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Zachary Sherman, 4, of Elbridge, follows his E. John Gavras Center teacher,
Diana Bellini, through a morning exercise at the center. The exercise, helps
Zach and his classmates work on coordination, rhythm, communication, and social
skills. Zachary is one of 41 developmentally delayed children being helped at
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- In a way, this is what Anthony Emmi wanted, his body tended to at home by family and friends. Anthony's brother Al watches as funeral director and family friend Matt Cheche and Ron Oughterson prepare to wheel the body out of the Emmi's Aurelius home. When Natalie Emmi looks at this photograph now, she says it is comforting to know Anthony died on his own terms. "I felt sad and I felt glad it was done the way he wanted," Natalie said. "A hospital is so impersonal. But at home, he's got everybody around him. We were with him until the end."
- Louis Emmi consoles his mother Natalie as they drive away from St. Joseph's Cemetery, following Anthony Emmi's burial. "He's in a much better place now," Natalie later said. Nat says "He's in a much better place now"
- Pall bearers carry Anthony Emmi into St. Francis Church for the final time last year in Auburn. Throughout much of his life, Emmi donated his time and talents to the church "All of our lives are journeys of faith," the Rev. Robert Belligotti said in his eulogy. "He knew how to build beautiful houses for all of us. And God now will build for him a lasting place. His signature is almost everywhere here at St. Francis."
- Zachary Sherman, 4, of Elbridge, follows his E. John Gavras Center teacher,
- Nurse Luann Giannone makes one of her regular visits with Heather and Brendon.
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