'She's A Natural Born Caretaker': Old Saybrook Hero

OLD SAYBROOK, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Diane Pane who has nominated Juliana Maulucci.

Where the nominee lives:
OLD SAYBROOK

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT

Name of the nominee:
JULIANA MAULUCCI

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Diane Pane

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
NICU nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is a loving, caring and selfless person. Juliana works tirelessly when people are in need of care. And will do anything to put other needs above her own. Her patients and family would be and are fortunate to have her as their nurse. Bless her. A true hero.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is natural born caretaker with a warm loving heart and healing soul to others . Not a job for her, but her calling in life, and this world needs more people like this.

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