Yesterday May 28, 2010 and wonderful loving woman lost her life in a tragic car accident. Lorelei Pelaia, 91 years vibrant on her way to work lost her life in a car accident. She will be sorely missed. She was a unique woman, went to work every day with no pay and ran the Pink Lady Thrift shop at the Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Her family, friend and the community will miss her very much. She made the most of her life and lived each day with zest and love. She gave so much to so many and they loved her.
Gina Pelaia is our Property Manager and Sales associate here at Bay Realty. Lorelei is her precious Grandmother. Her family is our family and we very much feel her grief and loss. May you all find strength in the way Lorelei Pelaia lived her life; Strong, vivacious and with such gracious meaningful purpose.
This was a press release about her after she won one of many awards for her years of volunteer service at the gift shop they renamed in her honor.
Lorelei Pelaia began volunteering at Holy Cross Hospital in 1960, turning her relaxing retirement years into more than 60,000 hours of spirited volunteer service. She has served in many capacities, including three terms as president of the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary, assisting with patients and working in the former coffee shop. Lorelei initiated the hospital's first surgical waiting area and spearheaded many fundraising efforts for projects such as the Holy Cross conference center, convent, emergency room, cancer center, Gallagher Building and much more. The hospital's Pink Lady Thrift Shop has evolved through three relocations under Lorelei's chairmanship, and has gone from generating $40,000 a year to more than $130,000 annually in profits. As a living tribute to Lorelei, the hospital's gift shop has been renamed as "Lorelei's Gift Shop." Lorelei's value to Holy Cross Hospital is immeasurable. Giving generously of her time and talent, Lorelei is well known throughout the Holy Cross community for her kindness, caring and special devotion to the hospital and its mission.
On this Memorial Day Weekend please take a moment to pause and think about the people we love and have loved in out lives. Tragedy can occur so fast. In an instant life can be gone... take the time now to tell the people you love that you do.... Take a moment to pause and reflect on the people you have loved and lost.... And remember them for their smiles and the good memories...
Keep them in your Heart Forever....
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