A Family Tradition

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Orin Mazzoni, Jr., with his wife Tina, and daughter
 and son-in-law, Antoinette and Ryan Kramar.
If Orin Mazzoni, Jr.’s, mother had a motto, it was “pray harder.” And his father's perspective was "there are always people you can help."

Orin’s parents exemplified faith and generosity in the way they lived their lives and served their community, and they raised their son to do the same. Orin, a father and grandfather himself, has taken their example to heart, and has instilled these values in his own family, and his business as well. 

So when a friend brought Sister Giovanni to Orin's store to ask for a donation, "We were glad to help," Orin said. “I have admired people who are gifted with a hospice heart. It is so wonderful to know them.” 

Orin had heard of Angela Hospice through his customers at Orin Jewelers, the three-generation family business his father started in 1933. Some of his customers had used Angela Hospice’s services and had spoken very highly of the experience.

Over the next two and a half decades, the relationship between the Mazzoni’s and Angela Hospice continued to grow. The connection became more personal too.

"Our own experience with Angela Hospice was with Dad in 2001," Orin explained. "It was so much more comforting to have hospice help Dad and the family through that time."

It was a tough period for the Mazzoni's. Between the years 1999 and 2003, Orin and his wife, Tina, both experienced the loss of their parents.

"We lost many family members," Orin said. "That was a very hard time for our family."

The Mazzoni's understand the importance of having support through life's challenges. It is part of why they're so committed to helping the community. In addition to Angela Hospice, the Mazzoni's and Orin Jewelers have contributed to hospitals, non-profits, and schools throughout the community, including Ladywood High School, another Felician-sponsored ministry.

"The Felician connection has always been very special to us," Orin said.

Orin and Tina’s continued support for the Angela Hospice mission was formally recognized at the Light Up a Life Celebration, held October 27, 2017, at Laurel Manor.

“We are honored and humbled to be recognized by Angela Hospice at this event,” Orin said. “Especially on top of everything you have already done for our family.”

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