An Italian American Heritage Fraternity since 1914
THE KLEOS O F
A L P H A
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An Educational Journal Volume 88, Issue 1 Fall Issue, October 2016
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, Mike Iacovelli, Joe Caldarella, and Charles Fiore. Creative Designer: Jody Toth National Officers NATIONAL PRESIDENT James Miller E-mail: President@apd.org NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Todd Cusato E-mail: ExecVP@apd.org CENTRAL OFFICE/NATIONAL SECRETARY Paul Zammitt E-mail: APDoffice@apd.org NATIONAL TREASURER Rick Trieste E-mail: VPFinancial@apd.org
Foundation FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN Anthony Carfang E-mail: Foundation@apd.org SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN Charles G. Fiore 42 70th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 E-mail: CFiore@LewisandFiore.com
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IN THIS ISSUE: President’s Message . . . 3 Undergraduate Highlights . . . 4 Fraternity Highlights . . . 5 Convention Highlights . . . 6 Ways to Give to the APD Foundation . . . 7 2016 National Award Winners . . . 8 2016 Summer Convention . . . 10 Where They Are Now . . . 12 2016 Scholarship Winners . . . 14 Alumni News . . . 16 In Memoriam . . . 19 Convention 2017 . . . 20
OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE
The family of Antonio Carfagna and Berardina Martinelli, 125 years in America BY ANTHONY CARFANG, PSI ’69, PNP, FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
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n August, 1890, Sabatino and Erminia’s oldest surviving son, 29-year-old Antonio, said good bye to Lettopalena in Italy’s Abruzzo region and headed for America. He settled in Turtle Creek, Pa, near Pittsburgh, got a job in the coal mines and 10 months later sent for his 21-year-old bride, Berardina Martinelli. Lettopalena was a farming town in the rugged hillsides of the Maiella Mountains on the south western most corner of the province of Chieti. It was on the west bank of the Aventino River, a mighty river during the spring thaw but barely a trickle during the rest of the year. The townsfolk kept their gardens and livestock on the barely more arable east bank of the river. However, the land could barely support the 1,100 residents of the town. Over time, they took boarders into their Turtle Creek home. They were mostly men from Lettopalena, including his brothers Paolo and Cataldo, looking for work in the mines. Eventually, those men got homes of their own, sent for their wives and children and took in boarders themselves. The process repeated itself again and again. My grandfather Sam, born in 1892, was the first of four sons and eight daughters. Antonio became a U.S. citizen on Dec. 21, 1895. His citizenship papers listed his name incorrectly as Carfagnio rather than Carfagna. Unable to read or write, he didn’t catch the error as his signed his name X. Later, a coal mine foreman changed his name to “Tony Carfang.” For many, the coal mines, dirty and unsafe, were an unwelcome contrast to the simpler life back home in Italy. As one of my great uncles wrote: “Our new home was very different from our lovely little Lettopalena. Gone were our beautiful vineyards, orchards, farm, bakery, and familiar friendly faces. Moving to America was one of the biggest adjustments we were to ever make in our lives. Most of us wanted to get right back on the next boat headed for Italy, but that was not to be.” Some did send their wives back to Italy to raise their children. Here’s a first-hand account from my great uncle Mike Tarantini. “Our Father came to Lettopalena about once every two or three years from America where he worked as a coal miner in Morgantown, W.Va. Because he spent most of his time in the U.S., we children did not really get to know him or to understand him as well as we would have liked. He was a hard worker, and he tried to work and save money to give to us when he came to us in Italy. In 1937, our Father had saved enough money to allow all of us to return with him to America. Moving to America meant learning a new language, making new friends, and becoming familiar with many new and unusual customs. Looking back, now, it was a difficult and frightening time in our lives. But it is the source of much laughter and hysterics when we recall all the comical events that occurred as a result of our misunderstanding the language or the people or our confusion as to how we were ever going to “fit in” in this Maley Cima Carfang on her wedding new place.” day, September 1, 1916 In 1910, the New York & Cleveland Gas and Coal Company discovered huge coal deposits in Delmont, Pa., about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Antonio, Sam and most of the extended family moved into the company houses in Dunningtown, Pa. near the Delmont mines. My grandfather Sam married 16-year-old Maria Carmella (Maley) Cima in 1916. Her father Giuseppe also worked in the Delmont mines and immigrated from Riccia in Campobasso. Those origins are not very far from Lettopalena. Here is my Aunt Mary’s account of growing up in that company house. “Dad worked in the White Valley Coal Mine. He was called a Driver, and he took his mule, Maude, into the mine with the empty wagons for the miners and took them out when they were loaded. Maude was
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Inaugural Address to our Brothers BY JAMES MILLER, PSI ’72, NATIONAL PRESIDENT
James Miller, National President Fresh off the adrenaline rush of the Summer Convention, I am still trying to process the thoughts from my keynote address. I shared the experience of my first visit as the new National President. I was honored to be invited to the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club’s family weekend. My wife Joy, who serves as my traveling companion, and I made the journey to New Hampshire in mid-July. We arrived Thursday night and made contact with the brothers of the MVAC. Friday, PNP Rick Barnes and his kids picked me up for lunch. He suggested a new place at a nearby establishment so off we went. I knew other brothers were coming for the weekend, but was surprised to find that five of them had already arrived. We laughed, told stories and had a good time. Then we all decided to visit a local establishment for lunch where we good naturally teased with a very nice ON THE COVER: The annual convention photo is taken Saturday evening after the memorial service and before the Grand Awards Dinner. This year approximately 260 brothers, family and guests were in attendance at Turf Valley Resort in Maryland. Article and photos appear on pages 10–11. Bottom: On Saturday morning at convention a Leadership Breakfast was held where past national presidents meet and eat with undergraduate chapter presidents. Pictured in the group are seven PNPs plus our current national president Jim Miller.
server, laughed and told stories. (They graciously allowed me to pay for lunch while the group very generously rewarded that very nice server who put up with our shenanigans!) We headed back to the hotel to pick up my wife who had been working before we headed off to an establishment that VP of Alumni Affairs Jeff Breen recommended. You know what we did because when we gather, we laugh and tell stores and have a good time. Then, off to another establishment where Brother Niall Trimby, who is very active with SPEBSQA, was singing with his group raising money for our veterans. We heard some excellent barbershop singers perform patriotic songs. We finished the evening at Brother Franco Liberatore’s home as his family hosted an evening of authentic Italian foods, and we provided laughs and stories. Now I would like to interject that the Friday group included brothers from nine chapters and four Alumni Clubs. Toward the end of the evening, our VP of Alumni Affairs commented on how great it was we had all these brothers and what other fraternity could possibly claim this level of brotherhood. The next day, we had a pool party with over 30 brothers and families at Brother Bill White’s house. Lots of food, laughs, brotherhood, bonding and stories. Finally, we were off to a minor league baseball game. It stunk! Literally. The rain delay was not bad because we got to laugh and tell stories and have fun, but then a skunk showed up. Eventually it finally got tired of being chased, and we still had a good time. The point of this long tale is that no other Fraternity does this. Brothers from Western Pennsylvania and Albany, N.Y., and N.Y.C. and New Jersey joined brothers from the MVAC just to be together and share our bonds of brotherhood and their families. So I decided to challenge all those brothers in attendance at the Summer Convention to find another fraternity who can claim and show Brotherhood for Life; who personally know and have met their National Officers and know they will see them at events and on campus, I want to renew my challenge to the undergrads and even our new alumni to seek out men who are not Alpha Phi Delta brothers and tell them who we are and what we do. Can we find any fraternity that holds
Brotherhood for Life at the core of their philosophy? The National Officers are charged with making themselves available to meet and greet and serve for all to see. We gather twice a year as a Fraternal group to share the bonds of brotherhood at Midyear and in the summer. Alumni from the newest to the oldest among us participate in Brotherhood for Life and we sit and tell stories and reminisce, despite chapter or Alumni Club/ Association, as one body and one mind. We gave 51 scholarships to brothers and family members because we value education and recognize the fraternalism in supporting academic endeavors. The Foundation added three new scholarships this year and has more that are close to being funded. We also recognize the efforts of our chapters, districts, alumni clubs and associations for their philanthropic work as well as their dedication to community service. We just gathered to not only give these awards but to celebrate those accomplishments. We take an oath to permanent activity and support and swear to follow that oath or forfeit the rights of brotherhood. In my 10 years as a National Officer, this has only happened a select few times. There are approximately 12,000 living brothers. Alpha Phi Delta men keep their word. Then, inform the people you are talking with that in addition, we are an all-volunteer fraternity. No one gets a penny for the untold hours dedicated to Alpha Phi Delta. I was gratified to learn that many of our National officers don’t even ask for expenses. Yet, Alpha Phi Delta accomplishes more per hour than some fraternities accomplish in a year. Throw in our undergrads’ academic achievements and you can begin to rest your case. Now, here’s the key. Wait for their response. I assure you that if they grasp what you have shared, there can be no response. You can then smile and (feel free to use my new favorite saying) say “Alpha Phi till I die.” Age gives perspective to life. The longer you are a brother and the more active you are, the more you will love and appreciate how unique and special our beloved Fraternity truly is. Remember, you took an oath of permanent activity and support. Did they and do they? God Bless Alpha Phi Delta and God Bless our Brotherhood. n
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UNDERGRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS
Mike Barrish displays his check and joy on receiving the Raymo Santillo Family Scholarship. LEFT: More than 30 brothers, representing 10 different entities, were in attendance at the Gamma Class induction for our Queens College colony on May 7th. The two brothers kneeling, holding their banner, are our newest brothers! Congratulations to Jason Pace and Jasdip Badesh. Photo by Matt Modany
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Six brothers graduate from Robert Morris University on May 7, 2016, wearing APD graduation stoles. Pictured from L–R: Charlie Lovette, BSBA, John Provident, BSBA, Adam Etzel, BSBA, Logan Marshall, BSBA, and Matt Modany, BSBA. Not Pictured: Kevin Needer, BS.
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This group of young brothers from Delta Upsilon (Robert Morris) took home the bocce crown at the summer convention. From L–R, Jed Grimm ( black shirt) , Micheal Ditommaso, Matthew Modany, John Provident.
There were over 20 entities represented by 75 brothers at the joint Long Island, NYC North, and NYC South District Convention hosted by our Epsilon Zeta chapter at St. Joseph’s in Brooklyn, NY on May 10th. Congratulations to Nick Marter and Sal Flagiello, for being re-elected as District Governor of Long Island and NYC North and to Angelo Flagiello, for being elected as the new governor of the NYC South District. This page sponsored by the Pittsburgh Alumni Club.
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FRATERNITY HIGHLIGHTS Photo by Emil Coscarelli
Recipients of the inaugural Faciamus pin pose with PNP Chris Mancusi the brother who inspired the new award. This is an elite group as the qualifications to receive this pin are stringent . The requirements are that you must have attended the National Council, The Summer Convention and visited a chapter at least 100 miles from your own, all in the same year. (L–R) John Femoyer, Phillip Waknin, Chris Mancusi, Jacob Ryan Foster, Matt Vitale. Photo by Emil Coscarelli
It’s always great to see lots of undergraduate participation at the convention. Pictured is a nice group of undergrads from Beta LambdaSt. Francis University, Loretto, PA. (L–R) Dorian Drake, Connor McDonnell, Chance Chase, Andrew Ebert, Zane Grimes, Matt Nichol and Brand DeCheico.
The History now available!
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Beta Eta Day 2016 young and old members of the chapter at Brother Victor Popolano’s house in Staten Island.
Beta Lambda Alumni brothers (St. Francis of Loretto) get together at the house of Brother Dominic Balestra in Pelham, N.Y. in July for a gathering.
As Alpha Phi Delta soars into its second century, read about those that made it all possible in the fraternity’s new History of Alpha Phi Delta: 1914–2014. This newest edition of Alpha Phi Delta’s history is based on the previous efforts of Stan Raffa and John Russo. It includes many never-before-available photos of our early days up to our wonderful centennial celebrations. Thanks to the collaborative work of National Historian Ron Smé and National Secretary, Fr. Jim Lentini. This is a book that belongs in every Alpha Phi Delta family home. If you have any pride in being part of our great brotherhood, that pride will at least double or triple after you read about our history! The History of Alpha Phi Delta: 1914 –2014 is available in four editions; go to the fraternity website at www.apd.org and order your copy today! Details and purchase can be found at www.apd.org. For a direct link to an info page about the book, visit the APD website or go to: http://www.apd.org/the-history-book-ofapd-1914-2014.html
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Convention Highlights
All photos by Emil Coscarelli
Brothers from the Pittsburgh Alumni Club pose for a group photo at the Convention Awards Dinner.
Brothers from the Brooklyn Alumni Club enjoy a gathering at the convention awards dinner.
Fellow Beta Beta undergraduate brothers Matt Materra and John Moran share their joy in being awarded scholarships.
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Jack and Yara Consiglio sponsored a new scholarship this year and were able to pose with its first recipient, John Femoyer of Epsilon Kappa.
There was no shortage of PNPs at this year's Convention awards ceremony. Eight in total! (L–R) Rob DeVito, Tony Carfang, Nick Franki, Manny Rodriguez, Al Fafara, Doug Sundo, Bob Valeriano and Chris Mancusi.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION
Ways to Give to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation
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ur beloved fraternity has been transforming young men into young adults, men of character, for more than 100 years and the Foundation continues to invest more each year in the effort. First and foremost, our brothers graduate. Our 83% graduation rate among our brothers is unprecedented. The U.S. collegiate average for men is only 56%. These brothers’ lives are impacted forever. Foundation contributions enable us to train leaders, develop citizens, impact our communities, promote scholarship, and celebrate our culture.
How Can I Help? As a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. (TAX ID#31-1005845) provides you with numerous opportunities to positively impact both your current and future tax liabilities, as well as the future of Alpha Phi Delta. Gifts may be either unrestricted or restricted for a specific purpose. You may also indicate whether your gift is for immediate use or to establish a permanently endowed fund. Thank you for your consideration and support of this worthwhile endeavor.
Gifts of Cash Donors can easily make gifts to the Foundation via check, or credit card via PayPal by visiting the Foundation website (www.APD.org/Donate-Now) or via mail to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 23188, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Gifts of Stock Some donors may find that they are able to enhance their giving capability by making a donation of appreciated securities. Donations of appreciated stock often provide significant tax advantages. The Foundation can help facilitate your stock donation.
Matching Gifts Many companies encourage charitable giving by matching employee contributions to public charities. Your generous support of the Foundation can go even further with a matching gift from your employer, and you, as the employee, receive credit for the gift.
• Scholarship– This is the longest running Foundation program, with 51 endowed scholarships. Brothers can contribute directly to the fund in any amount, they can augment an existing fund honoring a brother or in increments of $10,000 they can endow an annual scholarship. • Honorary and Memorial Gifts– For a unique and fitting tribute to a friend or loved one, consider a gift to the Foundation in honor or in memory. The Foundation staff will forward notes to the family or honoree as requested in your contribution. During this past year, brothers have established funds to honor recently deceased men like Leon Panella, Joe Randazzo and Dr. Albert Zanzuccki. We also have a Military Scholarship. Many brothers contribute to that fund in the name of their father or other friend/relative who has served.
The Omega Society–Planned Gifts (www.apd.org/Omega-Society) This is your legacy, your final gift to Alpha Phi Delta. A bequest, paid-up life insurance policy, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, or naming the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation as a beneficiary of a 401K plan are just a few examples of planned gifts. Deferred or planned gifts enable you to help meet Alpha Phi Delta’s needs for the future and your personal financial needs today. In our own way, each of us has benefited from our membership in Alpha Phi Delta. Your investment in these efforts through financial gifts to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation helps ensure that future generations also have the opportunity to benefit from the exceptional leadership training offered by Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. For more information please contact John Hadgkiss at (724) 9449222 or johnhadgkiss@me.com.
Italian Earthquake Relief Many of you have asked about contributing to the Italian Earthquake Relief via a trusted channel. We have made arrangements with the National Italian American Foundation to ensure that our brothers’ relief donations are directed most effectively. Please visit www.apd.org/Italy-Earthquake-Relief to donate through this secure and trusted channel.
Types of Gifts • Unrestricted– These gifts allow the board to support the Foundation’s current and most pressing priorities. • Leadership– Gifts to this fund support our many undergraduate leadership programs. Many brothers have pledged $5,000 to this fund to endow a periodic leadership event in their name (or the name of an honoree). • Publications (Kleos)– These gifts support The Kleos and other publications. Many brothers have pledged $10,000 to this fund to sponsor one page each year in their name (or the name of an honoree).
As of this printing, we have raised more than $5,000 from over 60 brothers!
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2016 National Award Winners All photos by Emil Coscarelli
Accepting the award for Most Improved Chapter on behalf of Delta Theta, Marist College, Matt Vitale (R) and Matt Rahtelli.
Outstanding Alumnus Alex Franki.
Father Jim Lentini presents PNP Chris Mancusi with his Past National President pin.
Outstanding Chapter
Outstanding Alumni Association
Expansion Awards
Gamma Mu, Stockton University
Beta Sigma
Most Improved Chapter
Outstanding District
Chris Mancusi, Gamma Sigma ’02 Nick Marter, Epsilon Gamma ’11
Delta Theta, Marist College
Delaware Valley District
Pioneer Awards
Outstanding Community Service
Outstanding Undergraduate
Gamma Mu, Stockton University
Phillip Waknin, Epsilon Eta ’14
Chris Mazzei, Epsilon Eta ’13 Keith Bassford, Epsilon Iota ’15
Outstanding Alumni Club
Outstanding Alumnus
North Jersey
Alex Franki, Gamma Lambda ’90
Nick Marter receives his Expansion Award for his work on the Epsilon Kappa (Dowling College) expansion project.
Brother Keith Bassford displays his Pioneer Award for his efforts on the Epsilon Iota (Centenary College) expansion project.
Brother Chris Mazzei displays his Pioneer Award for his efforts on the Epsilon Eta (SUNY Albany) expansion project. National President Jim Miller on his left and VP Expansion Sal Flagiello on his right.
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A huge night for the Delaware Valley District which walked off with three national awards. Pictured in this photo celebrating their Outstanding Chapter and Outstanding Community Service Awards are the brothers of Gamma Mu, Stockton University and District Governor Father Jim Lentini holding the Outstanding District Award. (L–R): Jordan Katz, Griffin Langhurst, Jordan Farhat, (holding the chapter’s awards), Father Jim, Alex Pankok and Ryan McCue.
The brothers of the Beta Sigma Alumni Association who have just won the inaugural Outstanding Alumni Association award proudly display their new hardware. Pictured are (L–R): Father Jim Lentini, Todd Cusato and Ron Sme.
Peter Donaghy, Delta Rho ’10 displays the charter received on behalf of the brand new Delta Rho (SUNY Oneonta) Alumni Association. Also pictured are (L–R): National President Jim Miller, Paul Zammit, Peter, and Sal Flagiello.
Brothers from the newly founded Epsilon Eta, SUNY Albany display their new hardware. Pictured are (L–R): Jacob Ryan Foster, Outstanding Undergraduate Phillip Waknin, Expansion Award recipient Chris Mazzei, Sal Flagiello, VP Expansion.
Brothers of the Delta Epsilon Alumni Association proudly display their brand new charter.
Brothers and spouses gather to celebrate the North Jersey AC winning the Outstanding Alumni Club Award on Convention Saturday. Holding the award is club President Mike Young.
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2016 Summer Convention All photos by Emil Coscarelli
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he 94th National Convention of Alpha Phi Delta was held August 3rd through the 7th at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md. Attended by approximately 260 brothers, family members and guests, it was one of the finest affairs in recent memory. The resort has great facilities and accommodations for the convention along with superior customer service from its staff. With an on site country club golf course, Olympic-size swimming pool and European spa facilities, convention goers had choices to entertain them along with convention activities and nightly dinners. The nightly hospitality room was a nice draw for alumni and spouses (a number of which loved playing cards). The Thursday night trivia game hosted by Fr. Jim Lentini provided two hours of spirited competition among seven tables of teams. Our annual Alumnus Emeritus luncheon, an event honoring brothers who have been in the fraternity for 50 or more years drew an attendance of 50. (Retired) Colonel Carmen DiGiacomo, Psi ‘60, and Colonel Charles Garbarino, Beta Sigma ’71, chaired a reception to honor brothers who have served in the U.S. military. The reception honored 18 brothers who are veterans or active military, and featured Command Sgt. Major Michael Indyck giving the keynote address. The convention was able to escape an issue when Ellicott City was flooded the weekend before the convention from a torrential rain storm that dropped over six inches of rain in a few hours and (continued on page 11)
Young alumni share a pose prior to awards dinner. All enjoyed the convention weekend, some were first time attendees.
Brothers who serve on the APD Foundation board pause for a photo after the Foundation meeting. Take a good look at the faces in this photo and next time you get your copy of The Kleos or receive a scholarship check or receive mentoring at an APD leadership conference, think of these brothers and how hard they all work throughout the year on our behalf!
The 2016 Alumni versus Undergrad softball game saw the Alumni regain the lead in the lifetime series 6 games to 5 after a 24–8 spanking of the undergrads. The alumni offensive explosion was led by Pete Gaudiuso, Adam Iacovelli, and first time alumni player Jared Remig with three hits and a HR apiece, and Ralphie Parmegiani who went 4 for 4. Even Emil Coscarelli, photographer extraordinaire, chipped in a hit after not playing for 20 years. The undergrads were never able to mount a significant attack despite solid performances by many players. To see a video of the game, check out: https://www.facebook.com/rafexemt/videos/10154590451384218/, courtesy of our #1 fan, Rafe Xemt. 10
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One of the highlights of the convention was honoring these brothers who have served in the United States armed services. In the center is the keynote speaker Command Sgt. Major Michael J. Indyck, the highest ranking enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army.
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Past National President Manny Rodriguez was able to bring his family to the Turf Valley Convention.
Brothers with 50 or more years of brotherhood in the fraternity are honored at a special alumnus emeritus luncheon on convention Friday.
(continued from page 10) flooded the Patapsco River and subsequently the downtown area of the city. The hotel was about eight miles from the flooded city and the only effect was the closing of one of the two golf courses from creeks overflowing the course. The convention weather was warm and dry. The annual alumni vs. undergraduate softball game went off without a hitch. The alumni crushed the undergrads 24–8. It seems most undergrads are playing games on their smart phones these days and not on the field. Saturday evening featured the highlight of the convention with the annual national awards presented after dinner, which was emceed for the first time by new National Secretary Paul Zammitt, Gamma Sigma ’03. The winners can be found on pages 8–9. Our Alpha Phi Delta Foundation presented a record breaking 51 scholarships to aid in undergraduate and graduate course. The winners and the scholarships can be found on pages 12–13. New National President James Miller, Psi ’72, gave his first address at the awards dinner. Next year’s convention was announced as a return to Harrisburg, Pa. August 8–12, 2017. The consensus of most attendees was they would like to return to Turf Valley at an upcoming convention. n
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John Johnstone, Psi ’73, Emil Coscarelli, Theta Beta ’74, and Jack Consiglio, Psi ’74, reunite at the convention. The three of them first met 40 years ago at the convention in 1976. October 2016, KLEOS-The Magazine of Alpha Phi Delta
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION
Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship Winners: Where Are They Now? Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Giving Welcome to the third installment of the ‘Where Are They Now’ series which profiles past scholarship winners. 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of our scholarship program. We are very proud to share some of the individual success stories of our winners with the hope that they will encourage even more undergraduates to apply in the future. It is also our hope that more of our Alumni will see the value in supporting this program and contribute generously to the Foundation (www.apd.org/donate-now). More than 800 scholarships have been granted since 1976. If you received or sponsored a scholarship and would like to share your story for a future Kleos, please send a picture and update to joe.caldarella@ apdfoundation.org. Russell Pugh, Beta Xi ’73, passed away in 2003 at the age of
48 after a long battle with cancer. Russ was active as an undergrad serving as chapter Treasurer and President, and won the 1977 APD Outstanding Undergraduate award. After graduating with an accounting degree in 1977 Russ joined the North Jersey AC and served as President from 1983–86. He was part of the alumni group that purchased the Beta Xi Fraternity house from Russell Pugh and his wife National in 1981. Russ earned a CPA Lorelei in 2001. and started his own accounting firm in Central Valley, N.Y. with his wife Lorelei. Russ was a truly outstanding person and fraternity brother who is missed by all who knew him. APD has not forgotten Russ as we continue to honor his memory through the Foundation’s scholarship program. Russ’ three daughters have each received well deserved APD scholarships: Meghan in 2003/04/05, Stephanie in 2008 and most recently Lindsey in 2015/16.
Meghan graduated from Sacred Heart University where she co-captained the golf team and was active in Greek life. She also earned a MS in Middle School Education from the City College of NY. She is currently the principle of the Helen Keller School in NYC. She has been recognized for her educational achievements many times, including the prestigious Blackboard Awards Rising Star Teacher of the Year (2008), the NY Women’s Leadership Award (2016) and was accepted to the competitive NYC Teaching Fellows Program. “I am grateful for the support and loyalty that APD has exhibited to our family throughout the years. There are a few members of the fraternity who have remained close to our family throughout the years, attend our major milestones, and “check-in” on us regularly. Scholarships that have been provided to my sisters and me have helped to defray our educational costs, and have supported our unique directions. We made a promise to our Dad that we would each have the opportunity to attend college, and I know he would be 12
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proud of us, as well as my Mom who worked tirelessly to continue the business that they started together and ensured that we were able to each attend the college of our choice. Furthermore, I know he would be grateful that the Fraternity helped to make this wish a reality.”
Stephanie graduated from
Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa with a degree in Accounting. She is in her sixth year at the US Department of Treasury where she was recently promoted to a senior auditor position. She resides in Warrenton, Va., with Stephanie, Meghan and Lindsey husband Robert and their one year old daughter Fiona. “Your loyalty and dedication for APD members and their families has truly shown over the years and my sisters and I are very grateful.”
Lindsey is a senior at James Madison University majoring in Dance
with a minor in Non-profit studies, and she hopes to spread joy amongst diverse individuals around the world. She is off to a great start, already traveling to Guatemala providing resources to underprivileged families, to Nepal acting as a caregiver to children with HIV and Aids, and to Costa Rica to help in the preservation and protection of sea turtles. During her senior year she will be leading 12 other students on an alternative spring break to Jamaica. “The generosity of APD has continued to inspire me to help others and give back to my community and communities across the globe. Thanks for helping to continue my education in hopes of teaching and touching the lives of others. Although my time with my father was cut much too short, I am inspired by the comradery that has arisen through this tremendous organization in his wake. The support that not only I, but also my entire family received from APD has touched our lives and helped us on each of our connected and separate journeys. Following in both my sister’s footsteps and receiving this scholarship has meant more to me than words can say.”
Joseph Logozzo,Theta Beta ’88, 1990 scholarship
Joe has been married to his college sweetheart, Denise, for 19 years. They have four children and live in Westfield, N.J. He graduated from NYU and started working at Accenture (then Andersen Consulting). He spent 13 years at the firm advising various capital markets clients and leading large client engagements. For the past 11 years, Joe has worked in investment banking as a COO and in various business line roles. He is currently with Barclays serving as the Global Treasurer for their Agency Derivatives Services business.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION “As the oldest son in a first generation Italian-American family growing up with four siblings, expectations were quite high and I had to set the bar. When I was accepted to NYU Stern’s undergraduate business program, I became the first Logozzo to go to college. While I received a partial scholarship from NYU and worked part-time throughout my four years there, money was always tight. The Alpha Phi Delta scholarship provided the much needed financial Joseph Logozzo support during those early college days. It also provided some praise, which was given sparingly in those days, from my Italian-born father.”
Albert Yannon, Xi ’50, sponsored his great-niece Christina
DiCarlo (2006 scholarship) who graduated as valedictorian from Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania in 2008 with a BA in Cell/Molecular Biology. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2012 and is currently a resident in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She has also been accepted for a one year dermatopathology fellowship starting in 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville Pennsylvania. Christina DiCarlo Christina and her husband Mathew reside in Pittsburgh. “I was honored to receive the Alpha Phi Delta scholarship, which helped to support my many years of education. I am now finishing my pathology residency and truly love my career choice. APD helped to make that possible for me. Thank you to my great-uncle Albert Yannon and to all the members of APD for your support.”
Gene Benevenia, Beta Pi ’59, sponsored his granddaughter
Nicole Salmen in 2010 who graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Physiology and a BA in Spanish. As an undergraduate she was President of the Physiology Club, a personal caretaker for a special needs senior, spent one summer working in a Honduran eye clinic, and another summer working in a Mexican clinic under the Flying Samaritans program. Nicole later received a Master’s degree from Long Island University in Medical Biology, and was recognized as the Most Outstanding student in her program. In 2015, she became a professor at Nicole Salmen Manhattan Community College teaching chemistry to nursing students. She is currently attending the Saint George University Medical School in Granada with the hope of becoming a surgeon.
Frank Leanza,Theta Beta ’45, sponsored two grandchil-
dren—Krista Maico and Taylor Picillo.
degree in Educational Leadership in 2013 and is currently studying for her Supervisor’s Certificate at Farleigh Dickinson. She is in her eighth year of teaching middle school math at the pre-algebra and algebra levels. Krista coaches the cross country team as well as the girl’s lacrosse team. She resides in Randolph, N.J., with her husband Mark. “Thank-you for the Krista and her husband Mark on their support throughout my colhoneymoon in Hawaii. lege career, I have always been very appreciative of Alpha Phi Delta.”
Taylor Picillo (2012/13 scholarships)
Taylor Picillo
recently graduated from Rutgers University and is currently employed at Trumpf Photonics in New Jersey working on silicon wafer fabrication for use in diode lasers. ‘I am stuck financing my college education, mostly on my own. The APD scholarship program helped me cover expenses such as textbooks and lab equipment and has helped ease the burden of college tuition and loans. Thanks for helping me be able to afford my college education!” n
Where do your Foundation Contributions go? • Helping chapters conduct more than 120 community service projects in the past year • Supporting The Kleos which keeps brothers connected and engaged • Sponsoring leadership conferences provided training for more than 350 undergrads in the past year • Providing 48 deserving young students with Alpha Phi Delta Scholarships • Enabling Brotherhood For Life programs and career nights which provide support and mentoring relationships for our brothers • Coordinating the Sunshine Tours bringing brothers together across geographies and generations • Sponsoring the Alumni Emeritus Luncheons at the Summer Convention honoring all brothers of 50 years or more! • Sponsoring 〈⌽⌬ In the Military, proudly recognizing all brothers who have served our great land
Krista Maico (2005/06/07 scholarships) graduated in 2008
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2016 Scholarship Winners The Scholarship Fund is a division of Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Inc. a 501(c) (3) charitable corporation. Scholarship funds are maintained separately from the general funds of the Foundation. Scholarships are awarded when a designated fund receives contributions of at least $10,000. The Scholarship Trustees are: Charles Fiore, Esq. (Chairman), Neil Anastasio (Co-chairman), Nicholas Franki (Co-chairman), Peter Gaudiuso (Treasurer), Anthony Barbieri, Mario Cardullo, Paul Fabrizio, John Hadgkiss, Raymo Santilli, Ronald Sme, and Anthony Thomas. Anthony Carfang Award ($4,000) Nicole Torchia Nicole is the daughter of Brother Anthony Torchia and will be attending Yale School of Medicine Physician’s Assistant program. Stanley Raffa Award ($2,500) Ramzy Dawoud Entering Pace University Law School this year, Ramzy graduated St. John’s University (Gamma Sigma) cum laude and received an Academic Achievement Award. Brooklyn Alumni Club Award ($2,000) Samy Hegazy A brother and officer of Gamma Sigma at St. John’s University, he is a senior criminal justice major with a 3.4 GPA. John J. Hadgkiss Centennial Scholarship ($2,000) Alex Audet Alex is a senior in the Honors College of Southern Connecticut State University (Gamma Xi). Ernest Coletti Award ($1,500) Intashan Chowdhury A junior at Rutgers University (Delta Omicron), he maintains a 3.8 GPA and hopes to work in government service after obtaining his MPA. Anthony & Stella Barbieri Award ($1,500) Julio Bedolla Julio is a senior finance and accounting major at St. John’s University (Gamma Sigma) and has a 3.6 GPA. Pittsburgh Alumni Club Award ($1,500) Andrew Ebert Andrew attends St. Francis University and is captain of the ice hockey team. He has served as Beta Lambda president and vice president while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. Brother Camillus Casey Award ($1,000) Michael Garcia A repeat APD Scholarship winner, Michael is an accounting major pursuing a master’s degree for his CPA. A Gamma Sigma brother and officer at St. John’s University, he maintained a 3.9 GPA throughout his undergraduate career.
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Felix Infausto Scholarship ($1,000) Christopher Albright Chris is in his second year of graduate studies in Optometry, having graduated St. Francis University with a 3.8 GPA. He served Beta Lambda in elected positions. Lillian Anastasio Family Scholarship ($1,000) Hongrun Sun An NYU Presidential Scholar, Hongrun is a senior economics major and Theta Beta officer. He boasts a 3.96 GPA. Long Island Alumni Club John Pasta Award ($1,000) Noah Langer Noah is the Beta Lambda (St. Francis University) chapter advisor. He is completing his MBA full-time. New York Alumni Club Award honoring 32nd National President Albert Palazzo ($1,000) Samuel Lofaro III A Beta Omicron (Youngstown State University) senior nursing major, Sam maintains a 3.6 GPA. He was chapter social chair, IFC delegate, Dean’s List member and previous APD Scholarship winner. Paul J Sciullo II Memorial Award ($1,000) Derek Glover Derek is a senior software engineering major at Robert Morris University. He is the chapter president of Delta Upsilon and a previous APD Scholarship winner. Richard Rau Scholarship Award ($1,000) John Moran John is a former Beta Beta president and pledge master. He is pursuing his MBA at Manhattan College.
tains a 3.9 GPA entering the junior year of a five year program. North Jersey Alumni Club Award ($1,000) Lindsey Pugh Lindsey is a senior and the daughter of deceased Beta Xi (New Jersey Institute of Technology) alumnus Russell Pugh. She attends James Madison University and maintains a 3.6 GPA. Youngstown Alumni Club Donald “Red” Nolfi Award ($1,000) Dalton Mack Dalton is a senior studying environmental engineering and chemistry at St. Francis University. He is a Beta Lambda officer as well as the commanding officer of all of the university bands. A. Joseph Creston Award ($1,000) Jenna Santilli Smith Jenna is a first year law student and Fulbright Scholar from Arizona State University. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and co-founded REACH, an underserved area boys and girls club in Arizona. (NEW) Joseph and Janet Caldarella Family Award ($1,000) Established in 2016 in recognition of the positive impact APD has had on Joe (Beta Sigma ’73) and family. Also, in memory of his father Salvatore, a first generation Italian-American graduate of the City University of N.Y. who overcame some of the same challenges and prejudice that our founders faced. Amanda Rosinski Amanda is a previous scholarship winner who is pursuing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Military Scholarship ($1,000) Joshua Semler With a 3.8 GPA, Joshua is entering his senior year at Duquesne University. Joshua is an active Psi chapter brother and Habitat for Humanity chairman.
Panella Family Scholarship ($1,000) Robin Lie Robin attends the State University of New York Albany campus and is an officer in Epsilon Eta Chapter. He is a junior business administration major in the Honors College with a 3.93 GPA.
Vincent & James Muffoletto Award ($1,000) Dana Kelly Dana is the granddaughter of PNP A. Joseph Creston, and attends Duquesne University as an aspiring physician’s assistant. She main-
Carmelo and Carmela Giampiccolo Award ($500) Louis Gregorio Louis attends St. John’s University and is a brother at Gamma Sigma. He is a sophomore finance major with a 3.54 GPA.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION Daniel Creston Award ($500) Victor Miller A brother at the University of New Haven Colony, he is an electrical engineering major entering his junior year. He boasts a 3.85 GPA and is a member of the Honor Society. Domenic Mente Award ($500) Gabrielle Gentile Gabrielle is the niece of Xi Chapter (Ohio State University) alumnus Perry Chappano. She is a junior microbiology major with a 3.7 GPA, a peer chemistry tutor at the University of Pittsburgh. Eta Chapter Award Honoring Joseph Randazzo ($500) Christine Phelan Christine is a senior theater major at Muhlenberg College and maintains a 3.7. Christine is the daughter of Steve Phelan, Beta Sigma alumnus (St. Francis College). Fabrizio Family Award ($500) Colin Weber A University of New Haven colony member, he is a chemical engineering major and a senator in the student government. Frank Cavallaro Award ($500) Julie DelGreco Julie is the niece of Rocco Muffi, Psi ’65, and a repeat APD scholarship winner. She attends Seton Hill University. Frank Costanzo Award (I) ($500) Jacob Penk Jacob is a Beta Omicron brother at Youngstown State University and a special education major. He is a senior Presidential Mentor at school and maintains a 3.54 GPA. Frank Costanzo Award (II) ($500) Gregory Newman II Gregory is a senior mechanical engineering major at Beta Rho (Gannon University). He is the chapter vice-president and is active in the Hockey Club on campus.
Izzo Family Scholarship ($500) Laura Reizine Laura is the niece of Jack Consiglio, Psi ’73. She is entering her junior year with a 3.93 GPA as a nursing major. James S. & Theresa Giampiccolo Award ($500) Joseph Cairo Joseph is a senior accounting major, pursuing a master’s degree for his CPA. He was the Gamma Iota (Pace University) team captain for fundraisers as well as a chapter officer and repeat scholarship winner. Louis J. Mauriello Award ($500) Jordan Schwed He attends the University of New Haven Colony as a junior criminal justice major. Jordan is a Presidential Scholarship winner and maintains a 3.97 GPA.
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Mancusi Family Award ($500) Troy Colcasi A junior criminal justice major at St. John’s University (Gamma Sigma), Troy maintains a 3.79 GPA and is active in many campus charitable events. Modica Family Award ($500) Matthew Mattera The chapter president at Beta Beta (Manhattan College), Matthew is a senior finance major planning on perusing his MBA. In addition to fraternal activities, he is also active in student government. Anthony Sallo Memorial Award ($500) Alana Mazzei Alana is the granddaughter of John Liotta, Psi ’56. She is a junior involved in many campus activities while maintaining a 3.7 GPA working part time to support her tuition.
The Scholars Award ($500) Nick Della Vecchia Nick is the Epsilon Beta president at La Salle University. He is a Founders Scholarship winner and a senior accounting major. Southern California Alumni Club Award ($500) Anthony Sciarratta A founding member of the Queens College (NY) colony, Anthony is a senior communications major. Steubenville Alumni Club Award ($500) Eamon Phalen He is the son of Steve Phelan, Beta Sigma (St. Francis College, NY). Eamon is a junior business management major and plans to pursue his MBA. He maintains a 3.6 GPA.
The Santo J. Barbarino Award ($500) This award is in addition to any other award received. Anthony Powell
Steubenville Ladies Auxiliary Award ($500) Skyler Drew Sklyer attends York College, Pa, and is sophomore public relations major. She has a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The Pittsburgh Ladies Auxiliary of Alpha Phi Delta Alumni Award ($500) Jessica Steiner Jessica is the granddaughter of Psi (Duquesne University) alumnus Anthony Iole. She is an education major pursuing her master’s degree.
Adam DiVincenzo Award ($500) Angelo Bechara A senior political science and French major at Stockton University (Gamma Mu), Angelo has organized chapter events and has a leadership role on the Model U.N. on campus.
Raymo Santilli Family Award ($500) Michael Barrish Mike is a full time graduate student at American University studying middle eastern and north African studies. He is a graduate of Penn State (Chi).
Alpha Phi Delta Resort Association of New York Award ($500) Matthew DiGregorio The Chaplain of Gamma Sigma chapter at St. John’s University, Matt is a senior risk management major with a 3.62 GPA.
Richard Primiano Award ($500) Jordan Ramos-Farhat A Gamma Mu brother at Stockton University, Jordan is a senior marketing major and Honor Society member. He is a leader in the Greek fraternal community on campus.
Barbarino Family Award ($500) Anthony Powell Anthony is a St. Joseph’s College Information Technology major with a 3.6 GPA. He returned to college after a 10-year hiatus. He is an active dad and dedicated family man.
Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award ($500) Brennan Clouner Brennan is a cum laude graduate of Gannon University (Beta Rho). He served as chapter president and played ice hockey. He is studying for a master’s degree in sports and exercise science.
(NEW) Beta Lambda Award ($500) Established in 2016 by the alumni of Beta Lambda Chapter (St. Francis College, Pa.) in honor of their long time moderator Dr. Albert Zanzucki who passed away in 2016. Michael Dorrico A Southern Connecticut State University (Gamma Xi) brother, Mike is junior business finance major. He is involved in peer mentoring on campus and has held several chapter offices.
Rocco A. Sutera Scholarship ($500) Elena Schiavone Elena is a junior psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania. She mentors young girls and is active with Big Brothers Big Sisters on campus. Russo Family Scholarship ($500) Timothy Rodak A senior chapter president at Psi (Duquesne University), Tim is pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He has a 3.4 GPA and has been on the dean’s list many times.
(NEW) Jack and Yara Consiglio Award ($500) Established in 2016 by Psi Chapter alumnus Jack Consiglio and his wife Yara. John Femoyer John is a founding member and president of Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Dowling College. He is a senior business management major on a college academic scholarship. n
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The Youngstown Alumni Club held its annual golf outing August 20th at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard, Ohio. Thirty-nine brothers golfed and enjoyed a beautiful day.
The Merrimack Valley Alumni Club held their 3rd Annual BBQ & Baseball Weekend this past July 22-24. The MVAC hosted National President Jim Miller, a quintet of Brothers from the North Jersey Alumni Club including Al Fafara, PNP, some newly minted alumni from our Epsilon Eta Chapter (SUNY – Albany) and a gaggle of family members. The festivities started on Friday with a tour of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Merrimack and ended with a reception at the home of MVAC President Franco Liberatore (Beta Pi 1987) in Nashua. The following day kicked-off with an afternoon BBQ/pool party at the home of Brother Bill White (Beta Beta 1966) in Billerica, Mass. After the BBQ, the Brothers trekked-up to Manchester, N.H. to see the New Hampshire Fishercats play the visiting Trenton Thunder. The game was unique, not because the 90-minute rain delay or any outstanding plays, but two delays caused by skunks entering the playing field! The weekend culminated with a Sunday brunch for the guests to fuel-up before the long ride home. Overall, the weekend brought together 15 Brothers from 10 different chapters and family members brought the number of attendees to over 35. Another successful weekend for a new Alpha Phi Delta tradition! Thanks for the MVAC for putting it all together.
Beta Eta Alumni (Brooklyn College) out at Wheelers in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, enjoy a social gathering in July.
DIGITAL EDITION OF THE KLEOS NOW AVAILABLE Can’t wait for the printed copy to arrive? Now you can get the latest copy of the magazine a couple of weeks early! The fraternity has created an online digital edition of The Kleos magazine. It is posted at http://kleos.apd.org. The magazine website includes links to the fraternity website as well as social media. The website is formatted using HTML5 and is mobile friendly, so you can read the magazine on your smartphone or tablet.
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The Gamma Rho Alumni Association gathered at their annual NY Mets game outing on Friday, June 17th. Over 20 brothers were in attendance!
Members of the Gamma Sigma (St. John’s) Alumni Association gets together in Chicago for a Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Friday, May 13. The Cubs played the Pirates.
Brooklyn Alumni Club Coach Caldarella Retires as Coach after 34 years! After coaching close to 600 games, managing 115 players, giving up his Sundays from March through August since 1982, Joe Caldarella (Beta Sigma ’73) decided it was time to hand the reigns over to up-and-coming youngster Mike Iacovelli. More than 50 people, with representation from 1977 through 2016, were at a Staten Island Yankee game (where Joe threw out the first pitch) to pay tribute to our leader and the glue that has held this team together for 40 years! Joe, at 60, is still playing a flawless 2B, and has amassed over 600 hits in his softball career. The BAC sincerely thanks him for his dedication, leadership, and friendship! Pictured (L–R) Tony Siconolfi, Victor Popolano, Steve Palermo, Tom Sclafani, Rick Trieste, Pete Gaudiuso, Bob Zeleny, Zeke Parmegiani, Tom Modica, Charlie Fiore, Joe Caldarella, Bobby Cucco, Leo Parmegiani, Marc Iacovelli, Ralphie Parmegiani, Mike Iacovelli, Neil Anastasio, Ralph Preite, Mike Manniello, Adam Iacovelli, Tony Amato, Lenore Plantemoli, Billy Simmons Greg Caldarella, Rob Nicotra, and Emil Coscarelli. Joe is holding an engraved bat with all 115 player names. This page is sponsored by the New York Alumni Club. www.APD.org
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Brothers Brian Reilly (Gamma Sigma 1989), James Guerrieri (Delta Xi 1994) and Tom Gambino (Gamma Sigma 1989) pose for a photo prior to running in the New Jersey Half Marathon on May 1, 2016. Brother Guerrieri finished 17th overall and second in his age group while Brother Reilly completed the half-marathon in less than two hours! Brother Gambino became acquainted with Guerrieri as the result of some fraternal serendipity; he was training on a local trail and came across the driver’s license of Guerrieri who had dropped it during his run that day. After an Internet search and a few phone calls, Gambino discovered that not only was Guerrieri a brother, but also a neighbor who lives a few blocks away.
Bob and Katie Burnside (Beta Omicron, inset photo) were married on June 14 in Punta Cana. A group of Beta Omicron alums attended the local reception. Pictured in that image (from right to left) Angela Tankovich, Mason Shattuck, Gary DiLisio, Ashley DiLisio, Dylan Thomas, Cassandra Turic, Bill D’Amico, Angie DeNicholas and Joe Paloski.
OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE (continued from page 2) a very favorite animal in Dad’s life. Mom always made sure that when ous community, parish and diocesan activities. Along with all my she packed Dad’s lunch, there was an apple in the pail for Maude. She uncles and great uncles, he was a talented musician. never forgot to put three extra cookies in his lunch so that when he He married my mom, Eleanora Rose Clemente in 1950. She was came home he had something for the three of us. We really looked the daughter of Francesco Clemente and Piacentina Ciotti who came forward to this special treat. to the United States from Rocca Pia, L’Aquila in 1915. Francesco also I remember on many Sunday mornings when Mom went down to worked in the mines around Delmont. I was the oldest of four sons, start the fire in the stove to heat the kitchen. The three of us would the first in our family to attend college and the first to receive a masjump in bed with Dad. He would play his mouth organ and sometimes ter’s degree. we would sing. When Mom had breakfast ready we would dress and Beginning in 1956, with help from his cousins, my dad organized come down to a nice warm kitchen. The rest of the week, Mom kept quadrennial family reunions. He kept meticulous records of all of busy---every Monday besides washing all our clothes by hand, she baked Antonio and Berardina’s descendants, 456 at the time of his passing eight loaves of bread and a sardine pizza. Boy did we look forward to in 2008. Those stories above were written on the occasion of some of that delicious bread and pizza. On the those reunions. My children and I still keep those weekend we looked forward to Mom’s delitraditions alive through our website which we’ve cious cake that she made. She was a good expanded to include 80,000 genealogy records wife, mother, cook and made sure we were from Abruzzo. We’ve been able to trace our family disciplined. A great disciplinarian.” back to Antonio’s grandfathers’ grandfather. He was also named Antonio and born in 1728. Visit My father Anthony was born at home on http://www.carfang.com/memories/ mem_index.html to Dec. 28, 1920. However, his birth wasn’t see more first generation essays and to search your recorded until Jan. 5, 1921. He graduated own lineage if you’re from Abruzzo. from Franklin Township High School in To complete the story of 125 years in America, 1939. He joined Westinghouse Electric in mine and Carol’s four children have already East Pittsburgh and became an industrial achieved successes far beyond anything that engineer, studying at Westinghouse Tech. Antonio could have imagined when he waved He was the first male in the family who didgoodbye to Sabitino and Erminia in 1890. Our oldn’t go directly into the then declining coal est two recently earned their doctorates. Number fields. three is a West Point grad who just completed his His new career was interrupted by WWII. Harvard MBA. Our youngest was selected as comHe joined the Army in 1944 and fought in mencement speaker at DePaul University. They the Battle of the Bulge. In short order, he have all been back to Lettopalena, some several earned a Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple times, and are in frequent contact with their “kissHeart and personally received a citation ing cousins” via email and Facebook. They know from President Truman. Returning home the meaning of “la famiglia.” n in 1946, he enjoyed a 42-year career at Sam Carfang with his mule, Maude, at the coal mine. Westinghouse while also active in numerThis page is sponsored by Anthony J. Buffalano, Theta Beta ’90, New York University.
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IN MEMORIAM ALUMNI NEWS Giuseppe Tramontana, Beta Sigma ’92, is working at the Federal Reserve and living in Brooklyn. He reports that he has a wonderful nine-year-old son. Christopher Gentile, Psi ’97, was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine for Berkely Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. He lives in Hagerstown, Md. Steven LaVista, Delta Xi ’95, writes that he had a second child, a daughter named Elena in September 2015. His son Joseph is three and the family is living in Nutley, N.J. Rodolfo Cilento, Beta Xi ’55, celebrated his 89th birthday and his 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Nerina in Sunset Beach, N.C. Joseph Villardo, Epsilon ’57, of Easley, S.C. recently retired after spending the last seven years working and teaching autistic boys. He says it was very rewarding. Gaspar LaSala, Eta ’44, has been retired from the Board of Education for 35 years and is proud to support the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Scholarship Fund to award deserving students. He and his wife Constance are living with their son in Madison, Conn. Col. Joseph Massaro, Epsilon ’52, and his wife Nancy are celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary year and returned to the Summer Convention once again. They are living in Floral Park, N.Y. Bruce Villeneuve, Sigma ’68, reports that he visited Ireland this year on a golfing trip. Bruce is living in Wesley Chapel, Fla. John J. Morano, Jr., Beta Sigma ’79, is working in computer tech at Manhattan’s Surrogate Court living in Staten Island. He enjoys playing bass guitar with a group on weekends. Andrew Siracuse, Beta Iota ’52, recently turned 87 in Penfield, N.Y. He retired as a New York Supreme Court justice in 2005. Cr. Eugene Oliveri, Beta Eta ’54, has retired from medical practice and is enjoying living in Florida. Hon. Anthony Garramone, Beta Iota ’58, has been serving as a judge in Utica for 22 years and was appointed as a judicial hearing officer (serving that the last 12 years). Cr. Joseph Fragola, Delta ’65, is president and CEO of Asti Group, LLC in Oceanside, N.Y. Gerald DiLoreto, Beta Theta ’57, has been retired for 23 years as an administrator in Edison School District. He has also served as 1st Ward Councilman in the city of Steubenville, Ohio. n
Charles F. Serway, Beta Iota ’89 (Utica), passed away May 25 in Syracuse at the age of 46. His ultimate goal was to operate his family business, Serway Cabinet Manufacturing, located in Rome, N.Y. In 1991, his junior year in college, Charles left school suddenly after being involved in a devastating motor vehicle accident, which resulted in a traumatic brain injury. His life was forever changed that day, though his will to live never did. Once well enough after his accident, Charles became one of the founding members of the David Clark Learning Center, named in honor of the late David Clark and employee of The Centers of St. Camillus whose passion and dedication was to helping those with a traumatic brain injury. Phillip B. Buzzelli, MD, Psi ’61 (Duquesne), passed away June 8 in Mars, Pa. at the age of 73. Dr. Buzzelli graduated from Duquesne University in 1964. He was also a graduate of the University of Bologna Medical School, Italy. Dr. Buzzelli was an ophthalmologist and practiced in Pittsburgh. He was the ophthalmologist for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 20 years. In his free time, he enjoyed European travel, wine and Ferraris. Phil was a long time member of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club, having served as its president and was a recipient of its Outstanding Alumnus Award. One of his sons, Marc, is also a brother, Psi ’94. Dr. Guido Sciavone, Xi ’36 (Ohio State), passed away June 3 in Austintown, Ohio. He was 102, perhaps our oldest brother. He was born on March 15, 1914, in Montaguto, Italy. He attended The Ohio State University, then Emory University, where he obtained his doctoral degree in Dentistry. Following graduation, Guido selflessly enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an officer in England during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he opened a dental practice in Austintown before retiring after 40 years of service. Guido enjoyed his retirement by relocating to Vista, Calif., before moving to Gainesville, Fla. and Rockledge, Fla. to be closer to his children. The Kleos received word that Dr. Charles Maggio, Omega ’40 (Rochester), passed away January 20, 2015, in Rochester, N.Y. He practiced dentistry for over 40 years. He was 95. William Gallo, Psi ’48 (Duquesne), 92, of Apollo, Pa. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corp. Bill, not even two weeks past his 21st birthday, was piloting his B25 Mitchell bomber over Japanese waters, when he and his crew were shot down. Several of his crew members did not survive the crash, but Bill and three others did. They were captured and imprisoned by the Japanese and suffered unspeakable cruelties at the hands of their captors for nearly one year until he was liberated shortly after the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan on Aug. 9, 1945. Enzo LaVechia, Beta Lambda ’65 (St. Francis), passed away June 14 at the age of 72. Born in San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Italy, Enzo lived in Millburn, N.J., and North Edison, N.J., before moving to Hillsborough. He proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired accountant, later working for MS Administrators in Cranford, N.J., as a contract administrator of two national employee benefit plans. John Farina, Beta Beta ’76 (Manhattan), passed away suddenly on May 25, 2016, at the age of 60. John was inducted into Beta Beta Chapter, and was a member of Beta Beta’s 1st Pledge Class after the Chapter’s re-activation in 1976. Thomas Coppola, Gamma Sigma ’92 (St. John’s), was called home on July 15, 2016, at age 41 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. A lifelong Staten Island resident, Thomas was an avid baseball fan, always rooting for his two favorite teams, the L.A. Dodgers and the New York Mets. Thomas was a devoted father. He could always be seen at the Snug Harbor Little League games of his two sons, Thomas III and Joseph. He was also proud of his sons’ talents playing football for the Richmond Boro Plainsmen. Thomas was a longtime, respected employee of the Department of Sanitation, recently being promoted to superintendent. Thomas had many joys in life. Among them were riding his motorcycle, family camping trips, billiards, traveling and especially music. He loved going to concerts with friends and family and especially loved beating everyone at music trivia games with his extensive knowledge. The love of his life for 25 years, married for 18 years, Kathleen Ursillo Coppola, said he was, “larger than life.” Report deaths of a brother to Anthony Barbieri at a-v-barbiaeri@optonline.net. Tony will send each family a sympathy card from the fraternity.
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JOIN US FOR CONVENTION 2017 The APD Summer Convention for 2017 will be held August 8–12 at the Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg, Pa. (Formerly the Holiday Inn East, site of the Centennial Convention pictured above from the 2014 picnic). http://www.redlion.com/harrisburg.