“Every day is a new adventure.” A phrase that’s been ingrained into my own vernacular from a very young age. Any time my fathers phone rang I always heard a deep “Hello” followed by a brief pause and this all too often heard phrase to follow. This phrase took about 20 years for me to fully comprehend what he actually meant by this. It was when I started working professionally where I was met by the all too familiar “how are you” small talk on the phone and instinctively I answered with the all too familiar phrase “every day is a new adventure.” It was then I finally understood my father’s “go-to” answer.
Life throws us curveballs – sometimes at the most opportune times and many times at the most inconvenient. In response, we should stay grounded, humble and look to life as waves in the ocean. We can ride those low tide ripples and bask in the sun but sometimes you have to tread water, embrace the waves and let them crash over you. It’s all about keeping your head above water, embracing the present and take each day as they come.
My father embraced each and every single day of his life and rode whatever waves came his way. As he made his morning cup of coffee, you can see the gears turning in his head about what he wanted to accomplish that given day. Whether it was paperwork or a home maintenance project, he acted selflessly to provide a better life for my mother, my brother and myself.
Sadly, we lost my beloved father, Rocco, on May 20, 2021 after his incredible fight with small cell lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. My father epitomized a role model – he was the strongest and most amazing husband, father, father-in-law, and friend to many. We are incredibly blessed to have had him in our lives.
Rocco was one in a million. He was humble, kind and always put his family first. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. From working on cars, to building models, to home projects – quite honestly, there were very few times he didn’t have a pair of tools in his hands working on a project.
Much like how my father practiced what he preached, my wife Caitlyn and I have aimed to follow this “every day is a new adventure” as our own mantra, as we now navigate life in his absence.
As the result, we have made the decision to train and participate in the 2021 New York City Marathon with Team Continuum and run in memoriam of my father Rocco. Team Continuum aims to help pediatric cancer patients and their families cope with the expenses and stresses of everyday life so they can focus on receiving crucial medical care. With respect to my father’s own battle, this cause is very near and dear to our hearts.
Your support of our fundraising effort is vital to Team Continuum’s success and we deeply appreciate your generosity and encouragement as we take on this feat in memory of our father.
Love,
Nick & Caitlyn
#RunForRocco
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Fundraising Goal: $6000
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Amount Raised: $7760
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Current Race: 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Comments:
Becky Harding says
Go Nick go! Good luck!
Jared Haverson says
Run Nick Run!
Gabrielle Root says
Good luck Nick- so proud!
John Akey says
Run for those (me) who just can’t.
August Delia says
Good for you!
Maxwell Weberman says
Get it done dude!
Andrew Dennis says
Never stop pushing towards your goal.
Mike Augliera says
Good luck
Matt Hannaford says
God speed
J.B. Aliyu says
Get after it Nicky!
Patrick Dunn says
good luck Nick
Mike Reilly says
lots of vaseline, and tape the nips. God speed!
Dahna Bishop Bishop says
Good luck Nick!
Anna Harabosky says
Great cause. Good luck!
Katie Lewery says
Go Nick! ❤️
Love, Katie and Sasha
Jeanne Ferrante says
185 Todt Hill Road
Hershal Dave Dave says
The faster you run the less time you have to spend running. Get after it brother
MICHAEL V DENAPOLES DENAPOLES says
200 WATER ST
Kristie DiTomasso DiTomasso says
Good luck!! You got this!!
Alexa Alpert says
GO NICK! RUN!!
Demi Lopez says
Crush it !!!
Cali Lavey Lavey says
WOOOO! Go Nick go!
Wesley Collins says
Did you buy a new pair of shoes just for this? My recommendation is to wear a broken in pair.
Jennifer Pisciotta says
Good luck, Nick!!
Jennifer Pisciotta says
Good luck, Nick!!
Jake Kalmus says
Break out those Nike kicks
Vikramjit Birdi says
Good luck Nick!
Michael Bernardini Bernardini says
Go Get Em!
Andrew Casalino says
Good luck Nick! Proud of you brotha!
Brandon Kappel says
Letsssss goooooooooo!
Kevin Murphy says
Do it for the kids!
Zachary Carlson says
385 Union Ave Apt 2i
Amanda Malloy says
Good Luck, Nick!
Jacqueline Zlevor says
Good Luck, Nick!!
Alyssa Karabin says
Good luck Nick!!!
Lindsay Ramon says
LETS GO!!!!!
Susan Ouyang Ouyang says
Rooting for you guys! Go Nick and Caitlyn!
Stephanie Cooper-Phillips says
Best of luck on this adventure!
Ted Bergeron says
Run like the wind, Nick and Caitlyn! In loving memory of Rocco.
Helen Zhao says
to the moooon!!
Brianna Cook Cook says
Cheering you on, Nick & Caitlyn! Hope y’all are proud of yourselves for taking on this feat–no matter how you perform against your expectations/goals!
Robin Singer says
Go get ‘em!
Daniel Lear says
Happy Birthday, Nick!
Alana Brolly says
Love you! Go kick ass!
Alex Garry says
Crush it, brother.
Matthew Vitebsky says
Run baby run!
Jerry Bonura says
Rocco was a great Father, Husband and Role Model. He raised my best friend and shaped him into the man he is today – who is also a role model to me.
In honor of Rocco giving me my first drink of Johnny Walker Blue, I’m donating the price of a bottle to Nick’s run.
Steve Chieca says
Good luck Nick & Cait!
Michelle Labiento says
The power couple takes on the NYC Marathon! Best of luck to you both, I know Rocco would be proud! Love you both forever!
Diane Ripple says
Good luck!!!
Kerri Salmon says
So proud of you both!!!! xo
Natalie Nick and Mila Kaszei says
Run Nick, Run Cait! So proud of you guys. Hope your marathon experience is everything and more! Remember the pain is temporary 😉 good luck! Xo
Andreas Chrysostomou says
Good luck to you both!!!!
Katrina Ungar says
Congrats and good luck !!
Calli Tepper says
Great cause! Best of luck to you and Cait!
Elisa Alban says
Best of luck ❤️❤️❤️
Francesca Chiofolo says
Go Nick & Cait! We are so proud of you! Run for Rocco! ❤️
Jonathan DiTringo says
Good
Good!!!
Love you brother.
Katie Lewery says
Love you guys ❤️
So proud of you Nick❤️
Miss you always, Uncle Rocco❤️
RICHY D’ARPA says
God Speed Nick & Caitlyn, proud of you two !!! Roc man, I miss you my brother very very much !!!
Kelsey O’Brien says
Good luck!! Can’t wait to cheer y’all on!
Kaz Sanchez says
My heart and Love is with you and Caitlyn, ALWAYS!
Now go Kick-ass!!!
XOXO
Christine Stamas says
Go Team Ferrante!!! Love, the Verveniotis Family
Effie and Larry Coyle says
Great cause and your dad would be so proud. Good luck
Rachael Cowell says
Good Luck!
Rick and Maria Aranguren says
Nick and Caitlyn,
We are so proud of you for doing this! #RunForRocco 💜
Jeanne Ferrante says
Nick + Caitlyn, Dad will be with you every step of the way! You guys make an incredible team! I’m so proud of your determination and discipline! I love you so much for doing this!!!! #RunForRocco
Andy, Sharon, Harper Maravegias says
Run, Ferrantes, Run!
Manuel Alban says
Good luck!!!
Annette Kaselis says
Good luck on this new adventure!
Brandon & Nicole Kappel says
Run Nicky Run!
Deanna Alban says
So proud of you guys! Keep up the great work on this adventure… for Rocco!❤❤❤
Lisa Paganis Paganis says
Congratulations Nick and Catilyn running this race in honor of your dad! You got this! So proud of both of you! Love your cousins from Boston, Lisa, Stephen, Stacie, Annalise & Anthony
Joanne Falce says
Good luck Nick & Cait!!
-Love, Joanne & Sean
Matthew De Castro says
Much love to Nick & Cait – great event to support and thank you for your contribution to this cause!
Maryann Bonis says
Hope it’s a fun run
Antonia Lewery says
God Bless,,,,,,,
Karen Lee says
I’m happy to support you team.
kenneth vanecek says
good luck and win
Jennifer Siroky says
Good luck!!
Chelsea & Nick Masotto says
Can’t wait to cheer you guys on! So proud of you both!!
Matthew De Castro says
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Matthew De Castro says
Forgot to add donation the 1st time lol, best wishes!
Dorothy Anastasiadis says
Wishing you both good luck!
Vanessa Anastasiadis says
So proud of both of you!! Good luck!!
Maureen Sullivan says
Wishing you a great race, Nick and Caitlyn!
Linda & Mike Chiappone says
For a wonderful cause!! In memory of a wonderful man.
Mary Ann Chinellato says
I knew Rocky many years. He was such a wonderful man. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He certainly will be proud of both of you.
Roseann Vitale says
What a great way to memorialize your father’s life.. I’m sure he is so proud of you both and will be smiling down from heaven.
Roseann Vitale says
What a great way to memorialize your father’s life.. I’m sure he is so proud of you both and will be smiling down from heaven.
Vicki Taylor says
Your Dad would be so proud! Xx
Nick and Elaine Stamas says
Nick and Caitlyn we are so proud of you both. You are both amazing. Way to go….
Nick and Elaine Stamas says
Nick and Caitlyn.. we are so proud of both of you. You are amazing . Way to go….
Margaret Avellino says
Good luck!!!
Jeanne Englert says
Best wishes. Someone special is watching over the two of you
Maryann Bill Fitzgerald says
Lots of Love Cait and Nick! We love and miss you ROCCO 💙💙💙💙💙💙 💙 Love Mar and Bill and Family xoxoxo
Courtney Hoctor says
Good luck Caitlyn!!
Annie Vines says
BEYOND proud of you both. Love you forever, can’t wait to cheer you on ❤️
Denise Russo says
Good Luck Nick & Caitlyn! ♥️♥️
Run For Rocco! ♥️
Family Aranguren says
Wishing both of you the best. Run, run for this wonderful cause. Congratulations.
Hurra! Hurra!! Ferrantes-besitos
Nick Costides says
Best of luck!
Bill & Christine Dempsey says
Have a great race!
Jody Brower says
What a great way to honor your dad!!
Good luck! You guys got this.
Suzanne Rowan says
Best of luck on your new adventure! You are honoring your Dad in such a fantastic way!
Suzanne Biangasso says
Good Luck!!!!
Jonathan Weiss says
If you win the whole race I’ll be a Knicks fan.
Ryan Ferrette says
Run forest
James Komorowski says
Good luck guys!!!
Aaron-Taylor Austin Austin says
the future is now!
Steve Sachs says
Good luck!
Chris Aranguren says
Go guys go! Yall got this easy 💪🏼
Susan Failla says
Good Luck Nick and Caitlyn !
Beautiful way to remember your Dad 💙
Amanda Malloy says
Good luck to Nick and Caitlin! Love you guys!
Kathleen Thompson says
Jeanne: much love to you and your family, and best to Nick and Caitlyn!
Jane Joyce says
GOD bless you!!