With thanks to Mike Farwell for sharing his beautiful photo of the FV Lily Jean
Dear Friends,
Many of you that receive my “Film Friends” newsletters are not from Cape Ann so you may or may not be aware that we had a devastating loss to our community. Seven crew members from the Fishing Vessel Lily Jean perished at sea in a tragic winter fishing trip. Our community has come together to support the seven families in myriad ways, including a clear way to provide direct financial assistance. Additionally, an anonymous donor has offered to match contributions up to $40,000. The following is information on the fundraiser and how to contribute, if you can.
The funds raised will be evenly divided between all the families of the seven crew members that were lost at sea. 100 percent of the contributions goes directly to the families.
For more information go here. https://fvlilyjeanfund.org/
To donate online, please go here. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/U2XYHMZSJRRHL
To donate by check, please make payable to Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF) and mail to:
Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund
c/o Cape Ann Savings Bank
109 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Memo Line: “Lily Jean Fund”
With gratitude, thank you for any help given.
xxKim
Obituary for Captain Gus Sanfilippo
Heartrending memorial to the fishermen
