Camarillo, CA - Camarillo Hospice is pleased to announce a benefit concert on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Padre Serra Catholic Church. The concert will feature vocalist Eric Petrucci accompanied by Dominic MacAller on piano performing sacred arias and art songs.

The concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged and gratefully will be accepted to support Camarillo Hospice’s programs of practical and emotional support and counseling to the seriously ill and grieving.

Eric, who has availed himself of Camarillo Hospice counseling services relative to the losses of his father in 2003 and of his mother in 2010, planned the concert in honor of his mother, Jean. December 1, 2013 marks the three-year anniversary of her passing. He titles the concert, “That I May Cease to Mourn” and comments, “The caring staff of Camarillo Hospice has made a world of difference in making my grieving process bearable. I couldn’t imagine an organization I would rather support!”

Eric holds a B.A. from The University of Notre Dame and a Master of Music from New England Conservatory, both in classical vocal performance. Dominic MacAller serves as the director of Music and Liturgy at Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo, where he has worked since 1999.

Founded in 1978, Camarillo Hospice has remained a non-profit, volunteer hospice and grief counseling center that provides practical and emotional care, comfort, support and counseling to individuals and families who are facing a life-limiting illness or the grief of losing a loved one and education on end-of-life issues to all. There is no requirement of a doctor’s referral to qualify for the services of Camarillo Hospice, no time limit on services, and all services are free.

For more information regarding the Memorial Service or the programs and services of Camarillo Hospice, please call the Hospice office at 805.389.6870, email info@camarillohospice.org or visit the hospice website at www.camarillohospice.org.