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“A dedicated and compassionate caregiver at St. Joseph Hospital for decades, Melvin Schwartz and his wife demonstrated their friendship and support for the Hospital by establishing a legacy through a generous charitable planned gift.”
Continuing a Legacy of Service
Introducing our new board chair
We remember and honor three individuals whose generosity, leadership and commitment to Providence Little Company of Mary have left a lasting mark on our community. Their lives reflect a shared belief in compassion, service and giving back.
Jacky Glass was a devoted philanthropist and longtime supporter whose passion for helping others shaped her life’s generous work. Alongside her late husband, Jerry, Jacky embraced giving as a family value, supporting TrinityCare Hospice and Providence Little Company of Mary for decades. Whether as a volunteer, advocate or donor, she believed deeply in building community. As she once shared, “There’s a
lot of love there, and it’s a community.” Jacky’s true love was to gather her family — even great grandchildren — at Foundation events, to enjoy the love of family and to demonstrate to her next generation the joy of giving.
Mary Centofante leaves a legacy rooted in opportunity and education. Through the establishment of the Centofante Nursing Endowment, she and her family created a pathway for caregivers to advance their education and strengthen patient care. For more than 30 years, her generosity has empowered nurses and elevated the standard of care across the medical center.
John Trujillo carried forward a family tradition of leadership and philanthropy at Providence Little Company of Mary. As the son of former board chair Robert Trujillo, John remained connected to the mission through his family’s deep involvement and support. A successful businessman and investor, he understood the importance of giving back and supporting the community that shaped his family’s legacy.
Their impact will continue to be felt in the patients, caregivers and community they so deeply cared for.
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