MATTHEW DE MUSIS OF PELICAN POINTE DRIVE HAS PASSED AWAY

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION

FROM PAT KENNEDY

DE MUSIS, MATTHEW "BABE"September 2, 2009
Matthew Charles “Babe” DeMusis, 79, of Harbour Village, Branford died peacefully Sept. 2, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family, losing his valiant battle with cancer. He was the husband of Ethel Vanacore Demusis. Born in New Haven Nov. 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Angelo Charles and Rose Magliaro DeMusis. He graduated from Admiral Billiard Academy in 1948 and went to work in the family business, Charlie’s Tire Repair. In 1953, he married his loving wife of 56 years, Ethel Vanacore. He entered the US Army , also in 1953, and served for several years, earning two service medals, before returning to the family business. He retired in 1991 and helped Ethel in her business, Lynn’s Deli in Branford until they both retired in 1995. He was a member of the Branford Elks Club. He enjoyed retirement, traveling with his wife and family, playing poker with his Friday night club, fishing, cooking, fine dining, and, most happily, spending many joyful moments with his family. He had a harmonious life and aged with perfection just like his favorite bottle of wine. Besides his wife, “Babe” is survived by three daughters, Roseann Pandolfi and Helen (Stephen) Borrelli, both of Branford and Lynn (Tim) DeMusis-Grady of North Branford; one brother, Anthony “Tony” DeMusis of Branford; one sister, Camille (Joseph) Paolillo of East Haven; a son in law, David Pandolfi; five grandchildren, Matthew (Gina) and Melissa Pandolfi, Nicholas and Maria Salatto, and Charles “Chuck” DeFilippo; many cousins, nieces and nephews, especially Peter, and a lifetime of friends. He was predeceased by his son, Charles “Charlie” DeMusis and a granddaughter, Nicole DeFilippo.Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of his life at St. Mary’s Church, 731 Main St., Branford Saturday, Sept. 5th at 2:00 PM. followed by Military Honors. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 310611, Newington, CT 06131-0611

ETHEL AND THE FAMILY WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERS.

BELOW IS A MESSAGE FROM THE UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION WHICH THEY ASKED PELICAN POINTE II TO POST FOR ALL UNIT OWNERS

September 1, 2009.

Pelican Pointe Umbrella Association,

The following is a brief note to inform residents re: certain matters that have been under negotiations for a considerable amount of time. Please communicate with winter residents who are not here right now of the contents of this message, if you have an opportunity to speak with them, before they return. A mailing at this point would be un-necessary and costly until we have more details. Further details win be posted as they become available.

1. As a result of some diligent research on the behalf of Larry Moritz, he was able to locate the paperwork (about 90 pages) of the past permit to dredge the marina. As a result of this Paul Gicola and I have had meaningful discussions with a number of companies and expect to have a contract for dredging and the proper permits shortly. Ellie Morgan and Larry Moritz are also part of the discussion process. I have been unable to contact Louis La Rose, if anyone has an active telephone number for him please let us know. There will be more on this.
2. After months of back and forth with numerous Irrigation and pump companies we believe we are close to signing a contract re: replacing the pumps. More to follow on this also.
3. The heavy brush along Estuary has been cut back.
4. All the potholes have been filled.
5. New electric outlets have been installed in the clubhouse.
6. The irrigation system along the west side of the tennis courts will be redesigned to keep water off the tennis court surface.
Tentatively (until we actually approve and sign contracts regarding items 1 and 2) we estimate that we will be under budget on both the dredging and the Inigation pump due to some tenacious bargaining by your board members.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey T. Kracht
Paul Gicola
Ellie Morgan
Larry Moritz

LONG TIME PELICAN POINTE RESIDENT

SARAH CHEEK HAS PASSED AWAY

ONE OF OUR ORIGINAL OWNERS AT PELICAN POINTE, WIFE OF

CALDWELL CHEEK, ONE OF THE DEVELOPERS OF PELICAN POINTE HAS GONE ON TO A MORE PEACEFUL PLACE.

BELOW IS THE OBITUARY FROM THE PRESS JOURNAL:

Cheek, Sarah
Sarah H. Cheek, 80, died Aug. 31, 2009, at The Place at Vero Beach. She was born in Winston Salem, N.C., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years, coming from her birthplace She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wabasso. Survivors include her son, Mark T. Cheek of Maryville, Tenn.; daughter, Susan C. Self of Fellsmere; sisters, Lottie Morgan of Sebastian, Jean Hudson of Pittsboro, N.C., and Lois Mustin of Belews Creek, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caldwell Cheek. SERVICES: Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 5 at the First Baptist Church, Wabasso, with Rev. Allen Yarbrough officiating. Burial will be at Sebastian Cemetery.
Published in the TC Palm on 9/2/2009

PLEASE PRAY FOR SARAH'S FAMILY WHICH INCLUDES DAUGHTER, SUSAN SELF, WHO TAKES SUCH GOOD CARE OF OUR GOLF COURSE WITH HUSBAND, GREG SELF AND HER SISTER LOTTIE MORGAN OF PELICAN POINTE DRIVE.