Our People

A special thanks to all those who make A Touch of Comfort possible.

Founder
James Pite

Board of Directors
Sheila Pite, President
Carol Doheny, Vice President
Claudia Liberatore, Vice President
Marshall Pite, Secretary/Treasurer
Wendy Semonian
Rick Savitt
David Pite, Legal Counsel

Professional Advisory Board
BIDMC, Massachusetts
Robin M. Joyce, MD
David F. McDermott, MD
Nancy Giallombardo, RN, MSN
Denise Hurley, RN
Susan Maclure, RN
Chris Garabedian, RN
Melissa DeLeon, LICSW
Marcie Saganov, LCSW
Catelin Trainor, RN
Bridget Sammon, RN - BIDMC

Professional Advisory Board
YNHH, New Haven, Connecticut
Dennis Cooper, MD
Stuart Seropian, MD
Erin Medoff, APRN
Susan Faraone, RN
Tanaz Mistry, RN, OCN
Jill Williams, RN
Kathryn Pratt, RN
Bonnie Indeck, LICSW
Mary Crooks, LCSW
Debbie Klotzer
Art Lemay

SPECIAL THANKS TO..

  • Dan & Meredith Doherty who believed enough in me and A Touch of Comfort that they made not only the first donation, but the single largest to date - which helped launch the charity.

  • Rick Savitt whose tireless efforts and incredible fund-raising events show how much he cares about this charity and its founder.

  • Claudia Liberatore for her dedication to continuing the mission that Jim began.

  • Our Medical Advisory Boards in Boston and New Haven


    And of course, family and friends for their love and support, and to the generosity of: The Thomas Family-Wendy Semonian-Gary Fineberg-Ken Hylwa-Joe & Colleen Klein-The Simon Family-Pamela Hickey-Suzanne Olson-Lindalea Pite Ludwick-Tim & Carole Reed-Dana D’Alfonso-Paul Garbuio-Andy Withers-Darlene Delmastro-Gary Luciani-Heather Lamont-Jody Shuman-Charles McTiernan-David Larkin-James Sullivan-Jan & George Clarke-Kevin & Susan Baker-The Semonian Family-Dr. Bill Pite-Dave Purpora-The Bouvier Family