An Italian American Heritage Fraternity since 1914
THE KLEOS O F
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An Educational Journal Volume 86, Issue 3 Summer Issue, June 2015
Compiled and edited by: John J. Russo 1331 Peachtree Lane North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail: Kleos@apd.org Associate Editors/Contributors: Chris Mancusi, Fr. Jim Lentini, Emil Imbro, Jim Miller, Jeff Breen, Sal Flagiello, Tony Carfang, Emil Coscarelli, Neil Anastasio, Mike Iacovelli, Mason Shattuck, Ralph Annina. Creative Designer: Jody Toth National Officers NATIONAL PRESIDENT Chris Mancusi E-mail: President@apd.org NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT James Miller E-mail: ExecVP@apd.org CENTRAL OFFICE/NATIONAL SECRETARY Fr. James Lentini E-mail: APDoffice@apd.org NATIONAL TREASURER Rick Trieste E-mail: VPFinancial@apd.org
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OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE
Breaking Bread Among Brothers BY THOMAS AMMAZZALORSO, GAMMA PI ’93, CULTURAL COMMITTEE
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n November of 1914, a series of unique events took place in the city of Syracuse, N.Y., that triggered a chain reaction, creating America’s only Italian Heritage Fraternity — Alpha Phi Delta. One hundred years later, however, Alpha Phi Delta looks much more like America than a Fraternity based simply on just one of America’s ethnic groups. Even as the brothers of Alpha Phi Delta change over time, and even as our diversity allows us to become more exceptional than we even thought possible, many of the traditions our seven Founding Fathers weaved into the very fabric of Alpha Phi Delta have, and will forever stand the test of time. Perhaps the single most important tradition is that of breaking bread among brothers, something that many families have been doing since the beginning of time. Two millennia ago, the tradition of “breaking bread” was associated with the Good Book and the Last Supper. Two thousand years later, it is most often associated with friends and family, when they start a meal or while they are sitting for a meal. It allows them to sit together, spend time together, and get to know the hopes and dreams of one another. Much more than that, it allows them to build a bond similar to what we, the brothers of Alpha Phi Delta, experience when we sit and break bread together. When we participate in such fellowship, our fraternal bond grows stronger, our brotherhood is strengthened, and the very sense of family, which is so deeply needed by our undergrads and alumni alike, is woven into their hearts and minds. Throughout the past 100 years, there have also been times where our brotherhood, at both the chapter and National level, was tested. To say the bond of our brotherhood never temporarily weakened would be most unwise, and partly foolish. It was, however, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616) who once said, “All sorrows are less with bread,” and he was right. Over the past 100 years, in some of Alpha Phi Delta’s most challenging hours, brothers gathered around a table, broke bread, and decided to take the necessary steps to ensure the survival of our Fraternity. Some of our more senior brethren have shared such stories dating back to our humble beginnings and nearly all of them ended the same way, around a dinner table, seated as family, and breaking bread with one another. More than 100 years have passed since our founding; and for those who attended our Centennial celebration, much bread was broken and the very spirit of Alpha Phi Delta was renewed with great hope and even greater aspirations. And though our Centennial celebration took place in our nation’s capital, where more than 400 brothers broke bread together, this fails in comparison to how important it is for our undergrads to continue to sit around a table, break bread together as often as possible, and share with each other their hopes and dreams about themselves, their future, and about Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity.
Alpha Phi Delta Scrapbook . . . 4 Alpha Phi Delta Expansion Boom . . . 6 National Council Meeting . . . 8 100 Years: Through the Presidents . . . 10 Member Education Initiative . . . 12 Alumni News . . . 14 Sunshine Tour 2015 . . . 14 In Memoriam . . . 15 Convention 2015 . . . 16
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On the Cover Alpha Phi Delta inducted it’s 20,000 brother on March 13, 2015. The lucky brother was Christopher Lopez of our brand new Centenary College colony. The colony is based in Hackettstown, N.J. This photo is a re-enactment of the actual event, with National President Chris Mancusi administering the oath of brotherhood to the seven brand new brothers. Holding a replica of Chris’s APD membership card left to right are, National President Chris Mancusi, Romane Jean-Louis, Justin Charles, Keith Bassford, Christopher Lopez, Will Diaz, Matthew Cristales and Rob Hanley. Photo by Emil Coscarelli.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Reflection on the Fall 2014 Semester BY CHRIS MANCUSI, GAMMA SIGMA ’02, NATIONAL PRESIDENT While there was some concern as to the centennial spirit dying off and the fraternity returning to normalcy, our entities did a fine job this past fall semester. We had budgeted for 116 initiates in the fall semester and our chapters and colonies were able to bring in 169 men, 53 men more then we had forecasted. I commend our undergraduates for having a great fall semester while always stressing that quality far surpasses quantity; however, I’m a big believer that quality leads to quantity. If you exclude the fall of 2011, where we inducted 51 undergraduates and alumni in the merger at St. Joseph’s College in Long Island, this is the largest fall semester that we have had in quite some time. What’s more impressive about the fall numbers is we had six fewer chapters/colonies pledging then we had anticipated. As of this time, Alpha Phi Delta stands at: • 36 Undergraduate Chapters • 6 Undergraduate Colonies • 15 Alumni Clubs • 12 Alumni Associations
EXPANSION WHEELS ARE TURNING I was saddened to hear of the resignation of John Whyte. Brother Whyte had been an integral part in our expansion program over the past few years. We sincerely thank him for his service. I appointed Brother Sal Flagiello to take over for John. Sal had been involved with many expansion projects and was the project manager for Delta Epsilon, one of our strongest chapters. I’m confident that Sal will do an excellent job. At the National Council meeting, we chartered the Farmingdale Colony in Long Island as Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, the 98th in our history! If all continues to go well, we will also charter our colony at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn) this summer. Our goal is to charter our 100th chapter by February 2016. In late February, one of my former athletes led a founding class at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. In addition, I have been serving as the project manager for a colony at Centenary College in Northwestern, N.J. I have to say this has been a rewarding experience helping this group establish a foundation. We also have colonies at SUNY Albany and Dowling College. I’m glad to report that we have chartered the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club, a group comprised of brothers in the New Hampshire area, at this year’s National Council meeting.
This is the first 〈⌽⌬ entity in the New England area since Tufts University was closed in 2003. This group is one of our more active alumni groups and is eager to assist in expansion. This is a key piece in our expansion goal of 〈⌽⌬ activity and eventually a district in the New England area.
A TRAVELING PRESIDENT I was able to accumulate close to 6,500 miles while traveling for our beloved fraternity. It is my plan to be able to visit with every undergraduate entity before the close of the fraternal year on June 30. I have personally met with brothers from: 11/11 districts, 29/36 chapters, 6/8 colonies or interest groups and 13/27 alumni entities.
THE FRATERNITY TREASURY Last February, I had pledged to you an increased level of transparency in both our treasury and our activities on the national level. These reports have been sent to all PNP’s and alumni/undergraduate entity presidents. After a few years of ending the fraternal year in the red, it is our expectation that we finish in the black. Kudos to Brother Rick Trieste, who has painstakingly ensured that not only do we keep our budget updates open and transparent but also restricted officers to stay within their budget lines. I’d also like to thank our chapter presidents, district governors and specifically our UCC committee for assisting in the collection of assessments in the fall. We did a much better job this time around—Thank you!
COMMITTEE MINDSET One of the plans we’re instituting going forward is to have all of our national officers and district governors think of themselves as committee chairmen. So perhaps the VP for Expansion looks at himself more as the Expansion Chairman managing his project managers and consultants. And the District Governor sees himself managing a committee of assistant governors and district officers. We need to start to share the load so that we can do more in our positions. Heck, I even look at myself more as the chairman of the Executive Committee rather than National President. This is a point that I have driven home at our leadership conferences that chapters can use on a local level to utilize more brothers. This is the way we can spread the workload and engage more brothers in the work of the fraternity. This is the start to changing our thought process in the way we do things!
ALUMNI ADVISORS We recently had to close our Delta Nu Chapter at Eastern Connecticut State Univ. All of the great expansion that has been happening recently would mean nothing if we are losing chapters. The key for sustained growth for Alpha Phi Delta is to strengthen our weaker chapters, challenge our stronger chapters and nurture our colonies and younger chapters. I feel that this can be best be served by having an alumni advisory committee of 1–5 alumni who will be focus specifically on that chapter. I want to thank National VP Jim Miller who has worked with all of our chapters and alumni to ensure that our goal has been met and that ALL chapters/colonies have an alumni advisory committee in place. Our next step is to organize the rollout and supervision of these committees. This is a sound example of ways the fraternity is working to deepen our leadership bench and find the leaders of tomorrow rather then re-using the same older guys to hold various positions on the district and national levels.
WATCH-DOG FOR CHAPTERS I have asked National VP Jim Miller to keep a better eye on our chapters who may be struggling. Generally, these are chapters with less then 10 men or that have some sort of disciplinary issues.
ON-GOING EXECUTIVE PROJECTS 1) Website Transfer We are in the process of moving our data and history from our current website to a much more affordable platform. This will represent a savings of about $7,500! 2) History Book Update In August, I commissioned the 3rd edition of the History of Alpha Phi Delta. Ron Sme and Fr. Lentini have been working on our Centennial History Book. This publication will be able to be purchased from an online store and can be made as orders are processed. 3) Social Media Guidelines An influential presentation that was put together by our Legal Counsel Randy Sawyer at both regional leadership conferences was well received by our undergraduates and has made me realize that we need to put some more thought into social media guidelines. I remain fully committed to serving our great fraternity.
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Alumni from the new Merrimack Alumni Club along with North Jersey AC and Connecticut AC witness the Gamma Xi induction at Southern Connecticut State University on March 28.
Alpha Phi Delta added its first new alumni club since 2012, when the National Council voted to charter the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club, located in New Hampshire on the north side of the Greater Boston area. This is the northern most alumni club in the history of Alpha Phi Delta, with its northern section squeaking past the latitude of our now-defunct Rochester Alumni Club in New York. It is our 44th alumni club, and our 60th alumni entity. The addition of the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club boosts Alpha Phi Delta to 15 active alumni clubs, and 27 active alumni entities. Upon being approved for chartering, the entity’s delegates were seated and the alumni club was voted to be placed in the Connecticut District.
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ABOVE: Gamma Xi inducts five men on March 28, 2015 at Southern Connecticut State University. RIGHT: Beta Lambda Chapter inducted seven new members on March 13, 2015. New members are Christopher Baun, Kevin Charney, Edward Flippen III, Corey Kalinyak, Zachary Kelly, Brandon Leech, and John Gigliotti. John Gigliotti is the younger brother of Dominic Gigliotti (Beta Lambda ’10) who was on hand to witness the ritual. He is pictured with his brother after the induction.
ABOVE: Psi Chapter held its 45th annual Valentine Ball at Duquesne University on February 14 (Valentine’s Day). The event attracted 300 people, including the group pictured: undergrads from both Psi and Delta Upsilon (Robert Morris) chapters. RIGHT: On Saturday April 11, 2015, Theta Beta, NYU inducts four new brothers. The chapter now stands at 23 strong and will return in the fall with 18 brothers, poised to have another strong year. Posing after the induction are front row (l to r): newly inducted brothers Hongrun Sun, Hansol Jung, Hakeem Elliott, Drew Kaufman. 2nd row: Emil Coscarelli, William Fiore. 3rd row: Jesse Aguilar, Michael Li, Noris Onea, Edwin Augustin, Peter Gaudiuso, Mike Manniello, Steve Lee, Rich Hooper. This page sponsored by Robert Grecco, Beta Mu ’74, DePaul University.
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ABOVE: The Misericordia, St Joseph’s College and Centenary colonies were in attendance for a “history night” seminar. RIGHT: National Secretary Fr. James Lentini makes a point during the “history night” presentation during the spring 2015 semester.
The Epsilon Gamma Chapter and Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association hosted the 10th Annual Dion Arroyo Scholarship Dinner in February. This event raises money for the scholarship Epsilon Gamma oversees, in honor of a fallen brother of Alpha Phi Delta, Dion Arroyo. The event was quite the success as more than 120 people attended and the chapter brought in over $6,000 to benefit their scholarship fund. The brothers of Epsilon Gamma appreciate all the support of the national executive board as well as the many other chapters that were in attendance. We look forward to our 11th annual next February!
The brothers and pledges of the Centenary College Colony perform a community service event by volunteering at the Big Blue track meet in Staten Island. The brothers helped officiate at the track meet from 7:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. Emil Coscarelli, an alumnus from Theta Beta, served as the meet photographer. In addition, Michael DiBiase, son of Gamma Kappa founder Mario DiBiase earned two medals on that day.
National President Chris Mancusi attended the annual meeting of the North-American Interfraternity Conference in Kansas City. In the caucus meetings, he reiterated Alpha Phi Delta’s expectation that other member NIC fraternities support open expansion. Chris poses with NIC President and CEO Peter Smithhisler.
Vince Maligno, Beta Beta ’66 (Manhattan), was honored by the New York Yankees at a game on April 26 as the Veteran of the Game for his service during the Vietnam War. Pictured with Vince at the game is his daughter Megan and wife Amelia.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA EXPANSION
EXPANSION BOOM! Some new faces were seen at the National Council meeting this year. These new faces were from brothers from our newest colony: Misericordia University. The brothers of this colony were initiated by officers of the Executive Committee of the Fraternity on Friday evening, February 27, 2015. The Ritual was conducted by our officers shortly after the conclusion of the Executive Committee meeting that evening. With Misericordia University (Dallas, Pa.) Colony in place, the number of active undergraduate colonies and expansion projects now are as follows: • Briarcliffe College (Patchogue, N.Y.), located in the Long Island District • Centenary College (Hackettstown, N.J.), located in the North Jersey District • Dowling College (Oakdale, N.Y.), located in the Long Island District • Misericordia Univeristy (Dallas, Pa.), located in the Central Pennsylvania District • St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, N.Y.), located in the New York City South District
The Alpha Pledge Class of Centenary College in Hackettstown, N.J. show their APD pride. Photo by Chris Mancusi
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In addition to colonies, potential expansion is also on the horizon for Alpha Phi Delta at these campus: • Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, Conn.), located in the Connecticut District. • Kean University (Union, N.J.), located in the North Jersey District • Rowan University (Glassboro, N.J.), located in the Delaware Valley District. This would be a re-activation of our Beta Phi Chapter • Queens College (Flushing, N.Y.), located in the New York City North District • SUNY Old Westbury (Old Westbury, N.Y.), located in the Long Island District
Our colony at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn welcomes five new members on March 29, 2015, as they look forward to becoming a chapter in the near future. Congratulations to Jack Berrellez, John Hickey, Anthony Olskey, Gabriel De Leon, and Akramal Haque, our new members there. Photo by Sal Flagiello
Brothers of the new Misericordia Colony who have just been inducted at the National Council meeting proudly pose surrounded by all of their APD brothers. (l to r) Niall Timby, Sal Flagiello, David Kozak, Rick Barnes, Randall Davis, Luigi Tiro, Jared Silverback Harmon, AJ Baber, Shawn Dziepak, Geo Ruhl, Joe Carcione, Chris Mancusi, Paul Zammit, and Carlo Lucatino.
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LEFT: Beta Sigma holds the first induction of the year on January 18, 2015. Congratulations Cristian McCarthy and Saul Castro. Photo by Sal Flagiello
ABOVE: On March 29, 2015, the Epsilon Gamma Chapter at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue added six new brothers to the family. Congratulations Matthew Dixon, Daniel Furey Jr., Jonathan Horton, Anthony Parrillo, Jason Slote, and Michael Terveen. Photo by Emil Coscarelli
Our Briarcliffe College colony on Long Island inducted their third class since their activation on April 11, 2015. Welcome to the family Eddie Bryant and Dwarian DeGraffe! Photo by Sal Flagiello
The Centenary College colony inducted its Beta class on May 2, 2015. Gerard Christie, Christopher Flores and Paul Jones took the oath of brotherhood. This now brings the colony up to 10 men. Photo by Matt Modany
Our newest colony at Dowling College is off to a strong start as 12 men take the Oath of Brotherhood on April 11, 2015. Congratulations to Zachary Baker, Reid Barnowitz, Bryan Nee, Omar Bravo, Steven D’Angelo, John Femoyer, Kevin Fernandez, Werlhens Francois, James Hourihane, Matthew McArdle, Herlis Reyes, and Tarik Zahran. Photo by Sal Flagiello www.APD.org
The brothers of Robert Morris (Delta Upsilon) make their first extended road trip from Pittsburgh by attending the council meeting in New Jersey. The chapter was rechartered three years ago.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHARTERS EPSILON EPSILON AT BY FR. JAMES LENTINI, NATIONAL SECRETARY he February 28, 2015 annual meeting of the National Council was held on the campus of Rutgers University (New Brunswick, N.J.). This may have been one of the best attended meetings, certainly in quite some time, as over 200 brothers were in attendance. The first order of business, was a sad one though, as the delegates were forced to close the Delta Nu (Eastern Connecticut State Univ.) chapter, which had been struggling for the past few semesters.On a brighter note the delegates moved the Fraternity closer to the 100 chapter mark as they voted with unanimity to charter our Colony at Farmingdale State College as our Epsilon Epsilon Chapter—our 98th chapter. Amidst the applause of the Council, the brothers of Epsilon Epsilon came forward to be recognized for their chartering, and then were seated as an official part of the membership of the National Council. Upon chartering and being seated, a motion was put forth and approved to place Epsilon Epsilon into the ever-growing New York City East District. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Farmingdale State College is located in Farmingdale, N.Y. and is part of the State University system. The college was founded in 1912 as the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island. Currently, the college boasts an enrollment of over 5,100 full-time students and over 1,700 part-time students. It is, of note, the 98th Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta, and the first chapter of Alpha Phi Delta’s second century. The chartering of Epsilon Epsilon makes the prospect of our 100th chapter being chartered this summer or next winter very strong. National President Christopher Mancusi (Gamma Sigma ’02) and National Vice President James Miller (Psi ’75) were re-elected to lead the fraternity in 2015–16 by unanimous vote of the National Council. Their respective re-elections were the final orders of business of the Council at its February 28, 2015 session. Brother Mancusi was nominated by National Secretary Fr. James Lentini and had his nomination seconded by Past National President Alexander Fafara. Brother Miller was nominated for National Vice President by Past National President Douglas Sundo and seconded by Pittsburgh AC member Chris Shipley. With no objections heard, National Secretary Lentini cast one unanimous vote for each of the two candidates to the obstreperous applause of the Council. As is custom, the re-elected President named his appointees. For the 2015–16 year, President Mancusi appointed: National Secretary and National Chaplain–Fr. James Lentini; National Treasurer–Richard Trieste; National Historian–Ronald Sme; Kleos Editor and Convention Chairman–John Russo; Vice President for Expansion– Salvatore Flagiello; Vice President for Public Relations–Joseph Bell; Vice President for Cultural Affairs–Emil Imbro; Vice President for Member Education–William Beuther; Awards Chairman–Alexander Fafara, PNP; Legislative Chairman–Evan Sottosanti, PNP; Resolutions Chairman–Garry Kosteck; Info. Tech. Chairman–Robert DeVito, PNP; and Legal Counsel–Randy Sawyer. During the break between the morning and afternoon sessions of the National Council, two key meetings occurred. The Undergraduate Coordinating Committee chaired by Samuel Bifulco (Epsilon Gamma) and its counterpart, the Alumni Coordinating Committee chaired by Jeff Breen (Gamma Sigma) met in breakout sessions to tackle business brought before them. Two key items that came before both committees were the contests for next year’s leadership. The Alumni Coordinating Committee, with
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ABOVE: The brothers of newly-chartered Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, SUNY Farmingdale pause for a photo with National President Chris Mancusi, VP Expansion Sal Flagiello, District Governor Todd Cusato and Frank Messina, LIAC and proudly display their brand new charter which was presented to them at this year’s National Council meeting. (l to r) Frank Messina, Dave Link, Andrew Scaturro, Sal Flagiello, Jonathan Gauthier, James Austin, Erik Ryan, Mike Deblasi, David Gralitzer, Angelo Petrakos, Johnny Rubino,Chris Mancusi, Alex Koopalethes, Peter Klock, Jason Buck, Noah Matson, Todd Cusato. RIGHT: Changing of the guard. Current VP Undergrad Affairs Sam Bifulco, Epsilon Gamma of St. Joseph’s College, congratulates his successor, Kyle Pasquarella, Gamma Xi of Southern Connecticut State University. rousing and unanimous support, re-elected Jeff Breen for his 5th term as Alumni Coordinating Committee Chairman. With competition in its midst, the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee had three candidates brought before it for consideration of being 2015–16 chairman. After lengthy presentations by the candidates, and a lively question-and-answer session, the committee, by secret ballot, elected Kyle Pasquarella of Gamma Xi Chapter (Southern Connecticut State University) as its new chairman. Each chapter and each district had one delegate vote on the committee. Alumni Coordinating Committee Chairman Jeff Breen will begin his new term of office on July 1, 2015; Brother Pasquarella will start his one-year term of office as Undergraduate Coordinating Committee Chairman on that same date. National Secretary Fr. Jim Lentini announced that the 2015–16 academic year would be his last in that position and he will be leaving office on July 1, 2016. He suggested the fraternity begin a search for his replacement to ensure a smooth transition. Fr. Lentini celebrated a Mass after the meeting for the benefit of the brothers, and about 35 people attended. After that a dinner was held on campus. We thank Delta Beta for their efforts in making the weekend a productive and enjoyable event as well as the North Jersey Alumni Club. A total of eight Past National Presidents also attended, which we believe was a record of some sort. Every National President from 2002 to present was in attendance. The 2016 National Council Meeting will be held in New Haven, Conn. at Southern Connecticut State, with Gamma Xi the host chapter. Exact dates will be confirmed later. n www.APD.org
FARMINGDALE STATE;OUR 98TH CHAPTER Photos by Emil Coscarelli
The National Officers who work so hard throughout the year to serve their fellow brothers pause for a group photo at the National Council Meeting. Front Row (l to r) Rick Trieste, Father Jim Lentini, Chris Mancusi, Jim Miller. Back Row (l to r) Nick Trataros, Ron Sme, Jeff Sidoti, Sal Flagiello, Paul Zammit, Jeff Breen, Carlo Lucatino, Dave Kozak, Matthew Gaudyn, Sam Bifulco, Tony Perrone, Joe Carcione, Mason Shattuck, Todd Cusato. Camera shy: Bill Beuther and John Russo (who was on an overseas assignment.) LEFT: There was no shortage of Past National Presidents attending this year’s National Council meeting, eight to be exact. This elite group represents the 26-year span from 1988 to 2014. Posing with Current National President Chris Mancusi (l. to r. in inverse order of service), Nick Franki, Rob DeVito, Doug Sundo, Evan Sottosanti, Manny Rodriguez, Rick Barnes, Glenn Small, Al Fafara. LEFT: Current VP Undergraduate Affairs Sam Bifulco poses with his predecessors and his successor, Kyle Pasquarella. This group spans the time period from 1977 to current. Front row (l to r) Rob DiDonato, Todd Cusato, Nick Franki, Abdul Gaibi, Chris Shipley, Sam Bifulco. Back Row (l to r) Kyle Pasquarella, Chris Mancusi, Jeff Breen, Emil Coscarelli.
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100 Years Centennial Countdown
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100 Years. . .Through the Presidents
The Kleos welcomes back former Editor Neil Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73, who served from 1978–1983. Neil volunteered to write a series for the Centennial on our national presidents’ leadership from the beginning through present day. This is the final installment in the series. —By Neil Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73 We continue to celebrate the Alpha Phi Delta Centennial with an ongoing look at our leaders through history. Anthony Carfang ushered in 1980 with visionary leadership while developing the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. In the 1990s, we saw promise of internal re-organization and chapter development. Was 2003 to be the end of a grand experiment, or the start of something beyond our wildest dreams?
The Millennium Awaits Richard C. Barnes, 2002–2003 Beta Chi Chapter, State University of New York-Utica Under his leadership as the Vice President of Expansion, he nurtured our westward move at the University of Colorado and was proud to ultimately sign their charter as President. He focused his administration on rekindling alumni activities and halting the trend of closing existing chapters. Despite ongoing financial problems, the fraternity managed to expand into Colorado and Florida. Insurance liability premiums however increased 50%, reflecting a sign of the times and further stressing fraternal coffers. He founded the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club in New Hampshire, our most northern outpost.
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Evan Sottosanti, 2005–2007 Beta Eta Chapter, Brooklyn College He served for two and one-half years due to the military service interruption of the previous president. He founded the first alumni association at Beta Eta (Brooklyn College) as a graduate student. During his tenure, he re-instituted the National Historian position and guided Alpha Phi Delta through perhaps its most difficult time. Faced with fiscal disarray, unfunded insurance costs and financial improprieties, he boldly stepped in with action. He removed the paid secretary and moved Central Office to Ohio, and back into the capable volunteer hands of Brother Danny Thomas Jr. Bitterly challenged for his decisive action, he ultimately took a near bankrupt fraternity and put it “Basically, I inherited a fraternity on the on solid footing. brink of imploding. With the help of many Currently working as great brothers, we brought it back from the a healthcare COO, history would show abyss to the thriving organization that that he was the right it is today.” —Evan Sottosanti man at the right time.
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Douglas A. Sundo, 2007–2009 Psi Chapter, Duquesne University
“The fraternity ran into financial trouble to the point I had to put $7,000 on a personal credit card as a loan to keep us insured.” —Richard C. Barnes
Major Manuel Rodriguez, 2003–2005 Gamma Sigma Chapter, St. John’s University (Staten Island) He took over as President upon the resignation of Rick Barnes, and by that time insurance liability premiums were the single biggest line item in the fraternal budget. He turned to the undergraduates to fund this expense by raising fees. The position of Executive Secretary became a salaried position, something that had been talked about for over 50 years. The goal was full-time contact with undergraduates, national officers and school officials, while providing training to the undergraduate chapters. Major Rodriguez was called into active duty to serve his country before the end of his term. We thank him for his service.
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He was elected at the 2007 National Council meeting which was attended by a record 110 brothers. He has been a fixture in fraternal activities in the Pittsburgh area for many years, and once elected he saw the need to put many new initiatives into place. The position of Historian was created, undergraduate fees lowered, the Dokime was revised and an undergraduate handbook was printed. Undergraduate retention (pledges ultimately becoming brothers) rose to 70%, and attendance at both the Convention and National Council meeting were growing. Indeed, Alpha Phi Delta could see its darkest days in the rear view mirror.
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“From the outside looking in, you cannot understand it. From the inside looking out, you cannot explain it.” —Philip Herman, President, University of Northern Colorado Colony describing the bond of brotherhood.
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References from The History of Alpha Phi Delta, 2001 and Christopher Mancusi personal correspondence.
Robert DeVito, 2009–2011 Beta Omega Chapter, Pace University An information services specialist, he took office at a time of fraternal prosperity and growth. He appointed Fr. Lentini as National Secretary. He was proud to see 〈⌽⌬ ranked fourth in undergraduate growth (out of 70 national fraternities), sixth in pledge increase, and sixteenth in pledge retention. Our average chapter now had 22 brothers in 26 active chapters. Times were indeed looking good heading into the Centennial year.
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Nicholas M. Franki, 2011–2014 Gamma Lambda Chapter, Fordham University He continued the 〈⌽⌬ turnaround into the Centennial year, and during his term fraternal spirit and morale soared. In three years, more than 1,000 were inducted while nine chapters and six alumni entities were chartered. Most importantly, there was only one chapter closure (Beta Mu). Regional leadership seminars took center stage and chapter assessments were reduced, while a deep roster of national and local leaders emerged. In fact, through fiscal conservancy and an all volunteer hierarchy, 〈⌽⌬ ranked second nationally in growth of chapters during this period. It was recognized as the number one ranked most affordable national fraternity. Regional Centennial gatherings took place all over the country, which culminated in our Centennial Gala in Washington D.C., attended by over 425. 〈⌽⌬ pride was back in “A rising tide raises all a big way, and the baton was boats.” —Nicholas M. Franki handed to the first president of the second century.
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“In March of 2015, I initiated our twenty-thousandth brother and plan to charter our one-hundredth chapter early next year.” — Christopher A. Mancusi
Christopher A. Mancusi, 2014– Gamma Sigma Chapter, St. John’s University (Staten Island) With youthful enthusiasm he hit the ground running, literally, to all corners of 〈⌽⌬ by visiting all 43 chapters and colonies during his first year in office. He often quotes PNP Albert Palazzo by saying on these visits, “Hi, I’m National, what can I do for you?” His Brotherhood for Life program, started in the 3rd District (NYC District), went National. It calls undergraduate attention to the lifelong commitment each brother has to 〈⌽⌬. In the seminar, pledges meet alumni and hear about real life examples of brotherhood as well as the benefits of 〈⌽⌬ post-graduation. A dedicated educator and talented track head coach, he faces the challenge of leading 〈⌽⌬ into its second century. His leadership vision is one of a committee mindset, thus grooming qualified leaders for future service.
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Fifty two men with unique talents faced challenges that at the time, seemed insurmountable. Many problems often resurfaced, many solutions were tried and seemed to have failed… but did they? Today’s Alpha Phi Delta remains the only Italian American heritage fraternity, boasting a membership GPA of 3.0 (out of 4). It remains as the largest all-volunteer national fraternity. While the general four-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges is 50%, our brothers obtain that four-year degree at an astounding rate of 79%, outpacing the overall Greek letter organization rate of 70%. So, while this grand experiment called Alpha Phi Delta enters its second century, only 52 men have been lucky enough to lead its dedicated volunteers. They have not only shaped the lives of 20,000 college men, but the experience has challenged and changed their own personal and professional lives. We honor them and thank them for keeping the Alpha Phi Delta light burning strong, even during times when the light was simply a flicker of hope.
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Member Education Initiative Huge Success Foundation-sponsored event draws 300-plus brothers in two cities. BY CHRIS MANCUSI, NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Background Alpha Phi Delta is in the midst of a revamping and restructuring of our member education program. As a teacher, I see this as my paramount goal. One of the first appointments I made was Bill Beuther, who was the first-ever VP for Member Education in the early 2000s. The objective is to train each Alpha Phi Delta brother: fraternally, spiritually and professionally. To do this, the fraternity petitioned, and received a two-year, $17,000 leadership grant from the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. For the first time, the fraternity has submitted a detailed and itemized request for the grant with outlines for how the money will be spent. We are so very appreciative to our brothers on the foundation who share our belief in member education. Due to the generosity of the Foundation, we were able to fly in the president and vice-presidents of the chapters in Florida (Delta Psi) and Colorado (Delta Chi) to the regional conferences. We feel that these chapters are very isolated and having them participate in this conference helped the spread of ideas and fraternalism that they can take back to their chapters.
Scope of the Fall Semester VP for Member Education Bill Beuther has visited each district for a leadership conference that focused on specific strengths and weaknesses in that area. He has used these conferences as a “listening tour” to hear about the concerns of our undergraduates and how the fraternity can cater our spring conferences to their needs. The fall conferences have been informal and are between 1.5 –2 hours in duration. They tend to be held in conjunction with district events.
Scope of the Spring Semester: Regional-Conferences
The bulk of our work in member education took place in January. We held two leadership conferences in Pittsburgh and in New York City. These January Regional-conferences were mandated for all newly-elected chapter officers. We consider these conferences to be training sessions for the brothers who were beginning their terms in office. In addition, special break-out sessions were held for newly inducted brothers. It is our
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The Midwestern Leadership Conference was held January 24. Nearly 100 undergrads from Midwest and Central Pa. Districts descended upon Duquesne University in January for the A. Joseph Creston Leadership Conference. Presenters were: Chris Mancusi, Jim Miller, Bill Beuther, Dave Kozak, Mason Shattuck, Joe Bell, Doug Sundo, and Rex Gatto. Photo by Mason Shattuck belief that the quicker we are able to engage these brothers in the knowledge of the workings of Alpha Phi Delta; the more likely they are to rise up to positions of leadership. We hand-picked national officers, PNPs and alumni club brothers to make specific presentations during each seminar. For lunch, the fraternity had catered food and brothers took a plate and attended breakout sessions according to the position they hold. For example, all secretaries may have met with the National Secretary, Treasurers with the National Treasurer, etc. This served as a great time for brothers to discuss challenges they may face in their position and brainstorm how to best use their office to help their chapter. The conferences also welcomed foundation donors who viewed and at times participated in these conferences to see their “donation in action.” New in 2014–2015, each leadership conference had a special segment dedicated to Italian culture. We are not Italian in name only. This coincides with our push on the national level to deepen our love and understanding of the very culture that binds us all together.
Western Leadership Conference: January 24, 2015
The first Regional-conference was held at Duquesne University at the home of our Psi chapter. We had 100-plus alumni and broth-
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ers in attendance. Brothers from Psi (Duquesne University), Delta Upsilon (Robert Morris University), Beta Omicron (Youngstown State University), Beta Theta (Franciscan University), Beta Rho (Gannon University), Beta Lambda (St. Francis University) and Chi (Penn State University) attended the conference. We also were able to fly in the chapter president and vice-president from Delta Chi (University of Colorado). The conference kicked off with an update on what was going on nationally as well as an update on expansion by National President Chris Mancusi. The Undergraduate Coordinating Committee worked on a rush seminar that was presented by Leo Daprile from Beta Omicron Chapter. We felt it would be most beneficial for undergraduates to hear about what works well during rush from their peers. Chris Mancusi led a presentation on anti-hazing which focused on why hazing failed to create a good brother since the pledges would never learn to love the fraternity. Breakout sessions were led by National VP Jim Miller (Presidents), Chris Shipley (Vice-Presidents), David Kozak and Mason Shattuck (Pledgemasters), and Nick Bell (Treasurers). After the break, John Hadgkiss of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation gave a few remarks to discuss the benefits of brotherhood for life and accepted thanks from the
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undergraduates for the foundation funding of this event. Rex Gatto of the Pittsburgh AC led an engaging session on what it takes to be a leader. Doug Sundo, PNP made a presentation on being an 〈⌽⌬ Man which focused on being a man of integrity. Incoming VP for Public Relations Joe Bell led a seminar on Public Relations 101. National VP Jim Miller discussed the pitfalls of using social media which was a hot button issue. Central PA District Governor David Kozak and Midwest District Governor Mason Shattuck led an open discussion on campus activities and how to strengthen the name of Alpha Phi Delta through activities on campus. Finally VP for Member Education Bill Beuther led a presentation on interviewing skills and credit card debt as well as the Italian immigrant experience and their contribution to American society.
Eastern Leadership Conference: January 31, 2015
The Eastern Leadership Conference gathered brothers from the NYC West, NYC East, North Jersey, Delaware Valley, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and Upstate NY districts at Manhattan College. Over 200 brothers from Beta Beta (Manhattan College), Gamma Iota (Pace University-Pleasantville) Delta Theta (Marist College), Gamma Xi (Southern Conn State University), Gamma Rho (Baruch College), Theta Beta (New York University), Delta Epsilon (CUNY John Jay), Gamma Sigma (St. John’s Univ-S.I.), Gamma Kappa (CUNY Staten Island), Beta Eta (CUNY Brooklyn College), Beta Sigma (St. Francis College), Beta Pi (St. John’s University-Queens), Gamma Omicron (SUNY Stony Brook), Epsilon Gamma (St. Joseph’s College-Patchogue), Gamma Mu (Richard Stockton College), Delta Delta (Wesley College), Delta Beta (Rutgers University-New Brunswick), Delta Omicron (Rutgers University-Newark), Gamma Nu (William Patterson), Gamma Pi (Ramapo College), Epsilon Delta (Montclair State University) Delta Xi (Seton Hall University),
Dr. Joe Carcione, Hudson Valley District Governor, presents on being an effective leader. Mu (Cornell University) and Beta Iota (Utica College) were in attendance. Delta Psi (Lynn University), due to the generous donation from the Foundation were able to send in their chapter president and vice-president who flew in from Florida. We also were joined by the St. Joseph’s College-Brooklyn, Farmingdale State College and Briarcliffe College colonies. This by far was the largest attendance of undergraduates for any member education event in the history of Alpha Phi Delta. Foundation board members Michael Iacovelli and Tony Barbieri gave a few remarks and spoke about the Foundation’s desire to fund more leadership events. Newly appointed VP for Expansion Sal Flagiello gave the brothers an update on the expansion program and discussed several potential projects that may be coming down the pipeline. Sam BiFulco, Vice-President for Undergraduate Affairs, gave a presentation on different rush strategies as well as ways to utilize Facebook to recruit new members. National President Chris Mancusi gave an antihazing presentation. During lunch, breakout sessions were set up throughout
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the building where brothers took part in an “open discussion” with their counterparts who shared their positions. Breakout sessions were led by Al Fafara, PNP (Presidents), National VP Jim Miller and Michael Young (Vice-Presidents), NYC-East District Governor Todd Cusato and NJ District Governor Paul Zammit (Pledgemasters), National Secretary Fr. James Lentini (Secretaries), National Treasurer Rick Trieste (Treasurers), Connecti cut District Governor Carlo Lucatino (Chaplains), Nick Marter (Historians), and NYC-West District Governor Sal Flagiello (Newly Inducted Brothers). Following lunch, our Legal Counsel Randy Sawyer and Jim Miller presented a seminar on the dangers of social media. Following that, Fr. Lentini gave a presentation titled “Am I my Brother’s Keeper?” which focused on the morality of what it is to be a good brother. Carlo Lucatino demonstrated how to use LinkedIn to aid in networking. Dr. Joe Carcione, the Hudson Valley District Governor, led a presentation on what effective leaders do well. Bill Beuther discussed some interview skills and did a small presentation on Italian culture. We thank all of those alumni brothers who took time out of their day to help out with both leadership conferences. We also would like to thank the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation for their funding of these important leadership events as we help mold the founders of our second century! Interested in helping fund other education activities? A donation to the leadership fund of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation can help do so. Go to www.apd.org for more info.
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Sunshine Tour 2015
The 2015 Florida Sunshine Tour in March stopped by Tampa. Pictured are Tony Carfang (Psi ’69), Gamse and Aral Abuhan (Beta Sigma ’94), Justine Rogers, Carmen Federico (Beta Iota ’65) Eddie Baque (Gamma Sigma ’07), Kristen Strawn and Mike Vallilo (Gamma Sigma ’06), Luis Rosa (Gamma Nu ’87), John (Beta Lambda ’57) and Kathy Cornacchia, Carlos Carballo (Gamma Nu ’87), Maryann Clynick, Jennifer Vargas, John Clynick (Beta Lambda ’57), Carol Carfang, Alex Fafara (Delta Beta ’10), Pete Gaudiuso (Theta Beta ’82), Jeff Breen (Gamma Sigma ’89), and Pete Nesci (Gamma Sigma ’89).
The Villages in Florida hosted the Sunshine Tour in March. L-R Frank and Joan Pisani (Beta Mu ’53), Robert Carfang (Beta Mu ’11), John Orlando (Psi ’54), Janet Liotta, John Fiorino (Beta Delta ’77), Joyce Orlando, Ann and Ron Marchioni (Psi ’55), Janet and Jim Lobianco (Psi ’55), Rose and Al DiGiulio (Epsilon ’55). John Liotta (Psi ’55), Pete Gaudiuso (Theta Beta ’82), Dom DeBonis (Psi ’52) and Carol Carfang. (Tony Carfang, Psi ’69, took the photo). Another stop on the 2015 Florida Sunshine Tour of retirees was held March 5 in Naples. Snow birds and others getting out of the northern cold weather were Florio Abbate (Psi ’63); Angelo and Lucia Borzillo (Chi ’52); Ferdinand and Annette Bovoso (Beta Delta ’57); Roger and Sue Boyd (Beta Rho ’73); Tony and Carol Carfang (Psi ’69); Robert Carfang (Beta Mu ’11); Frank and Virginia Cirone (Beta Mu ’54); Richard Cohan (Beta Beta ’59); Ron and Marisa D’Alesandro (Beta Omicron ’60); Joe D’Annunzio (Tau ’48); Dave and Judy D’Eramo (Psi ’61); Roy Diliberto (Beta Delta ’58); Paul and Charlene Fabrizio, (Psi ’63); Dominic and Kay Fichera (Beta Mu ’52); Jim Flanagan (Beta Iota ’77); Alex Franki (Gamma Lambda ’90); Pat Gabriele (Beta Eta ’51); Rita Galasso and Pat Damico (Beta Delta ’60); Angelo and Carolann Galasso (Beta Mu ’56); Roger and Aida Guidice (Beta Mu ’55); Frank and Heidi LoRusso (Beta Iota ’62); Donald Luciano (Beta Delta ’57); Jeff Medici (Beta Eta ’50); Vince Muffoletto and Marilyn Romeo (Epsilon ’46); Ralph and Theresa Parmegiani (Beta Sigma ’62); Patrick Russo (Beta Mu ’51); Bob and Wendy Valeriano (Psi ’72); Vince Verdile (Beta Phi ’86); Rose Verdile, and Tony Williams (Psi ’77). The 2015 Sunshine Tour was in Pompano Beach, Fla. on, March 14, with 30 brothers and guests from 11 chapters. The lunch was hosted by the South Florida Alumni Club. Top Row: Pete Gaudiuso (Theta Beta ’82), Nick Trataros (Delta Psi ’04), David Kent (Delta Delta ’91), Jack Consiglio (Psi ’74), Joe Caldarella (Beta Sigma ’73), Tony Ceraso (Beta Sigma ’73), Tony Carfang (Psi ’69), Sam Galasso (Beta Delta ’60). Middle Rows: Joy Kent, Rita Galasso, Amy Trataros, Yara Consiglio, Zeke Parmegiani (Beta Sigma ’62), George (Beta Delta ’56) and Joan Casadonte, Peg and Dan Montenaro (Beta Delta ’64), John DeGrace (Beta Xi ’56), Rich Donato (Beta Rho ’72), Robert Carfang (Beta Mu ’11), Vince Verdile (Beta Phi ’86), Lou Patierno (Beta Xi, ’55). Seated: Rose Verdile, Terry Parmegiani, Janet Caldarella, Carol Carfang and Anna Maria Cassale.
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IN MEMORIAM Travis Stauffer, Beta Omicron ’10 (YSU), passed away January 14 of a sudden heart condition while at the California Maritime Academy in California. He was 34 years old and had pledged after serving six years in the Navy. After his service in the Navy, Travis attended San Diego Community College before transferring to Youngstown State University, where he majored in power plant technology. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans Organization and was proud to be the oldest undergraduate member of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. He graduated in May of 2012. Travis became a Cadet at the California Maritime Academy in September of 2012, majoring in Marine Transportation, where he was scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2016.
Anthony Barbieri, Beta Beta Manhattan 1959, and his wife Rosina recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a gift for the anniversary, their children made a donation to the Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship Fund in the name of their parents’ existing scholarship. Pictured: Christina Barbieri, youngest daughter, Pediatric RN, Anthony (Tony) and Rosina, Laura Longobardi, oldest daughter RNMS, Raphael Longobardi, MD Orthopedic surgeon, Anna Barbieri MD, OBGYN, and Anthony Barbieri III, MD cardio therapy/physical medicine and rehab.
Carl Pasquale, Beta Xi ’52 (NJIT), passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at the age of 91 in Short Hills, N.J. He received a B.A. in mechanical engineering from Newark College of Engineering, currently NJIT, and a master’s degree from Stevens University. Carl served in the United States Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany for seven months. He was a systems management engineer for CibaNovartis, working there for over 25 years, retiring in 1993. As a father of nine, Carl had a fierce pride in family and succeeded in shaping a tightly-knit, caring family. His love, second to family, was tennis. Dr. Herb V. Sperling, Psi ’58 (Duquesne), passed away March 17 in Naples, Fla. after an extended illness. He received his MD from the University of Bologna in 1965. He became the chief of gastroenterology at West Penn Hospital where he was acclaimed for his publications and research. He was a major in the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. Herb was an avid golfer, teacher, stock market enthusiast, history buff, art collector, photographer, chef, wine connoisseur and investor. He was a 1st degree black belt and a Division I athlete. Anthony Gurgiolo, Psi’67 (Duquesne), passed away March 3, 2015 in Pittsburgh,. Tony worked for Rockwell, Ingersoll-Rand, Black and Decker and Republic prior to setting up his own company in the mid-1980s.
The Merrimack Valley Alumni Club was chartered at this year’s National Council Meeting. Based in New Hampshire the brothers run a very active social calendar and want everyone to know that they stand ready to assist with expansion efforts in one of the three key geographical areas that President Chris Mancusi has identified for aggressive growth in the future. For the time being, they have been placed in the Connecticut District, but this could change in the future depending on how expansion efforts develop in the area. The brothers drove down from New Hampshire to be on-hand for their chartering. In this photo the beaming brothers proudly display their brand new charter which was just presented to them by VP Expansion Sal Flagiello, VP Alumni Affairs Jeff Breen, Connecticut District Governor Carlo Lucatino and National President Chris Mancusi. (l. to r.) Sal Flagiello, Rick Barnes, Franco Liberatore, Jeff Breen, Niall Trimby, Chris Mancusi, Carlo Lucatino.
James K. Slautich, Pi ’62 (West Virginia University) where he graduated in 1965 died in Asheville, N.C. on November 10, 2014. He taught drama and English in the Fairfax County Va. school system for over 30 years. He was a noted local actor in Asheville during the last decade of his life. Ben Colamarino, Chi ’55 (Penn State), died at his home in Bakersfield, California on March 16, 2015. He studied Aeronautical Engineering at Penn State University and afterwards entered the U.S. Army. He worked a family business in his hometown of Rochester, Pa. He eventually worked for the government and then Credit Data Corporation. Ben and his family returned to California in 1973 where he owned his own business in Long Beach before going to work for Orange County as Emergency Management Division Coordinator. He spent 26 years in retirement traveling the country.
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