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Save My Father's House From the State of New York

Save My Father's House From the State of New York

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Started by Virginia Kulesa 12 years, 2 months ago

My father is deceased. He is a veteran of World War II. He was a machine gunner in Pearl Harbor on the SS Pasadena. After the war, he became a firefighter for New York State. Engine 311 in Springfield Gardens, Queens Badge #6432. He retired at 50 and due to all the carcinogens he inhaled during his 20 year tenure with the FDNY he developed pancreatic cancer and subsequently passed. My mother, never received anything from the state of New York. Nothing. Now she is approaching 94 years old. She is ill. She either has to pay $9200 (minimum) on a MONTHLY basis to go into a nursing home or the state of New York wants to seize her home. My father, spent 12 years to build this home for her with his own two hands. She never received a pension. Never received any money from the VA, and now I am fighting desperately to keep her home, the only thing she has left. I ask for no money. All I ask for is your signature and support so that I can present it to the necessary powers that be so that this state does the right thing. This house was a labor of love for my mother. Please help me in my quest to keep my father's house for my Mom and his memory alive. I would like to make her final wishes possible. This home is where she wishes to spend her final days and Iwant to make her last request come true. I thank you and God Bless.

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May 4, 2014

I was looking at the screen and just couldn't believe the numbers were climbing like that because it felt like I was shouting into a void for so long. Seeing everyone jump in to help my mom keep the place my dad built really hits hard and it makes the heavy nights feel a little lighter knowing I am not fighting alone anymore.

Reached 100 supporters

May 4, 2014

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Susan Gordon
12 years ago Featured

This poor woman deserves to stay in her own home. She worked hard and stood by her husband. Leave her alone state of ny

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David Hayes
12 years ago Featured

Absolute shame. A vet and a firefighter. They should be ashamed of themselves trying to take this house.

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Mike Choi
12 years ago Featured

My father was in the FDNY too and this makes my blood boil. These guys gave everything and our state treats families like garbage. Keep fighting.

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Denise Whittam
12 years ago Featured

I support and applaud your quest to do the right thing for your Mom. I am hoping my brother posts this on his Firenews website and succeeds in getting all FDNY firefighters and officers to support the memory of a brother who has given his life to protect so many. I pray he wraps his arms around your Moms home and shelters her from the harshness of life.

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Miranda L. Brown
12 years ago Featured

I support this family 100% and hope the State rules in their favor. When people have worked hard all of their lives to build something, it is only fair that they want to keep it and preserve for their loved ones.

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Virginia Kulesa · petition starter
12 years ago Featured

She wants to spend her final days in the home her husband built. Please make this possible!

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Michelle Cohn
12 years ago

I give my support

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