Ferris Goodridge Post #330 of the American Legion held its last blood drive of the year on October 29. This drive was in memory of Joseph Marhatta, who passed away on November 28, 2021. Joe was a past Post Commander, past Monroe County Commander, and held the offices of Treasurer and Membership Chair. Before holding leadership positions at the Legion, Joe worked in law enforcement. He served for over 30 years at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as an Investigator-Sergeant. He followed that with a 10-year stint at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office as a Violent Felony Investigator. Forty units of blood were donated at the drive, 17 of which were donated by members of the Legion family. Thank you to everyone who donated blood, making a difference in someone’s life.
During the blood drive, the Legion also held a food collection for the Cartons for Christmas program, which helps families in need within the Spencerport and Ogden communities. Six bags/boxes of food were donated at that time.
Then, on Thursday, November 13, Auxiliary members Sue Yahn and Christina Falbo collected winter clothing, including sweaters, hats, and more, which were then taken to the Open Door Mission in the city by Sons of the American Legion member Ernie Arnold, who also donates his time to Aurora House.
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