Local Hero 'Generous,' Makes Meatballs And Sauce For Firefighters

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Geraldine Baluch of Rancho Palos Verdes, who nominated Marie McNeely:

Where the nominee lives:
Westchester

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Rancho Palos Verdes

Name of the nominee:
Marie McNeely

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Geraldine Baluch

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
semi retired, traveling notary

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Marie is a great cook and she donates food to her local fire department. Just a week ago, she made 80 meatballs and sauce for them. I think she cooks for them other times too, but this I think was a shout out to the essential work they are doing during this pandemic so I would love it if she were recognized in some way. I wish I had a picture of the meatballs but don't know how to put it here from Facebook.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She has a great sense of humor as well as being very generous.

Thank you for all you do, Marie!

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