We received this tribute to FIDO President Anthony Chiappelloni:
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to learn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a little bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Anthony Chiappelloni, the president of FIDOBROOKLYN.COM, the off-leash group in Prospect Park, passed away last night. Tony was one of the original Fido members and, over the years, one of the outspoken voices to protect and formalize off-leash throughout the city.
Tony had a tough life. A Vietnam veteran, he came back to a country that expressed its anger at the war by vilifying our draftees. He bore the pains and agonies of those hard times, but he did not give-up. Later in life, Tony was ravaged by cancer, and though this supposedly numbered life to days or months, he fought on for years and decades despite the physical pain he suffered.
Now Tony is at rest. His two beloved dogs, Jupiter and Bob are in foster care while re-homing is being sought. [Incidentally, Bob was named after Bob Ipcar, one of the FIDO officers and one of Tony's dearest friends. Thank you Bob Ipcar for being who you are.]
Please consider going to Fido to post a "thank you" and "goodbye" message. A memorial will be planned by Fido and announced on their page.
https://www.facebook.com/ FIDOBrooklyn?fref=ts
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"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to learn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a little bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Anthony Chiappelloni, the president of FIDOBROOKLYN.COM, the off-leash group in Prospect Park, passed away last night. Tony was one of the original Fido members and, over the years, one of the outspoken voices to protect and formalize off-leash throughout the city.
Tony had a tough life. A Vietnam veteran, he came back to a country that expressed its anger at the war by vilifying our draftees. He bore the pains and agonies of those hard times, but he did not give-up. Later in life, Tony was ravaged by cancer, and though this supposedly numbered life to days or months, he fought on for years and decades despite the physical pain he suffered.
Now Tony is at rest. His two beloved dogs, Jupiter and Bob are in foster care while re-homing is being sought. [Incidentally, Bob was named after Bob Ipcar, one of the FIDO officers and one of Tony's dearest friends. Thank you Bob Ipcar for being who you are.]
Please consider going to Fido to post a "thank you" and "goodbye" message. A memorial will be planned by Fido and announced on their page.
https://www.facebook.com/ FIDOBrooklyn?fref=ts
Do not forget that NYCdog is on Facebook. Please join us there.
