Julie and Amy Delo Remembered
Several neighbors and invited guests held a memorial service on Memorial Day at the Julie Delo Memorial Island. The island, in the short lane to Juniper Drive, was dedicated by the Town of Clifton Park to Julie Delo in 1975 shortly after Julie’s death due to cystic fibrosis.
The invocation was given by Deacon Jerry Grigaitis of St. Edward’s Parish. Representing the local Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were Linda and Kelly Buyaskas. Supervisor of Clifton Park Phil Barrett read the town resolution that established the memorial which reads in part, “the actions of Julie Delo demonstrated the highest qualities of citizenship and belief in the proposition that government should be responsive to its citizens and that young people should work with government in seeking positive solutions in a constructive manner.”
The Delo family resided at 34 Juniper Drive. Both Julie and her sister Amy Delo were active in Girl Scouts and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation before they succumbed to the disease. Julie’s efforts in petitioning the town to preserve the small area of green space led to the installation of a bronze plaque at the site.
Jack Weiss of Beechwood Drive organized this third memorial service. He wishes to thank the current residents of 34 Juniper, Lee and Keri Horton, for their efforts in maintaining the island and small garden around the plaque. Mrs. Agnes Delo, now of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and her other children extend their gratitude to all who remember her daughters.
Jerry Grigaitis addresses those gathered
Flowers at the plaque commemorating Julie Delo