From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

From Eddie Torres

Richie is feeling really well, since Dr. Castillo is back from his short four day vacation. The lab tests don't show up anything coming back positive with his lungs, they don't know what the blurry spot is. The infectious doctor hasn't come in yet so he doesn't know if he's going to have the needle biopsy or not but they'll start the six days of chemo today.

I am going up today to visit, 1st visit allowed, after a week and taking him a hot pastrami sandwich on rye bread. He says he might want me to even get him dinner, also. His food selections are awful at the hospital, the cafeteria worker asked him if he wanted a spinach patty for lunch. I was talking to him on the phone at the time, I could envision the look on his face.?? Can't wait to see him!

 MIKE PIZZORUSSO

I haven’t heard from or seen any posts from Mike since before Christmas when he went into an Independent/assisted Living facility, Grand Villa, in Largo FL.  With this virus and not hearing from him I got nervous and decided to call him yesterday.  I can’t tell you how happy I was to hear him answer his cell phone.  He is fine, he sounded great, his spirits high and he loves it where he is, he said the place is beautiful.  Due to the virus there aren’t any visitors allowed.  He has a 2-room suite and again because of the virus he can’t go to the dining room for his meals, his meals are brought to his room.  I am sure he would love to hear from people.  His cell number is 727-510-9472

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net 

Dave Kolman called me today and informed me that he has been in South Nassau Communities Hospital, in Oceanside, LI for 2 weeks with some type of bacteria infection.  They have cleared the infection but since then he hasn’t had an appetite and hasn’t been eating.  He has no strength, can’t stand up wan walk.  While he is in this condition, they will not release him.  Thank God he does not have Covid-19. He called me to see if I knew anyone who can get him out of the hospital, which obviously I don’t.  He gave me his daughter Susan’s phone number  who is a nurse and been speaking to doctors daily as she is not allowed to visit him, because the hospital is lock down to visitors.  She told me he is confused, hasn’t been able to speak with anyone and is lonely.  His phone number is 
917-622-4027 (cell) She believes if he gets phone calls from former co-workers would lift his spirits.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net as received from Verrazzano 10-13 Club

SICK DESK RET DET RICHIE COMMESSO
 

This is to inform you that our President, Richard Commesso, is currently in the ICU section of Staten Island University Hospital North.
He's been there for approximately one week and was on Oxygen Therapy.  Today, he was put on a Ventilator.  Although he had tested NEGATIVE for the Coronavirus, he is presently being treated as if it were positive.  We kindly request that neither he nor his family receive any phone calls at this time.
 
We will keep you updated as to his condition when further details become available.
 
We ask that you all keep Richie in your prayers. 

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

Randall Stoever in Michigan where he lives.  He has the virus and is at home in quarantine.  Randall also has some 9/11issues.  I am following his progress and let you know how it is going in time.

On a much happier note, I spoke with Bobby Ganley. He told me that he is feeling well, he sounded well, and is back to work.  “Prayers do work”

From Lou Hollander and Charles McCray

SICK DESK
LIFETIME MEMBER RET. SGT. BOB WILKINSON

Lifetime Member Ret. Sgt. Bob Wilkinson, former Historian of the Guardians Association, has been stricken with a throat ailment. He is currently at home, resting. He requests limited phone calls. No further information is available.
Charles McCray
PLEASE STAY SAFE.

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Bob for a quick recovery.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

Hi Lou...Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I had the hip replacement surgery on Wed. 2/26 & was supposed to come home on Sat 2/29. However, I ran a slight fever & my white blood cells were slightly elevated. That all corrected & I came home on Sun. I have in home P/T 3 times a week & a visiting nurse several times a week. Also, I have a very good core support of family & friends. We're looking at about 3-4 more weeks of home care & I should be up & running. I just want to thank my Transit Family for all the thoughts & prayers. Looking forward to seeing everyone in June.

You're in our thoughts and prayers and our best wishes go out to you, Pat.

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

Lou,  I was in the hospital for 8 days with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.   I'm home now but feeling very weak and at times, very shortness of breath.  I have a visiting nurse and 2 other therapists coming to the house..  I think that I was released too soon.  Who the hell knows?  Just wanted you to know and if you want to say something to the brothers, that's fine with me.  This is like an ongoing problem.  In the last 10 years I’ve been in the hospital 8 times for the same thing.  I hope all is well with you.  Thank you for all the work you are doing for us, 

Patty’s email address is pattyde3012@verizon.net

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Patty that he will be back to better health.

 From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

Dated Feb. 27th

Hi Louie:
I want to Thank all the Guys who Prayed for me and wished me well. After 5 days in the Hospital it’s great to be home and feeling a whole lot better. I think those Prayers helped me a lot. I have my 3rd Chemo Treatment on Monday, and I really Don’t look forward to it. I have to carry around a tote bag with the Chemo Pump for 46 hours and I have take it with me every place I go including the bathroom. That’s the routine every 2 weeks. Take care and again Thanks to all the great Transit Cops.
Howie Share

Our prayers and best wishes go out to Pat & Howard for their health recovery,

From Lou Hollander keystonecop1@verizon.net

 I would have liked to have been able to attend the funeral of Jimmy Rigney, as he was a decent and like able fellow . I’m currently in a Rehab Unit in Suffolk County recovering from a broken leg and pelvis. Time makes many changes. Thankful for the good loyal friends that I’ve met on the job.

Well wishes can be sent to Richie at richardburns@verizon.net