To whom it may concern:

I am a 71-year-old widow with breast cancer. I had surgery and went for radiation treatments along with bone treatments every six months. The fatigue from these treatments leaves me with no energy to take care of maintaining the wood stove (our #2 source of heat), the way my husband took care of it. My husband recently passed away in July, 2019, and I’m dealing with his loss as well.

My husband and I were planning on getting a new furnace before this winter but unfortunately, he passed away and left me financially strapped. My Social Security payment has decreased and it’s my only income (monthly), so it makes it harder for me to afford a new furnace.

I would appreciate any assistance that can help me with the furnace situation.

Thank you for helping.

Linda Mackie, Wolcott, CT

In November, 2019 the New Haven Chapter of OESP, under the leadership of Chapter President Danny Gentile, completed an Oil Heat Cares project in Wolcott, CT. Homeowner Linda Mackie described in her letter how her furnace was no longer working and the difficulties she was having. The Chapter sprung into action to help.  

The team removed the old hot air furnace and installed a new one with new duct work to adapt to the plenums of the new furnace. Torrco provided the hot air furnace, smoke pipe and other necessary supplies.

“I would like to thank all the technicians who donated their time to help Mrs. Mackie,” Danny Gentile said. “Our chapter loves running these projects, bringing joy to so many.”

pictured - Darren Hafford of D&A Duct System - sheet metal guy - white shirt with beard. James Weissmann - a technician who helped with the job.