April 21, 2010 [Wednesday]
Event Photo Gallery 07
The 36th Eloise Staudinger Beautification Luncheon/Dinner Fundraiser was held Wednesday, April 21st at the Pine Grove Inn. Peggy Halverson committee member, Paula Murphy Beautification Chairperson, and Patchogue Chamber/Foundation President Lorice Fiala are picture to the left. A delicious lunch and dinner was served, many attended to support the committee efforts.

The money raised at this yearly event can be seen all around: Eloise Staudinger Walkway; Medford Avenue Planters; Foley Square; Furman Park; Terry Street Landscaping; RR Tower Landscaping; East End Beautification; Oak Street Parking Area; Sylvia Roeloffs Memorial Sculpture; Trees on Baker Street; Daffodils and Tulips at Railroad Station; Furman Square; Terry St. & Oak Street and Rte. 112 & East Main.

Interested in getting involved contact the Greater Patchogue Foundation Beautification Committee at info@patchoguefoundation.com or call 631-207-1000
 

We are sad to report that just prior to this event, the event founder and name-sake Eloise Staudinger passed away on Saturday, April 17th.

Eloise was 101 years young, her next birthday May 20th she would have been 102. She was the owner of The Colony Shop, which she started in 1946, founder of the Beautification Committee and Fundraiser, chamber member, and former member of the promotion committee. Eloise could be seen at her store everyday until last fall. She knitted baby blankets, hats, and sweaters that were sold in the store. Her motto was "Treat Your Customers Right."

The first planters on Main Street were Eloise's idea. Not only did she raise the money for them from through the Beautification Fundraiser lunch and dinner, but she also did the planting of the flowers. There were always flowers at the rear entrance of her store. She knew that the rear entrance to your business is as important as the front.

She is survived by a daughter, 2 grand-daughters, 2 great-granddaughters, a great-grandson, 4 great-great-granddaughters, and a great-great-grandson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be given to: The Greater Patchogue Foundation, Inc. Beautification Committee, 15 North Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772.

Eloise Staudinger is pictured (with daughter Lorice Fiala) on her 100th birthday.