Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Antonio Update


Dear Friends,

We wanted to update you on the life of our "little man" Antonio.

Since Wendy's passing in July, Antonio's kept a busy schedule living with his Nana in Maryland. He finished summer school at Sargeant Shriver Elementary just down the road from his house and almost immediately went into the first grade at St. Catherine Laboure School!

He's doing well with his classes, particularly with math and art. We're told by his teachers that his reading has improved by leaps and bounds over the fall.

As you can imagine, he still struggles without Wendy's motherly guidance. His grandma, great-aunts and others are doing their best to keep her memory alive in his heart and respect the solid foundation that our good friend set for her baby boy.

One of the foundations that was very important to Wendy was Antonio's education at the same Catholic school she attended for so many years.

Those of us who love Wendy and Antonio want to see her wishes for him carried out. We've set up an education fund to help with the cost--not only of his primary and high school education-- but also for when he goes to college. By the time it's time for his time in college, a 4-year-degree will cost more than $100,000 at a in-state school.

If you're able, please consider a contribution this holiday season. You can make checks payable to Antonio Vincent Education Fund, c/o Sean Lewis 5861 N Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660.

Thank you and happy holidays!

Sean Lewis (Antonio's Godfather and Friend of Wendy)
Emery Chang, M.D. (Friend of Wendy and Antonio's human jungle gym)

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Educational Fund

Please make donations towards Antonio's educational fund:
Antonio Vincent
C/O Sean Lewis
5861 N Glenwood Ave #3 North

Chicago, IL 60660


We are looking into a 529 college savings account as well, but details are a bit more complicated. Contributions can be initially directed into the current account established. More details to follow.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Photos of Wendy

Thanks for those who have dug out photos of the many great times we all had with Wendy. It was amazing to flip back to seeing all the crazy times back in Northwestern.

Please email me with your photos ASAP. I'll need them by WEDS to be able to get them organized before getting out to DC. I want to load them onto a digital photo frame as a gift for Antonio.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Some Facebook Entries

So I thought that cutting and pasting some of the entries from facebook would be a good idea since not everyone has facebook....click on the comments to view....

Silver Spring Lodging Info.

Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown

8506 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 USA

$109/night (total s/b $ 246.34 for 2 night stay)

Crowne Plaza Hotel Washington DC / Silver Spring

8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

$112/night (total s/b $253.12 for 2 night stay)


Hilton Washington DC/Silver Spring

8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

$99/night (total s/b $223.74 for 2 night stay)

Please contact Etzy Salazar if you have any questions (240.426.7061 or etzysa@gmail.com). I will be happy to carpool.

Information on Services for Wendy

Wake/Viewing
Friday, July 17, 2009
7pm - 9pm


500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD  20901

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Funeral
Saturday, July 18, 2009
10:30am


11801 Claridge Road
Wheaton, MD  20902

Interment
Immediately following funeral Saturday


13801 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD  20906

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Request for Photos of Wendy

So I thought it would be nice to gather some photos of good times of us and Wendy for her family. Digital photos might be easiest to organize but of course back in our day we had all that film. Maybe y'all have been much more organized than me and have digitized all your photos already!

Anyways, if you can, this weekend or soon, please flip through what you have and forward them on to me, either digitally or physically.

My mailing address is
Emery Chang
8130 Norton Ave #22
W Hollywood CA 90046

Emery