Doreen is a
woman who chose her children and God over the music
without hesitation. She in many ways had to make a
harder choice than so many because that choice
wasn't simply about leaving a band or some stage.
She sang for 3 years in Tennessee along side people
such as Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn and Tammy
Wynette. She sang harmony for so so many other
Nashville stars such as Randy Travis and could have
so easily followed that dream. She chose her family
and being the best mother she could be. It wasn't
that big a surprise if you knew her for she was
doing exactly as her mother had taught her. Her mom
was her light and strength. She was beautiful,
talented and strong always making sure her children
never went without. Doreen was simply doing all her
mom instilled inside her, Unselfish, always giving
and never doubting her choice.
Though she lost everything in the
flood of 2010 in Memphis Tennessee she did not fall
into depression, instead she prayed to God for
answers and help. God brought her here to
Connecticut, placed our (hers and Larry Crasilli)
hearts back together, and has given us a new and so
wonderful a life. Our music is constant as we serve
many parts of the ministry. Daily with her husband
they perform at many nursing homes, assisted living
facilities bringing people joy and memories
that become as medicinal as the medicines they take
for their life. Bringing a smile to someone lost or
forgotten, a memory of a lost wife or husband or
reminding them of those special places they once
danced the night away are simply amazing.