b'19922001Freeda and Charles Volpetti Erin was non-verbal, but her Freeda and Charles Volpettineeds and wants were always have been very supportive familyaddressed. Communication was members, with Charles serving manynever an issue. Erin, like everyone years on the board, as both a memberelse, was treated as an adult, with and the chair.respect, kindness, and generosity. New England Village has beenShe flourished as a woman and a child a beacon of hope for families ofof God. special needs adults. Our daughterWe share the following as Erin lived at NEV for 25 years anda testimony of our feelings and while she lived at the Village andgratitude for Erins life at the Village. not in our home, she was cared forBeginning with the first day she by loving, caring, and dedicatedmoved into the Village and settled men and women we considered aninto her own room, despite our strong 32 extension of her Mom and Dad; anddesire and requests to stay overnight those loving and caring men andwith us in our home even during women considered and treated us asthe holidays, she refused to do so. New England Villagea part of their family. Families are anShe did come home frequently butLarry Millen and Sarah Carrintegral part of the Village culture. Werefused to sleep overnight.never thought of or uttered a word ofErin loved her independence and concern for our daughters safety andliving at the Village. We believe that security. says it all!Erin and Charles Volpetti Dan KneafseyNEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 32 6/8/22 4:32 PM'