A Local Huntington Family Faces the Most Devastating Tragedy

A local Huntington family faces every parent’s worst nightmare.   This is a family that has given so much back to the community.

The Pastore Family received devastating news on Monday, April 20, 2015 when they learned their 14 year-old child Marissa was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Marissa was immediately transferred to Cohen’s Children’s Hospital for treatment but sadly her body is unable to tolerate chemotherapy.

Marissa returned home with her loving parents, Domenick and Risa, and brothers, Domenick and Ryan, to enjoy the time they have left together. This family has dedicated their lives to helping others. Risa is an Emergency Department nurse at Huntington Hospital, Domenick is a fireman with FDNY and they both volunteer in their community with the Huntington Manor Fire Department.

In order for their family to concentrate solely on loving Marissa, friends of the family have set up a go fund me page to alleviate any financial worries. They are asking for help in supporting the Pastore family with donations that will go toward covering their living expenses while they take time off from work to celebrate Marissa’s life together.

To view the go fund me page click here.