Phyllis Barone had never heard of and had no connection with Light of Hearts Villa (LOHV). But when a friend suggested she attend Saturday Mass in the LOHV chapel, she immediate sensed something special.

“I went the very next Saturday with my friend and I felt such a difference. An overwhelming feeling of closeness and feeling a part of a group, it was a family feeling that I couldn’t ignore and I haven’t stopped loving it since,” said Phyllis.

Phyllis’ involvement with LOHV soon grew beyond attending weekly Mass. She makes homemade wreaths and decorations for the chapel and resident doors. She also regularly contributes food items to the Seton Safety Net Food Pantry and makes beautiful baskets for the annual silent auction which raises funds for the Sister Helen Scasny Benevolent Fund.

In 2020 Phyllis realized she wanted her estate plan and portfolio to reflect her connection to LOHV. She directed her attorney to add a few sentences to her will creating a bequest to LOHV. Shortly thereafter she also established a charitable gift annuity, a gift vehicle which provides her with lifelong income.

Phyllis has already been an incredible blessing to the residents of LOHV. Through her remarkable and thoughtful generosity that blessing will multiply and continue for years to come.