by Wendy Bartocci
Eileen joined the Middletown community over 35 years ago.  She began as a volunteer in the classroom when her youngest child started elementary school. Eileen loved being in the classroom and soon became a teaching assistant.  She began her career in the Special Education Department and spent her remaining years as a teaching assistant in the library at Mechanicstown where the highlight of her day was reading to the children.  Eileen loved her job and it showed through her dedication to the children of the Middletown district.
Sadly, on August 30, 2006, Eileen lost her courageous battle with cancer.  She has 4 loving children and was the proud “Nana” of 5 beautiful grandchildren.  Eileen will be sadly missed.