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'Prayers for Pasquale' Benefit at Maggio's Saturday

Pasquale Troisi, a Navy Petty Officer, died after suffering burns from an explosion at his homecoming party.

Maggio's Restaurant in Southampton is hosting a benefit for Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Pasquale Troisi and his family on Saturday, April 20.

Troisi, an Archbishop Wood High School graduate and U.S Navy War Veteran, served four terms oversees. Upon returning from his most recent tour in Afghanistan, he and his family flew from San Diego to his hometown in Warminster to celebrate his safe return.

 

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He was medevacked to Temple Burn Center in Philadelphia, where he was medically induced into a coma.  After fighting for his life for more than 3 weeks,  

The 'Prayers for Pasquale' benefit will be held from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.  Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 

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Admission will include a buffet, DJ and 1 drink ticket. There will be over 100 gift baskets to be raffled off and T-Shirts will also be available for purchase.

Organizers say 100 percent of the proceeds will directly go to Troisi’s family, including his two young sons.   

For more information please contact Bette McPeak at (267)205-8230 or bmcboop@aol.com

All donations are tax deductible and can be made payable to “Prayers for Pasquale”. 


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