Efforts assist individuals in area of criminal justice
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He was concerned that he would end up dying on the streets.
Homeless for many years, the former college professor with a doctorate in chemistry had done a turnaround after hooking up with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Project More, which provided an apartment and support. He had been addressing his issues with alcohol and was considering work as a tutor.
A couple months ago he confided in case worker Joe Piskulic about his fear, noting he had spent so much time on the streets and had seen what death was like there.
A few weeks ago, Piskulic stopped by the apartment for a visit and found the man had died from a heart attack.
“He didn’t die in the street. That was his wish. He died with dignity,” Piskulic said, adding that for every five years a person is homeless on the streets he ages 25 years. “It took a real toll on him.”
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