The event, held despite concerns of a possible blizzard, was a testament to the resilience and commitment of the Guild’s members. Gregory Cerchione, reflecting on the celebration, expressed gratitude for the community’s support and emphasized the importance of faith and goodwill during the Lenten season. He also paid tribute to Father Peter Mahoney, the Guild’s spiritual moderator for over two decades, whose recent passing was deeply felt by all in attendance.
“He was our spiritual moderator for over 20 years, a stalwart for our organization,” Cerchione said of Father Mahoney, who died on Jan. 12, 2024. “When I was worried about the weather, I thought, it wouldn’t matter what the weather conditions were like, he would have been here. He was with us in the freezing cold during all of our blessings of the Christmas Creche outside of the courthouse. He was at all of our Red Masses going back to 1997. I ask that you all hold him in your good thoughts and prayers. I’m just grateful that he blessed us and graced us for so many years.”
Judge Jean-Jacques, the Guild’s president, shared her personal connection with Racanelli, highlighting the latter’s role in the Surrogate’s Court and her ability to navigate complex cases with grace and efficiency. Racanelli’s work, particularly in situations requiring sensitivity and careful judgment, was praised as embodying the spirit of service and compassion that the Guild seeks to celebrate.
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