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Joseph D. Marinucci  

Name: Joseph D. Marinucci

City, State: Rochester, NY

Age: 59

Family:
My wonderful wife - Donna
My Daughter – Michelle Tracy
My three grandchildren – Melody, Sarah and Benjamin

Hobbies/Interests: Going to the park in my wheelchair, playing pin ball on the computer, I’m also a political junkie and am always watching cable news.

Date of ALS diagnosis: January, 2002

Life before ALS: I was Chief of Security on the Big M Casino ship on Ft. Myers Beach, FL.  I was later promoted to General Manager of Moss Marine.

Life with ALS: What was important to me five years ago is no longer valid.  I now spend a lot of time helping people with ALS and their caregivers.

How has ALS brought new significance to your life: Our family is closer now than ever before.  I am a strong person with visions of a cure any day now.  I’m involved with every fundraiser and function for MDA/ALS in my area, and I’m proud of it.