'She Always Exceeds Expectations': Stamford Hero

STAMFORD, CT — 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 Demi Morales of Norwalk, who nominated Stamford resident Mary Ann Morales:

Where the nominee lives:
Stamford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Norwalk

Name of the nominee:
Mary Ann Morales

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Demi Morales

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Department head at Stop and Shop

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She always exceeds expectations. She is a loving, caring, selfless and hardworking. Instead of staying home, she chooses to work outside her department to help out as a front liner during these difficult times.

She wants to contribute to the community by serving others and help them get home from the grocery store as fast as possible. She goes above and beyond to make sure the seniors are well taken care of, as well as everyone else, and is always ready to help.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is a very loving mother.

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