. Storm
Ridgewood Foundation Margaret Sherlock Sullivan Family
Townwide Fund of Huntington Virginia C. Sica-Peters Brendan J. Swords
The Spionkop Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. James Teigue
$2,500 - $4,999 Joan Stewart Carl G. Thomas
Jared Vale Trachtenberg and Pauker, LLP
Anonymous (4) Juanita Wetherall Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Vela
Axis Construction Corp. Mary Jean Vogt
Bailey Lane LLC $500 - $999 Thomas Volpicella
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Russell Waller
John and Michele DeFalco Adams Cyclery Kurt Wildermuth
Enclara Pharmacia Connie Alexander
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Americare Pharmaceutical Services
Morgan Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bank
Mutual of America Robert L. Banzer
Rossiter Financial Group Donald Chiarello
USI Insurance Services LLC Mary T. Denning
David Weiss, PhD and Robert DePoto
Mary Margaret Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dowling
Kathleen Ellis
$1,000 - $2,499 Kevin and Amy Fox
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Frey
Anonymous Nancy Garber
Park T. Adikes GM Advisory Group
Apex Laboratory Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goldberg
Asset Graphics Great Cow Harbor 10-K Run
Brueggemann Funeral Home Terence Greene
Caminiti and Cogliati, CPAs, LLP William Greene
Caring People
Charlene Cosman “We were treated as individuals, we felt both known and cared about. In the
Gail M. Culleton devastating age of COVID, I know my beloved husband would be cared for
Marilyn F. Cunniff sensitively and skillfully. I could be with him as his wife not the exhausted care-
Bonnie U. Dawkins giver. My children and I received the support that enabled us to be together.”
Dovi Manufacturing, LLC
Duane Morris, LLP
Episcopal Church Women of
St. Johns Church
Sonia Erlich

2020 DONOR LIST

$250 - $499 Gary Norton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Burr
Benjamin Paternoster Barbara A. Burtness, MD
Anonymous (4) Joan Porter Elizabeth Butler
Michael and Diane Albino Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Reichert Mr. and Mrs. Peter Byrnes
Lauretta Alio Peter J. Reis Jr. John D. Caffrey, Jr.
Richard and Helen Baffuto Gail Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Gerard R. Callahan
Monica Barrett Clare Roby Patricia Cammer
Marie P. Basti Peter Scalamandre Karen Cammer
Colleen Beltrani Charles and Mary Skinas Jean M. Campbell
Blair Benjamin Rosemarie Smith Philip Caporusso
Birchwood Suites, LLC Daniel Steinberg Nancy Carbone
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tasman Joe Cardigan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Byrne Lois Titus and Family Vivian Carrano
Philip A. Cannistraro Henry Tobin and Ted Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Carroll
Donna Cetta Tom Tringali Mr. and Mrs. John W. Catterall
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Class Cathy Weber Fox Linda Catz
John J. Connell Janet A. Werner John Cavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Correia Georganne White Centauri
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dannenberg William T. Rogers Middle School Kimberley Cerruti
Lois B. Davila Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Yost Champlain National Bank
Eric Diton Geoffrey R. Chellis
Susan Chrenc
“Thank you for all you did to take care of my mother. The nurse’s aides were Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clary
gentle and patient. Her nurse spent time explaining the process and answering Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Clelland
questions. From start to finish everyone was so professional.” Pamela R. Cobb
Diane M. Cole
Daniel Doherty $100 - $249 Helaine Cooper
Scott and Darlene Fawcett Anthony Cornetta
John and Beth Filipponi Anonymous (8) Mr. and Mrs. John Crennan
Robert G. Finnegan Nordeen Accardi Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Cullinane
Patricia D. Frankemolle The Agnew Family Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham
Daniel Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. John Alonso Daniel Daly
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gallagher Sr. Warren R. Amendola Edward Damsky and Jill Schenkman
Margaret Gallagher and Family Nancy V. Appoldt Mary Dannenberg
Donald Gardiner Henry and Erica Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Dantzler
Gregory Garra, DO Jacqueline Baker Peter Dara
Goldstein, Rubinton, Goldstein Ruthann Bara Barbara A. Darvin
and Difazio P.C. Steven Barnett Vijay Datta and Angie Karnath
Laurie Gold Ellen D. Bartley Robert and Karen Davis
Mark Gross Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Bateman Alice De Groot
Harriet Hakavy, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bavaro Stephen De Groot
Emmy Hoerner Ann Engelmann Beckman Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeFalco
Margaret Huber Lisa Beckman-Berardi Dan Deganutti
Lola M. Hunter Daniel Bellissimo Maria DeGennaro
John and Marguerite Hyers Judith B. Benjamin Nancy Brennan DeLea
Jones Drug Store Benjamin Family Marie J. Delgatto
Kenneth and Debra Kawaller Cinthia Benko Peter D. DeMayo
Matthew Klein Raymond Bennardo Donamarie Dennis
Robert Koschier Marvin R. Berger Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Denniston
Ellen Krapf Joseph P. Bessette Mr. and Mrs. Vito P. DePalo
Rosanne Kumiga Doris Bierhanzl Bob and Phyllis DeSilva
Stephen L. Kunlen Mary Ann C. Bonacum Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. DiGiorgio
Barbara LaValle Mr. and Mrs. Christian Borg Carol Dituro
Andrew W. Lawrence, Jr. Esq. Karen Borneman Priscilla Doane
Christine H. Machtay Angela Bracciante Mr. and Mrs. George Dolan
Salvatore Marinello Daniel and Karen Breen Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Dolle
Rose and Lena Mazzarella Lois Brown Scott C. Doxey
Helen Misiano Michael Brown, P.C. Antoinette Dunican
Simone M. Monahan Catherine Bruder Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn
Sharon Murphy Peter and Susan Bruder Maureen Dwyer
Therese A. Murphy Peter Byrne Joyce Edward
John Nardine Mary Rita Buckley Barbara Ehrlich
National Grid Ruth W. Burnett Roger Eichel

2020 DONOR LIST

Electronix Systems Central Rose L. Hewitt JP Morgan Chase
Station Alarms Mary Hickernell Michael and Lynn Kahn
Michael R. Eliash Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. High Linda Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ellis Tom and Judy Hogan Deborah Kay-Bashaw
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Elzweig Christine Homan KCB Travel
Patricia M. Endee Andre Hopko Carol A. Kelly
Carolyn Erb Mary Ellen Hornik James P. Kiesel
Eleanor Fauser
Fauser Associates, P.C.
Christina Federici “I couldn’t have wished for a better social worker. Her empathy, patience,
kindness and helpfulness guided me through the last year of my husband’s life.
Kenneth Ferguson She sat with us, talked with us and took long walks with us as my trust in her
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Festa
Fifth Avenue PTA blossomed. She offered helpful thoughts and insights when appropriate and
knew when to back away when necessary…...always with grace and warmth.”
Joyce A. Finn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Fisenne
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Fisher Mary K. Huelin Nancy D. Killian
Bridget Fitzpatrick Alfred and Elaine Hulse Kings Park Fire Department
Jane Flood Huntington Senior Citizens Golf Club Michael Klarman
Kathleen Flood Ronald F. Iannacone, DPM Mr. and Mrs. Blasé Knabl
Margrit Franitza Laura Iavaroni-Mills Knit Wittz Sistas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frank Elizabeth Ingoglia Nancy Koch
Ann Fraser Beatrice Iorio Mr. and Mr. Timothy J. Kononan
Joan Fretz Nancy Jenkins Lois F. Koplin
Steven Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson Mr. and Mr. Stanley Kubernat
Dr. and Mrs. Leroy R. Fullerton, Jr. Debra Jones Grace LaCarrubba
LaMay and Sons
George P. Lauinger Jr.
“Not a day goes by without me remembering the gift of comfort and peace Law Offices of James P. Clark
Hospice House provided. In my wife’s last days, she talks about all the blessings she Marilyn Lawler Haig
had, her “Earth Angels” at hospice and how lucky she was to be so well cared for.” Linda Kaplan

Jane Gallagher As golfers entered the VNSHS Golf Classic, hundreds of Healthcare Hero signs lined both
Denise Gallucci sides of the driveway of Indian Hills. Caring supporters provided a personalized sign for
Joe and Mary Beth Gelish every VNSHS employee.
Richard Gibbs
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gillon
Robert Glassman and Linda Kaplan
Tracy Goldman
Edward W. Golebiewski
Susan Gouldson
Raymond Gramarossa
Richard Green
Eric Greenberg and Janet Hieshetter
Neil I. Greenberg
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Groelinger
Maryann Grow
Linda Gruhn
Paula Gullo
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gutgsell
Suzan Haeni
John Hake
Linda A. Hanley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hanna
Brian Hanrahan
Diane C. Havern
William L. Hecker
William and Dawn Heller
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hemme
Pat Hendrickson
Winifred A. Heneghan
Andrew Hewitt

2020 DONOR LIST

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lee Our heartfelt thank you to Ellie who fundraised for Visiting Nurse Service &
Penelope Lehman Hospice of Suffolk in memory of her Grandpa who we cared for at Hospice House.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Leo
Fred J. Leonardo William H. Nichols Marshall and Pauline Rackley
Robert J. Leverte Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nigro Doug and Judy Raggie
Howard and Anne Levine Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Nocella Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rathgaber
Linda Levine Robert E. Noska Daren A. Rathkopf
Andrew Levison Catherine O'Brien Ray O'Connor Photography
Jody Marie Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Ohlenschlaeger Thomas and Kathleen Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lindstadt Marilyn O'Keefe Claire L. Reilly
Charles A. Lingenfelter Mark and Susan Oliver Stanley and Ruth Resnick
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lissner Gary Olivero Jeffrey I. Richman
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Locke Sona M. Olson Jeffrey Ringuest
Anna Lomanaco Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Neill Louise Rifkin
Marien LoPreto Kevin O'Rourke Raymond B. Ritchel, Jr.
Gloriana Lucas Sheila Pariser Judith Roberts
Laurinda Lundy Vivian K. Parisi Mary Kathryn Robinson
Valerie Lynn Carole E. Peer Irene Rocco
Thomas and Cari Lynch Nicholas Perini Michael and Elizabeth Roddin
Mary Lou Lysaght Jerry and Rose Perlmutter Charles J. Rogers
Mary Ellen Mack Cathi A. Phillips Julie Rollauer
John P. Madden Tom and Katie Plofchan Brian Rooney
Nancy Madis Nicholas Podias Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rooney
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mahon Power Rite Auto Service Elaine Rosen
Rosemarie Marangiello Anita Pulier Daniel Rossiter
Mari's Hallmark Store William Pyszcymuka Bernard and Eileen Ryan
Laura Marsh-Quarterone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quartararo Evelyn M. Saal
Holly A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. James C. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sabia
Phyllis Masciandaro
Dr. Raymond Mascolo and Family
Rosanna Massaro
Christa May
Leonard C. McCarron
Wayne P. McCormack
Elizabeth McGrail
Mr. and Mrs. William J. McGurk
and Family
Jennifer Mead
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Meade
Patricia Menafra
Matthew Merenda
Rich Merrigan
Melvin P. Meyer
Herman J. Miller
Larry Miller
Katherine Moffatt
Lillian L. Mohr
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mongeluzzi
Philip Moran
Angel and Michelle Muniz
Cheryl A. Murphy
My Tribute Gift Foundation Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Namias
Stuart and Katherine Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Newman

“I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the exemplary care that was given to my father from the VNSHS Team
who assisted him upon his return home. Each member of the team demonstrated great sensitivity toward my father’s needs
and adjusted their approach to his are accordingly. His nurse went beyond her necessary duties.”

2020 DONOR LIST

Founded in 2004 as New York States first freestanding inpatient hospice, Hospice House provides a supportive homelike environment
where families and friends can share final days with their loved ones.

Marie Sabini Dave and Shirley Skobel Sandra Vacirca
Stephanie H. Sadagursky Patricia Slater Helen M. Vajda
Salatti Family Harold C. Smith Jr. Jenifer A. Van Deinse
Sands Point PBA Luke Sorenson Kathleen Vedder
Santamaria Family Jeffrey Marcus and Suzanne Speiser Dianne Wadsworth
Nancy Sassano Laura A. Spera Dean Waller
Michael and Joanne Savage Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Stack Robin Walsh
Joan Scales Joan G. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Walsh
Alyssa Scarola Kevin Staton Erica Waterman, MD
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Scarola Carl Cascone and Mary Anne Stetts Adam G. Wazeter
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Schecher Grace F. Stork Frances A. Weir and Family
Jill Schenkman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Strekas Mark Weissenberger
Marilyn Scherer Helen Strnad Joseph S. Weller
Donald and Yvonne Schmidt Mary Ann Stubler Wayne Wenzel
Roseanna Schmitz Alice K. Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. John J. Werner
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Schneider Jennifer Sullivan Charles and Barbara Whelan
Barbara and Joseph Schoenberg Arlene Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Terence P. Whelan
David Schroter Richard Sutter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilkinson
Donna I. Schuster Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tallman Scott J. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schwartz Jean M. Thatcher Virginia Wilmer
Miriam H. Schwartz-Maschke Linda M. Thompson Linda Wilson
Kathy Schweithelm Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Winger
Patricia Scotti Marshall and Josette Tilden Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Wise
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Scudieri, Jr. Elaine Tolle Mr. and Mrs. Steven Woghin
Cherrie Sears Marie Trabosh Carole Yudin
Bernadette Sinkevicz Olga Tsoudis Beatrice T. Yule
Lora Sisson Scott Unterweiser Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Zehl
Claire T. Skeats Mary C. Uricchio, MD Sandra Zucker

“Hospice was a true blessing and helped me to manage my mom at home. I could have never done it alone.”

2020 IN KIND DONOR LIST

2020 GIFT IN KIND VNSHS clinicians administered flu shots Prato 850 Gastropub
DONORS at our own clinics by appointment only, Primal Athletics
at assisted living facilities, community Pumpernickel's
Ace Hardware centers and corporations as well as to Purple Elephant
Alpine Pastry Shoppe our homebound patients. Ritz Cafe
Alter's Home Mannino's Italian Kitchen Robkes Country Inn
Andrea's 25 Italian American Kitchen Mascali Restaurant and Larkfield Pasta Judy Ross
Athen's Square Maureen's Kitchen Laraine Schirripa
Barton Home McDonald's Shipwreck Diner
Batata Café and Macadoo's Grill Montauk Distillery Smithtown Landing Country Club
Beauty Window of Huntington NEST on Main Smithtown Stitcher's
Behr Jewelry Nicky's of Northport Squires
Bella Vita Home Nolan Funeral Home Stop n Shop
Fran Bloxom Northport Nail Art Sweet Shop of Northport
Bubbles Blow Out of East Northport Northport Quality Meats Tandy Wear
Champion Car Wash Oheka Castle Tapestry Salon & Spa
Changing Times Old Fields The Olive Tree
Cinema Arts On Our Own Handmade Crafts The Ritz Café
Coach Realtors Outback Steakhouse Theme Night Wines
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Panera Vanderbilt Museum
Copenhagen Bakery Penny & Cooper Vespa Italian Chophouse
The Crushed Olive Demerise Perricone Warren and Linda Taylor
Denny's Piccola Bussola Restaurant Westhampton Beach
Devin Jeweler Popi's Place Brewing Company
Pat Dillon Georganne White
Dix Hills Diner Window Shop
Dreaming Tree
East End Group Our heartfelt gratitude
Einstein's Attic to the more than 1,000
Eyewear by Patrice donors with gifts of $1 to
Val Flora $99 during fiscal 2020.
Flower Basket of Northport Due to space limitations,
Flowers by Fred
Gold Coast Cigar we are unable to list
Greek Village every name. Please
Hand & Stone know that every gift,
Huntington Learning Center regardless of amount, is
IGA greatly appreciated and
Indian Hills Country Club advances our ability to
Anne Marie Ippolito help families facing a
Irish Coffee Pub
Jenn Vargas health care crisis.
John W. Engeman Theater
Jones Drug Store
La Casa of Northport
La Mantia Gallery
Larkfield Family Chiropractic
Laura's Home & Patio
MaBella Restaurant

“We call them the Dream Team. We see them on a weekly basis and while caring
for her needs, there is also a sense of friendliness, calm, support and interest in her
and her well-being that goes above and beyond. She responds and looks
forward to their visits, opening up to them and has had long philosophical con-
versations. To our surprise, we found out things about my mother we did
not know.”

VISITING NURSE SERVICE
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HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK

Compassionate Care Since 1952

skilled home nursing, palliative and hospice
services • inpatient Hospice House • rehabilitative

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Administration and 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768 Hospice 101 Laurel Road, East Northport, NY 11731
Home Care 631.261.7200 Hospice at Home: 631.930.9335

Community Health Accreditation Partner Hospice House and Respite: 631.930.9399

Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk is a participating organization of the Townwide Fund of Huntington and United Way of Long Island.