Getting to Know Matt Marracelli

Name: Matthew Marracelli

When did you have your stroke? 8/20/22

What was your occupation? An electrician at a power plant

What are your favorite activities now? Working on my 1957 truck

What piece of advice would you offer to other people with aphasia? Have patience with yourself.

What is your biggest accomplishment in the last year? Making it another year

In what way are you raising awareness of aphasia in our community? I tell people I have aphasia.

What is your favorite class or activity at the Aphasia Community Center? Math, by far

Do you have any pets? A dog named Lumpy.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Chocolate

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I lost all my memory from the stroke back, so every day is a learning experience.

Matt’s dog, Lumpy