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GACCIONE FAMILY GATHERED for the recent grand opening celebration of the new lobby designed by Gary Gaccione at Flushing Hospital. From left are daughter Ashley of Bellmore, a colorist; Mr. Gaccione, owner of Creative Arts Design studio in Bellmore (commercial and residential interior design); wife Patricia (a Lufthansa employee); daughter Margaret (Peggi) Gaccione Brown, a wedding planner in Annapolis, Maryland. 

NEW LOBBY was designed by Bellmore resident Gary Gaccione at Flushing Hospital. From left are Lawrence Anderson, former principal of Gunther School; Jean Limowski, retired North Bellmore special education teacher; Gary Gaccione, former director of  North Bellmore’s Creative Arts Program (CAP); Anita Frey, retired North Bellmore School District director of special services; and Lucy Quinn, former North Bellmore special ed teacher. All except for Ms. Quinn teach at Adelphi University.

By Paul Laursen

Paul Laursen is the managing editor for L&M Publications. He has been recognized with a variety of awards in both professional and community service arenas.