The Westchester chapter recently completed an Oil Heat Cares project for the Croton Falls Presbyterian Church. The church – now the possessor of a brand-new boiler – has been a Heritage Fuel customer since 1994.

Bob Daros, owner of Heritage Fuel, led the installation project and has had a very long-standing relationship with the church as it evolved over the years.

The church’s boiler was from the late ‘50s-early ‘60s and it simply had no more life.

“They have not been in a financial position for many years to do anything about it,” Daros said. “We knew they were wasting money each year on oil, and it occurred to me that this would be a perfect Oil Heat Cares project.  I asked them if I could submit them for funding, they said `yes,’ and now they will be warm this winter.”

Daros led the effort by providing the mechanics and all the miscellaneous fittings, piping and supplies. He also arranged to have two amazing burner guys participate: Brendan Grace of R.W. Beckett, and Vice President of the Westchester chapter; and Lance Marino of Carlin/Hydrolevel.  Justin Romano, President of the Westchester chapter, was the project’s chimney expert and went above and beyond, lending a hand anywhere he could (including bringing the donuts!)

“It was truly a team effort,” Daros said. “We would like to express heartfelt thanks to Peerless for the boiler, R.W. Beckett for the burner, and Carlin/Hydrolevel for the Hyrdolevel Aquastat.”

Heritage Fuel donated an oil tank and the funds from Oil Heat Cares covered the expense of the remainder of the parts and equipment. All in all, it was a job well done by the Heritage Fuel team: Frank Geiger, Rich Dupree, Nick Schemmel, Tom Dysard, and Dave Gasperrini.

And, of course, thank you to Bob O’Rourke for the many photos of the job.

“The local church was very appreciative of our efforts and it gave all of us a feeling of accomplishment and pride to do something for those in need,” Daros added.