PETE D'OSTUNI
Pete is switching sides this year and acting as crew chief for the Green Team. He hails from Suffield, CT and is married to Lori. Pete and Lori have two children, Dan and Madison. Pete said, "As long as I can remember close friends of my parents and later my college friends have family members with MS. My sister in-law is also living with MS. This past winter our neighbor lost his battle with MS." He was asked by Jeff last year if he'd like to go on a road trip. He responded with a "sure!" Of course he had no idea what he was agreeing to at the time, but he says its was probably for the best. He is looking forward to meeting the new members of our team and the other RAAM teams. The 3 items Pete would bring with him are: the poem "Footprints" (Unknown), his cell phone (traveling camera and photo album) and good hiking boots. His favorite travel destinations so far have been Manduria in Italy where he was able to visit his grandfather's house and meet some cousins for the first time, Maui beaches on his honeymoon, Orlando and anywhere he gets to take a family vacation (location not important). Upon arrival in Annapolis, Pete will be celebrating by first congratulating the team, second hugging his family and then taking a nap. He says," While there are lots of personal moments to share, I prefer to the let the photos tell the story." He most associates with the Disney villain Syndrome from The Incredibles. Hopefully we won't need to use his super engineering skills on this journey, but nice to know he has them. |
Pete D'Ostuni and family
Pete's Top 5 Road Traveling Songs: You Raise Me Up God Bless America Love of A Lifetime (Firehouse)* The World I know (Collective Soul) Coldplay Mix (Pandora Radio) *he gets sweetheart points for this |