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Heidi Lucky Presents... "Hangin' With The Homies" 5:30 AM (CST) Every Thursday

Heidi Lucky Presents... "Hangin' With The Homies" 5:30 AM (CST) Every Thursday

By Heidi Lucky

This podcast was created to share the stories of "Home Kids". These are men and women who were raised at Angel Guardian Orphanage in Chicago. This is an opportunity to hear first hand accounts of what life was like growing up in an Orphanage. Some stories are happy, while others are sad. My husband, Norm was there from first grade and graduated HS there. Many like himself are so grateful for A.G.O. as they truly do not know where they would be today if not for A.G.O.
This podcast is the latest addition to my website, www.heidiluckysworld.com
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S1 | E19 "Hangin' With the Homies" - John Joyce - Boy's Cottage Guest

Heidi Lucky Presents... "Hangin' With The Homies" 5:30 AM (CST) Every ThursdayMar 11, 2021

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S1 | E19 "Hangin' With the Homies" - John Joyce - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E19 "Hangin' With the Homies" - John Joyce - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last time you got to hear Gloria Zampa's story! This week we're going back to the boy's cottage to talk with John Joyce who lived at A.G.O. We talked, laughed and he told me different stories of his time at AGO as well as naming some interesting people in his life from college and service times!
Mar 11, 202128:19
S1 | E18 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Gloria Zampa (Casper) - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E18 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Gloria Zampa (Casper) - Girl's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Angel Camareno's story! This week we're going back to the girl's cottage to talk with Gloria Zampa (Casper) who lived at A.G.O. from 9 years old through High School graduation! We laughed and she told me fun stories of her time at AGO!
Feb 18, 202138:12
S1 | E17 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Angel Camareno - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E17 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Angel Camareno - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Marie Prendergast's story! This week we're going back to the boy's cottage to talk with Angel Camareno who lived at A.G.O. from baby house through High School Graduation! We laughed and he told me more stories of his time at AGO!
Feb 11, 202138:44
S1 | E16 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Marie Prendergast - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E16 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Marie Prendergast - Girl's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Freddy Dontsow, (Sig)'s story! This week we're going back to the girl's cottage to talk with Marie Prendergast who lived at A.G.O. from 11 1/2 years old through High School graduation! We laughed and she told me some new enlightening things I never heard before!
Feb 04, 202134:23
S1 | E15 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Freddy Dontsow (Sig) - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E15 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Freddy Dontsow (Sig) - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Lily's story! This week we're going back to the boy's cottage to talk with Freddy Dontsow (Sig) who lived at A.G.O. for years! He told me some things I never heard before!
Jan 28, 202132:35
S1 | E14 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Lily Garcia (Redini) - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E14 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Lily Garcia (Redini) - Girl's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Chip's story! This week we're going back to the girl's cottage to talk with Lily Garcia who lived at A.G.O. for 12 years! We laughed so much! She also we taught me some new things!
Jan 21, 202141:42
S1 | E13 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Chip Gordon - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E13 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Chip Gordon - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Rose's story! This week we're going back to the boy's cottage to talk with Chip who lived at A.G.O. and learned so much! He also taught them alot too!
Jan 14, 202135:37
S1 | E12 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Rose Gallas (Kennedy) - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E12 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Rose Gallas (Kennedy) - Girl's Cottage Guest

Happy New Year! Last week you got to hear John Nunos' story! This week we're going to the girl's cottage to talk with Rose Gallas (Kennedy)! Rose lived at A.G.O. from 3-4 years old through high school!
What a fun, different story this is!!
Jan 07, 202129:41
S1 | E11 - "Hangin' with the Homies" - John Nuno - New Year's Eve Special 93 year old Homie!

S1 | E11 - "Hangin' with the Homies" - John Nuno - New Year's Eve Special 93 year old Homie!

The New Year's Eve special brings us back to the boy's cottage with a wonderful story from a 93 year old "Home Kid", John Nunos!
John Left A.G.O. in 1939 and had some wonderful memories of the Home and so much more! He has lived so much!
He's seen the Rat Pack live, Cubs games in the 1930's and more! Happy New Year Everyone! Blessings, Heidi
Dec 31, 202033:44
S1 | E10 - "Hangin'with the Homies" - Sr. Damian and Sr. Pauline (aka Sr Luke) Christmas Eve Special

S1 | E10 - "Hangin'with the Homies" - Sr. Damian and Sr. Pauline (aka Sr Luke) Christmas Eve Special

This Christmas Eve Special is the coolest! We are going to learn about the life and times of Sister Damian and Sister Pauline (Sr. Luke at AGO!) Find out about their upbringing and why and when they went to AGO! Merry Christmas! Blessings, Heidi
Dec 24, 202045:04
S1 | E9 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Timmy Butosov -Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E9 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Timmy Butosov -Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Mary Zampa's, story! This week we're going back to the boy's cottage to talk with Timmy B.! New funny stories.....he did 10 years at A.G.O.
Dec 17, 202028:19
S1 | E8 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Mary Zampa - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E8 "Hangin' With the Homies" - Mary Zampa - Girl's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Joe Ellis' story! This week we're going to the Girl's Cottage to talk with Mary Zampa!
Mary arrived there when she was 6 years old, and graduated High School at A.G.O. in a class of 14!
Dec 10, 202031:00
S1 | E7 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Joe Ellis - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E7 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Joe Ellis - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Mary Jo's (Maria's), story! This week we're going to the boy's cottage to talk with Joe Ellis! Joe lived at A.G.O. from the middle of 1st grade through high school graduation!
Dec 03, 202030:09
S1 | E6 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Mary Jo Piludu (Maria) - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E6 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Mary Jo Piludu (Maria) - Girl's Cottage Guest

Happy Thanksgiving! Last week you got to hear Joe's story! This week we're going to the girl's cottage to talk with Maria (Mary Jo)! Maria lived at A.G.O. from 6th grade through high school!
Nov 26, 202030:25
S1 | E5 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Joe Gallas - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E5 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Joe Gallas - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Mary Beth's story! This week we're going to the boy's cottage to talk with Joe! Joe lived at A.G.O. from 4 years old through high school graduation!
Nov 19, 202032:24
S1 | E4 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Mary Beth Wiley - Girl's Cottage Guest

S1 | E4 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Mary Beth Wiley - Girl's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Tom's story! This week we're going to the girl's cottages to talk with Mary Beth! Mary Beth lived at A.G.O. with her siblings!
Nov 12, 202031:14
S1 | E3 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Tom Fitzgerald - Boy's Cottage Guest

S1 | E3 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Tom Fitzgerald - Boy's Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Sylvia's story! This week we're going to the boy's cottages to talk with Tom! Tom lived at A.G.O. for 11 years!
Nov 05, 202031:36
S1 | E2 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Sylvia Huante - Girls Cottage Guest

S1 | E2 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Sylvia Huante - Girls Cottage Guest

Last week you got to hear Norm's story.
This week we're going to the girls cottages to talk with Sylvia! Sylvia lived at A.G.O. for 5 years!
Oct 30, 202030:01
S1 | E1 "Hangin' with the Homies" - Norm Mertel ( Lucky) Boy's Cottage Guest
Oct 22, 202030:01