Katelyn is Kara's younger sister. She has always been Kara's best friend. They have shared each other stories from past to present and have countless memories together. Katelyn and Kara were roommates since childhood and continued to be roommates since residential transition from CT to FL. Katelyn and Kara will forever be connected as sisters and best friends.

Kelly is Kara's best friend from Suffield, CT where they grew up together. Kelly and Kara have been friends for over 25 years. They initially met playing softball together at the age of 10. (Kara's dad was actually their coach!) Kara was the pitcher and Kelly was the catcher! They attended high school together and from there they became roommates in college. Kara and Kelly have been in contact with each other ever since.

Valerie is Kara's sister-in-law and is married to Kara's younger brother, Michael. Val and Michael live in CT. We see each other on the holidays and whenever else possible. I enjoy having her as my sister. I am so glad she is part of our family!

Carissa is my friend, co-worker and partner in crime! She is a Police Officer and I am a Crisis Response Specialist. We spend our days responding to mental health calls. Our goal is to respond, assess, and provide resources to individuals within the community. We enjoy working together and make a great team!

Diana is my sister-in-law to be! Diana and I met when Dennis and I traveled to NY to meet his family. We have some things in common. We both love Dennis and the color purple too! Diana and I got to know each other in Disney World during the Pries Family vacation. I look forward to many more family gatherings!

Zeb and Dennis met each other in the Navy where they served on the same ship. Dennis and Zeb's friendship strengthened after the Navy. Dennis moved to Florida after visiting Zeb on multiple occasions.

Mark, Adam and Dennis met freshman year in Algebra class at Alfred State College. Mark and Dennis pursued the same degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mark and Dennis continued to remain close friends after graduating from college.

Adam, Mark and Dennis met freshman year in Algebra class at Alfred State College. Adam and Dennis lived two rooms away from each other in the dorm. Dennis was a groomsman in Adam's wedding to his wife, Stephanie.

Bill and Dennis met in Ms. Zizza's class in 2nd grade. Bill and Dennis have been friends for over 25 years. Bill and Dennis go on a dude's cruise every year with Zeb and their friend, Jim.

Michael is Kara's younger brother. He is also Katelyn's twin brother. Dennis met Michael when Kara and Dennis went to CT to visit family. Michael has always had Kara's best interest at heart and she loves him dearly for that. Kara's favorite memory with Michael was when they went scuba diving in Rhodes, Greece for Kara's 25th birthday!