Cats are said to have nine lives (though not literally). This myth suggests that cats possess a special ability to survive even the most perilous of situations. Ralph Marziale seems to have a similar superpower, having narrowly escaped death multiple times over the past three years. But he couldn’t have done it alone.
Diagnosed in 2007 with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that causes a buildup of scar tissue on the skin and in the internal organs, Marziale’s life became a rollercoaster of health challenges. In 2011, he developed pulmonary hypertension and was sent to Rhode Island Hospital to attend a support group for the condition.
Chris Corsinetti’s love for the New York Yankees has resulted in what people like Gary Mazzie are calling an “extraordinary new-look Walk of Fame” at Johnston High School.
“This is absolutely beautiful,” Mazzie said while getting his first look at the Walk of Fame, which has been built in conjunction with the Johnston High Athletic Hall of Fame.
“I never envisioned anything like this. It is certainly a showcase that each and every Johnstonian can be proud of.”
Because the original brick walkway at the entrance to the high school’s Edward L. DiSimone Gymnasium became a victim of high volume traffic and weather, Mazzie – who heads and founded the Panthers’ prestigious Athletic Hall of Fame – called upon Corsinetti to re-design the entire area.
