He Is The ‘Hallmark of Volunteering’: West Haven Hero

WEST HAVEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Phil Liscio, who nominated Dean Macchio. He is a deacon at a church in West Haven.

Name: Dean Macchio

Hometown: West Haven

Hero's job: Volunteer

Submitter name: Phil Liscio

Relationship to nominee: Volunteering

Reason for recognition: Dean Macchio is a Deacon for one of our local Roman Catholic Churches, during the Covid-19, he as served thousands of meals and delivered thousands of pounds of food, He continues this outreach and many others.

One thing to know: His unselfish dedication to assist anyone in need without reservation. Dean is the Hallmark of Volunteering and Love for his fellow man and women.

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