Fundraiser Pig Roast Scheduled for Family at Moose Lodge

A pig roast fundraiser will be held at the Moose Lodge on Mackinac Trail in St. Ignace Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m. for the J.R. and Anne Marie Fulgenzi family, who suffered a total loss of home and personal items in a fire in St. Ignace Friday, May 18.

Musical entertainment at the pig roast will be provided by Mackinaw. Donations will be accepted.

Two pets were lost in the fire. The couple's oldest son, Kyle, 15, was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene and has recovered. No other injuries were reported.

The family has four children: Kameron, 9, Keegon, 10, Kayla, 13, and Kyle, and is staying at the Pines Motel in St. Ignace.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. Because of what the family describes as a clerical error, their insurance policy will not assist them, said Dennis Goodwin, a family member. Because of their experience, he said, "we're really encouraging everyone to check their insurance policies, and make sure they're covered."

A donation fund for the family's needs has been set up by First National Bank of St. Ignace, and donations can be made to any branch of First National Bank.