Doreen Crasilli
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.