An Italian American Heritage Fraternity since 1914
THE KLEOS O F
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An Educational Journal Volume 88, Issue 2 Spring Issue, April 2017
Compiled and edited by: John J. Russo 1331 Peachtree Lane North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail: APDKleos@apd.org Associate Editor: Emil Coscarelli Contributors: Emil Imbro, Jim Miller, Jeff Breen, Sal Flagiello, Mike Iacovelli, Joe Caldarella, Matteo Vitale, Chris Mancusi 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
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IN THIS ISSUE: Undergraduate Highlights . . . 4 New York Celebrates Columbus Day . . . 10 Fraternity Gatherings . . . 11
OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE
A Tribute to Our Italian Mothers BY EMIL EMBRO, PI ’67, VICE PRESIDENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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ince we have expanded the scope of Our Italian Heritage column to include histories of our brothers’ families, we were approached by John DeChiaro, Beta Pi ’72 (St. Johns), with this tribute to his mother Maria DeChiaro, born in 1915, on her 100th birthday. This has provided the opportunity to pay tribute to all of our mothers. As we think back to the stories of the Italian immigrants and their struggle to adapt and survive in America we think about the first jobs performed by our fathers and grandfathers to provide for their families; they worked in manual labor jobs such as construction, sanitation, longshoremen and mining, among many others. Often overlooked are the mothers who kept the family together in the home; raising the family, shopping, cooking Emil Embro, Pi ’67 the meals, washing the clothes and helping the children adapt to their new world in America. My mother, Filomena Re’ was also born in 1915, so I can relate first hand to the pride she had watching her sons succeed. Finishing school, going to college, getting a good job, marrying and raising a family were the marks of success in America and were every immigrant parent’s dream for their children. Many of the mothers of our senior brothers today are part of that greatest generation of Italian mothers who raised us and will be able to relate to Maria DeChiaro, through the words of this touching tribute written by her son, published in their local paper, The Pelham Weekly. In honor of all the Italian mothers of that generation:
Happy Birthday. Mamma! It seems like only yesterday that I was following you around, tugging at your skirt and holding on to your hand. Many years have come and gone, but the only constant in our lives was you, Mamma. How over the years, you were the rock to stay by me when I was sick, when I was sad, when disappointments came. I still remember the joy you showed when you gave me my first typewriter. How you and Dad, when I graduated college and later law school, were so proud. How happy you were when after giving up hope, your son finally married and had a child. Now on your 100th birthday your children and family share the Love you instilled in us. As you so often said, love each other because it doesn’t cost anything. Since 1915, you have seen the world change. From the ashes of World War I where you lost your father, to the wife of a young soldier who was captured and imprisoned in World War II, you kept your family intact, taking care of your elderly mother and three children. When your husband returned after the war, the struggles continued, so much so that the family emigrated to the United States in 1961 and started a new life here with three adult children and me. Your only joy in later years has been your family. Your grandchildren have their own families now. Yet we all honor you for all you have accomplished in your lifetime. To have lived a good and decent life, to have taken care of your family, and most of all to have loved us unconditionally, to you Mamma, Happy Birthday on your 100th birthday and many more.
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—Love you, your son John and all the family
National Council Meeting 2017 . . . 14 The Foundation/Omega Society . . . 16 Foundation/Alumni Profile . . . 17 Where They Are Now . . . 18 Foundation: Brotherhood Buzz . . . 20 2016 Scholarship Winners . . . 21 Alumni News . . . 22 In Memoriam . . . 25 Convention 2017 . . . 26
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FROM THE EDITOR: This issue is the April, 2017 issue and is being combined with our normal February and June issues. Due to budgetary concerns, the Fraternity and Foundation have had to reduce the allocation to fund The Kleos to two issues a year. If you would like to make a donation to The Kleos fund, visit www.apd.org/Donate-Now. If you are not interested in receiving future issues of The Kleos and would like to opt out of them, please send an email to Foundation@ apd.org with your name and chapter and address and subject in the email of OPT OUT.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Positive Changes BY JAMES MILLER, PSI ’72, NATIONAL PRESIDENT As the 44th anniversary of my induction into Alpha Phi Delta has been observed, I find myself reflecting on the changes I have seen. In recent years, a number of very positive ideas have been implemented into the way we do business. We have been introduced to the committee system. Being volunteers does not mean we can’t share the work load. The Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs has organized the Undergraduate Coordinating committee, which he chairs and has a representative from each district. As National President, I increasingly rely on their input to assist with the operations of the Fraternity and bridge the information gap James Miller, Psi ’72 53rd National President between the National Executive Board and the undergrads. Another new group is the University Outreach Program designed to provide each chapter with an Alumni Coordinator and an advisory board to assist them in everything from the organization of events to relationships with the schools where we have chapters. When necessary, the alumni can assist the chapter with concerns that may arise. We have increased the Leadership Conferences from individual district events to two major meetings and, beginning this year, to four conferences, beginning with the Nick Franki Rocky Mountain Conference on January 21, then the Mike Zerega/John Hadgkiss Western Conference at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa., January 28 followed by the NYAC/Beta Sigma Alumni Association Conference at Manhattan College on February 4, and finally the Dave D’Eramo/Joseph Caldarella Conference, in combination with the Sunshine Tour, March 18 at Lynn University in Florida. These are sponsored by the Foundation and everyone is invited to attend. I encourage everyone to support this vital part of our Fraternity. I remind all brothers that we pledged permanent activity and support. Whether that is attending an alumni group or just paying annual dues, we need to get more brothers, especially recent graduates, to join and support these groups. We need to support The Kleos both financially and by supplying John Russo with pictures and articles. We always need to be sent information to update the activities of the Fraternity in both The Kleos and on our new website at www.apd.org. Finally, I am calling on ALL brothers to update their information with Central Office. When you move, notify Central Office. Have a new phone number or email address? Notify Central Office. Undergrads, take note: college email addresses don’t work once you leave school. Please send updated contact information to apdoffice@apd.org. Finally, we may be an all-volunteer organization, but everything costs money. I am asking ALL brothers to give what they can so we can keep The Kleos, continue the Leadership Conferences and build the Scholarship fund so we can continue to grow our beloved Alpha Phi Delta. In the Bond of Alpha Phi Delta, Jim Miller, National President, Psi ’72.
National Archives Established Thanks to computer technology, during this past year in which the position of National Secretary transferred from Camden, Del. (Fr. Jim Lentini) to Staten Island, N.Y. (Paul Zammit), the physical trappings of Central office have been separated from the official duties of the National Secretary. While Brother Zammit conducts the day-to-day business of the National Fraternity from his computer, the historical files and memorabilia remain housed in Camden under the watchful eye of Fr. Lentini with the loyal assistance of Delta Delta Chapter of Wesley College. Documents and paraphernalia from the likes of PNPs Frank Paladino, Stan Raffa, Santo Barbarino, etc. have been acquired. Joe Randazzo’s papers were recently been added; also historic Alpha Phi Delta materials recently purchased off e-Bay have been generously donated to the National Archives. So search your attic, basement, or garage! Pertinent materials would be welcomed at 257 E. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Suite A, Camden, Del. 19934. Chapters should make arrangements with Fr. Lentini for pledge groups to visit and view materials relating to our rich history, including a history of our first five years recorded on parchment in calligraphy . . . a treasure to behold!
ON THE COVER: TOP: Expansion in Alpha Phi Delta is still booming. We have nine new brothers of the colony at Penn State Altoona who were inducted November 5, 2016 at PSU Main Campus. Project Manager is Mitchell Wages, ADG, DG Zack Bartolotto and VP of Expansion Sal Flagiello. BOTTOM: On November 28th, 2016, the Alpha class at our colony (Vaughn College in Queens) was inducted into Alpha Phi Delta at the New York Alumni Club Office. Congratulations to Salvatore DeRose III, Ohany Garcia, Colin Dielmann, Shawn-Dee Griffiths, Fray Holness, Justin Kuey, Alexander Morales, Prince Peters, D’Moi Rouse, and Blake Stenson! Also pictured are VP for Expansion Sal Flagiello, National Historian and Project Manager Ron Sme, and the brother who made this all possible Darnell Olivere, who transferred from our Beta Sigma chapter at St. Francis to Vaughn College. And on page 4, you will find our newest colony at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts.
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UNDERGRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS Photo by Sal Flagiello
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New National Secretary Paul Zammit picks up mail from our new post office box in the Great Kills section of Staten Island, N.Y.
Undergraduates and alumni who drove for hours help recruit at our newest colony at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. On Thursday January 19, undergraduates from Delta Epsilon (John Jay College), Epsilon Eta (University of Albany), Delta Theta (Marist College), and Gamma Kappa (College of Staten Island) all made the long trip to support the expansion efforts. Also in attendance were Sal Flagiello (VP for Expansion), Joe Ferretti (Conn. District Governor), Alex Fafara Jr. (Project Manager), Rick Barnes, PNP, and Niall Trimby (Beta Xi alumnus and new president of the Merrimack Valley Alumni Club).
The Epsilon Eta Chapter at the University at Albany is proud of inducting 10 new brothers. Zeta Class crossed on Alpha Phi Delta’s 102 birthday, November 5, 2016. The induction was held by District Governor Joseph Rahtelli II with the Utica Chapter, Marist Chapter, PNP Rick Barnes and Brother Niall George Trimby from the Merrimack Alumni Club being present. This induction increased our chapter to 27 brothers. Pictured (left to right): Jack Tyndall (NIB), Tom Marston (VP), Jotham Cohen (NIB), Jon Carrock (NIB), Jake Schmidt, Gabe Wise (NIB), Brian Gomez (Pledge Master), James Eacobacci, Devon Gordon (NIB), Michael LaRocca (Treasurer), Brendan Fanning, Nik Keller (NIB), Justin Lange, Philip Waknin (Assistant District Governor), Evan Della Villa, Mike Ramsey, Jack Holden (NIB), Kenny Parow, Jacob Foster, Mark Giruzzi (NIB), Nicholas Carbonaro (Historian), Patrick Benson (NIB), Devin Murphy, (Secretary), Brian Richer, Jacob Foster (NIB), Robin Lieb (President), Chris Mazzei (Alumni Adviser).
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On Saturday November 19, 2016, the brothers of Theta Beta NYU inducted their Kappa class. The chapter now stands at more than 20 strong and should be in good position for quite a while, as most of the newly inducted brothers are underclassmen and they do not stand to lose too many brothers to graduation next spring. This is the tenth group to be inducted since the chapter was reactivated in the spring of 2012 and since then, 50 brothers have been inducted, including two legacies. On hand to witness the ceremony were 17 undergraduates and several distinguished alumni. Pictured in this photo: first row, new initiated brothers (l to r) Alex Chan, Ashif Ullah, Sharif Afifi, Daniel Rodriguez, Charles Chen and Michael Jacobson. Second row, Emil Coscarelli, Hand Sun, Allen Acosta, Richard Soogrim, Romel Guttierez, Jesse Guttierez, Lav Georgievski, Navit Sekhon, Victor Tumambing, Cory Moses, Anthony Galli. Third Row: Noris Onea, Richard Hooper, Arnold Busztin, Drew Kaufman, Vinh Thai and Mandeep Badesh.
After struggling for a couple of semesters, our Beta Pi Chapter at St. John's University in Queens, N.Y., is making a strong comeback! Pictured here are some of our newest brothers. Congratulations to Adam Calcanes, Jack Davis, Nicholas Kouvaris, Salvatore Piro, Benjamin Natanzon, and Joseph Vitacco.
On November 19, 2016 our Beta Eta Chapter (Brooklyn College) initiated four new members into Alpha Phi Delta. The induction, hosted by NYC North District Governor Sal Flagiello, took place at Alex Franki’s New York Alumni Club Office. Congratulations to Michael Fanelli, Joseph Qassis, Frank DeTorfino, and Justin Bardman.
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Our chapter at Delta Epsilon continues to grow bigger and stronger every semester! On November 20, 2016 nine new brothers were inducted into our John Jay College chapter. Please welcome Patrick Moses, Jacob Downs, Andy Tan, James Morris, Mohammed Hossain, Erik Perez, Ramsey Kadri, Eliano Aubourg, and Nicolas Valencia to our family.
After not inducting a single pledge over the past two years, Gamma Rho (Baruch College) is back! On November 20, 2016, NYC North District Governor Sal Flagiello inducted seven new brothers at brother Alex Franki’s New York Alumni Club Office. Congratulations to Roman Brito, Alasco Prescott, Nelson Reyes, David Jules, Bryan Mendez, Christian Obando, Isaias Franco.
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Congrats to the brothers of Gamma Kappa Chapter at College of Staten Island on inducting four new brothers on November 21, 2016. In the last two semesters, they have almost tripled their chapter size. Luis Gomez, Demetrius Guirand, Issah Ibrahim and William Pinkava were administered the oath of brotherhood. Kudos to Alumni Advisor Mike Young on doing a fine job since his appointment. Chris Mancusi, PNP, and Todd Cusato, National Vice-President, conducted the initiation ceremony. www.APD.org
Delta Theta Chapter at Marist College has established a great relationship with the Duchess Country Habitat for Humanity and participated in multiple builds totaling over 75 man-hours of community service. Group picture from left Frank Siderio, James Holden, Joshua Hermsen, Conor Clerkin, Matthew Rahtelli, and Donal Coakley.
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It's easy and its quick—go to www.apd.org/Contact-Us and update your address and email so you can continue to receive The Kleos in all its forms! While APD tries hard and does better than many organizations, addresses change and emails change; and we are not always notified. If you have moved since you left college, whether that is last year or 40 years ago, or if you changed job or ISPs and your email has changed, APD needs to be updated! Please help us keep our records current, and keep you informed. Let us know where your chapter brothers are too! If their address is wrong or old, they are not getting The Kleos! For a list of some brothers we know we are missing information, check out www.apd.org/Lost-Brothers (data as of about six months ago).
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ABOVE: On Saturday, November 5, Delta ThetaMarist College inducted nine new brothers bringing the chapter to approximately 35 strong. From left are, Daniel Statile, Corey Grip, Matthew Raider, Kevin Leush, Michael Koszalka, Steven Smith, Austin Bavaro, and Connor McClenaghan. Not Pictured: Ichi Manabe. Photo by Jim Miller
ABOVE: Undergrads from Beta Theta Chapter (Franciscan University of Steubenville) pose December 9, 2016, during a visit by Matteo Vitale, Undergraduate Coordinating Chairman. RIGHT: Beta Theta Chapter (Franciscan University of Steubenville) inducts three brothers on December 1, 2016. Included in the chapter photo are new brothers James Lamansky, Adam Normandin and Cody Sanders.
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UNDERGRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS Photo by Matt Vitale
Undergraduate Coordinator Matteo Vitale visited Youngstown State University and Beta Omicron Chapter’s house November 19, 2016, for the Annual District meeting. All chapters across the district were present. Each chapter also brought their respective pledges. They conducted a version of the “Pledge Bowl” for the Eastern chapters of the fraternity. UCC Matteo Vitale conducted the ceremony with District Governor Mason Shattuck and National President Jim Miller in attendance. Photo by Matt Mattera
LEFT: Beta Beta Chapter at Manhattan held its fall induction November 13, 2016. They inducted two new brothers into the brotherhood. Left to right (wearing Purple APD hats and white carnations) Michael LaValle and Gabriel Campbell. BELOW: Our Gamma Sigma Chapter at St. John’s inducted Andrew Barbaro on November 29, 2016. Chris Mancusi, PNP, conducted the initiation ritual.
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This page sponsored by Anthony M. Carfaro, Sr., Beta Omicron ’65, Youngstown State University.
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On December 6, 2016, over 70 brothers gathered together at our Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Farmingdale State University in Long Island, N.Y., for the last district meeting of the fall 2016 semester. All of the entities in the New York City North, New York City South, and Long Island districts were present (including the Queens College colony and the Vaughn College colony). Aside from the three District Governors in the region (Sal Flagiello, Angelo Flagiello, and Nick Marter), National Historian Ron Sme and National Vice President Todd Cusato were present.
Undergrads from Psi Chapter at Duquesne and Delta Upsilon Chapter at Robert Morris enjoy a fine night of dining and dancing at the Pittsburgh Alumni Club’s APD Founders Day Dinner Dance held November 5, 2016, at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom, Pittsburgh. More than 120 brothers and guests attended. This page sponsored by Robert Grecco, Beta Mu ’74, DePaul University. www.APD.org
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New York Celebrates Columbus Day 2016
Brothers and pledges from Delta Epsilon Chapter at John Jay College attend the parade.
Brothers and pledges from Beta Eta Chapter at Brooklyn College participate in the parade.
Pledges from the brand new Vaughn University Colony with their big brothers behind them pose for a photo after the Columbus Day parade.
More than 100 APD brothers, pledges and family members marched up 5th Ave. in NYC during the annual Columbus Day parade in NYC in October 2016.
If it's Columbus Day, then this must be the annual APD Columbus Day photo taken on the steps of the St. James Episcopal Church on Madison Ave. in NYC.
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Seventeen brothers attended a January 2017 Brooklyn Alumni Club meeting spanning 76 years of brotherhood: Top: Ralphie Parmegiani, Pete Gaudiuso, Emil Coscarelli, Charlie Fiore, Mike Iacovelli, Mike Young, Adam Iacovelli, Gene Gemelli, Tony Pizzino, Frank Polverino, Tom Modica, Joe Caldarella. Bottom: Rick Trieste, Lou Carbone, Gabe Carbone, Joe Narciso, Ron Lumachi. Pictured in the photo are four current or former Foundation Directors (brothers Fiore, Gaudiuso, Caldarella, Iacovelli) and three APD Scholarship Endowers (brothers Fiore, Modica, Caldarella). Brother Gabe Carbone (an 89 year old brother from Beta Eta ’46 who attended the meeting) told the brothers that he is an avid reader of The Kleos which has kept him in touch with APD all of these years and that he recently read something about his old chapter Beta Eta that caught his attention. BAC President Mike Iacovelli e-mailed him and invited him to the BAC meeting so that he could meet some of his fellow Beta Eta alumni in person.
Fraternity Gatherings
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Brothers Mike Iacovelli (l) and Emil Coscarelli (r) posing with the pledges from Theta Beta, NYU, who attended the Columbus Day parade.
Brothers pause for a photo in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Pictured are (l to r): Al Fafara, Vince Maligno, Bishop Dominick Lagonegro Auxiliary Bishop for New York, Mike Iacovelli. Back row, Emil Imbro, Mike Young, Emil Coscarelli.
The Pittsburgh Alumni Club held its best attended Christmas Party ever December 19, 2016 at Aviva Restaurant in Warrendale with 63 brothers and guests. The group was too big to be photographed in the confines of the restaurant but lots of individual brothers connected. Above right Rusty Scoscia and Frank Perciavalle pledged together at Psi Chapter in 1978 and reconnected while Frank was visiting from Houston. On the left are Rocco Muffi, Psi ’65, and Paul Fabrizio, Psi ’63. Paul was Rocco’s big brother.
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Brothers from Queens College Colony pose in front of the APD banner at the Columbus Day parade. Pictured are (l to r): Jason Pace, Ji Kang and Anthony Sciarratta.
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2017 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
Training Leaders
Undergraduates from Psi, Delta Upsilon attended the 2017 Midwestern Leadership Conference sponsored by PNP Mike Zerega and John Hadgkiss, hosted by the brothers of Beta Lambda Chapter at St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa. LEFT: A strong showing from a chapter at a typical Leadership Conference might be five or six brothers. The brothers of Delta Theta Chapter, Marist College, outdid themselves and everyone else by showing up at the Eastern Leadership Conference with 12 brothers. (l to r) front row: Austin Bavaro, Steve Speedling, Josh Hermsen, second row: Eric Macher, Donal Coakley, Matt Rahtelli, James Holden, Mike Koszalka, Matteo Vitale, back row: Sean Durkin, Kevin Roux and Daniel Statile. All photos by Emil Coscarelli
RIGHT: The NYAC /Beta Sigma Alumni Association Eastern Leadership Conference was held on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Manhattan College, in The Bronx, NY. Approximately 130 officers from chapters throughout the east coast attended and are featured in this photo taken on the steps in front of the Smith Auditorium, the venue for the conference. National President Jim Miller led off the informative and intense all-day conference by presenting his state of APD speech to the attendees. VP for Undergrad Affairs Matt Vitale followed with a presentation of the do’s and don’ts of pledging. Next was keynote speaker Bill Beuther with a presentation of “Whose Back is the Monkey On?,” which was really a lesson on effective delegating. Post lunch breakout sessions in small groups focused on more personalized coaching in smaller groups geared towards the responsibilities of each chapter officer. The afternoon session featured a presentation by National Secretary Paul Zammit on proper social media etiquette. Matt Rahtelli gave a brief presentation on a new software application that he is working on that will allow brothers to more effectively update their information with Central Office and share information with one another. The program was closed out with National VP for Expansion Sal Flagiello giving the group a presentation on the expansion projects that are currently in progress or are on the drawing board for the near future. Sal emphasized to the undergraduates that if they provide him with a sizable interest group at a particular university, his office will coordinate all of the behind the scenes administrative work involved with founding or reactivating a chapter. In addition to all of these most informative presentations, there was plenty of opportunity for the participants to network with each other between sessions and over lunch, so this also served as a bonding exercise in addition to being a training exercise.
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Brothers from the host chapter Beta Beta, Manhattan College enjoying lunch at the Eastern Leadership Conference. (l to r) Finn Patrick O’Boy, Fery Lee Corney, Gregory Gorman, Cameron Cullen,Mike LaValle, Gabriel C. Campbell and Michael Frugis.
Epsilon Zeta brothers, St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn who attended the conference pose with their District Governor Angelo Flagiello. (l to r): Justin Reilly, Alfonso Lora, Angelo Flagiello, John Hickey, Angelo Goutzi and Gabriel DeLeon.
The Delta Epsilon (John Jay College) contingent poses with fellow alumnus Rafe Alomar (front row). (l to r): Charles Bo, Giovanni Messina, Jay Wong, Eliano Zoe Aubourg, Meir Page and Tommy Lolos.
ABOVE: This group of undergraduates from Delta Rho, SUNY Oneonta, drove for 3.5 hours each way to attend the Eastern Leadership Conference. (l to r): Roger Llivisaca, Mark Ortiz, Pedro Costa, Kyle Brandt and Eian Trenkle.
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he 2017 National Council Meeting was held February 19 at Youngstown State University hosted by Beta Omicron Chapter and the Youngstown Alumni Club. More than 200 brothers attended in unusually balmy weather for Ohio. The council chartered our 104th chapter, Epsilon Lambda, at University of New Haven and reactivated Beta Xi at NJIT. Jim Miller and Todd Cusato were re-elected for their second terms as National President and National Vice President respectively. All photos by John Russo
Beta Xi Chapter of NJIT was welcomed back at the 2017 National Council meeting. They had been inactive since 2005.
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The executive committee held its semi-annual meeting Friday night before the start of the National Council and posed for a photo at the conclusion of the meeting.
Our newest chapter, Epsilon Lambda at University of New Haven was welcomed as the 104th chapter in APD at the national council meeting.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION
Foundation/The Omega Society This gift will leave your lasting legacy, supporting our brothers in perpetuity. Leave your legacy There will come a time in all our lives when we consider how we want to leave our legacy. Your life’s accomplishments are important to celebrate and honor. A charitable gift to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation is such a way to cement your legacy. Charitable gifts, including long-range estate and financial planning, can be a great way for you to provide support for Alpha Phi Delta. It is possible to “Leave a Legacy” while potentially minimizing taxes and settlement costs and conserving more of your estate for loved ones. What are the easiest ways to leave my legacy? There are many ways to make an estate bequest. Here are two very straightforward types of giving: • Bequests– A bequest is a gift made through a will or living trust. Bequests may be stated as a percentage of your estate, as the residual of your estate or a specific dollar amount. Here is some suggested language as a starting point for your attorney: • Unrestricted– “I hereby bequeath $_______ to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc., PO Box 23188, Pittsburgh, PA to be used for purposes as deemed appropriate by the Foundation’s board of directors.” • Restricted– “I hereby bequeath $________ to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc., PO Box 23188, Pittsburgh, PA to be used in the following manner: _______________, in accordance with the Foundation’s overall objectives.” • Contingent– “Provided that my final estate valuation is greater than $_____, I hereby bequeath $_____ to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc., PO Box 23188, Pittsburgh, PA to be used for purposes as deemed appropriate by the Foundation’s board of directors.” • Retirement Accounts and Insurance Policies– You can name the Foundation as beneficiary of a retirement account (401k or IRA) or a life insurance policy and secure important tax benefits. Just list the beneficiary as Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc, tax ID # 31-1005845. What should I do first? Please contact Brother John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho ’66, johnhadgkiss@apdfoundation.org if you’d like to step through your options. Or simply inform John of the bequest once it’s made. All we need is your written verification. If you have already included Alpha Phi Delta Foundation in your estate plan, please let us know so that we can award you the Omega Society pin.
Foundation Annual Fund Alpha Phi Delta is asking for your support. Please get your Alpha Phi Delta Foundation donation in before we close the books on our 2016–2017 fiscal year! We are nearing the end of our fiscal year on June 30, 2017. Thanks for all our incredible supporters who have helped us to raise a record amount this past year. The APD Foundation provides crucial support to our great fraternity by sharing the funding of our Kleos publication, sponsoring several regional Leadership Conferences and by awarding 50+ scholarships each year. We are incredibly grateful for your support to our foundation and our brotherhood. If you have not yet made your annual donation to the APD annual Fund, there is still time. All donations made before June 30, 2017 will count towards this fiscal year. If you would like to donate online you can do so at www.apd.org/donate-now, or you can simply send in a check, payable to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation and mail it to PO Box 23188 Pittsburgh PA 15222. Please help us and honor your commitment of permanent activity and support.
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Thirty two brothers have already planned their legacy. Gold $100,000 + John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho ’66 Mickey D’Addato, Beta Beta ’56 Lawrence Kaufmann, Beta Xi ’88 Anthony Carfang, Psi ’69 Silver $25,000 + Alex Franki, Gamma Lambda ’90 Nick Franki, Gamma Lambda ’87 Michael Iacovelli, Theta Beta ’81 Felix Infausto, Epsilon ’29* Bronze $5,000+ Aldo Del Sorbo,* Delta ’74 Armand DeRosa,* Beta Eta ’38 James C. Muffoletto, Epsilon ’65 Edward Nickolas,* Nu ’32 Richard Primiano,* Beta Delta ’61 Rocco Sutera,* Beta Eta ’38 In Memoriam Santo Barbarino,* Beta Sigma ’65 Bro. Camillus Casey,* Beta Sigma ’62 Frank Cavallaro,* Theta Beta ’36 Ernest Coletti,* Mu ’45 * Adam DiVincenzo,* Psi ’32 Louis Mauriello,* Eta ’34 Albert E. Palazzo,* Theta Beta ’46 Leon Panella,* Psi ’62 John Pasta,* Beta ’18 Robert Polito,* Beta Rho ’67 Stanley W. Raffa,* Delta ’49 Joseph Randazzo,* Eta ’34 Richard Rau,* Beta Sigma ’69 Anthony Sallo,* Psi ’63 Paul Sciullo,* Psi ’92 Rev. Leonard Tuozzolo,* Psi ’61 Daniel Winkler,* Beta Rho ’66 Albert Zanzuccki,* Beta Lambda ’58 * Deceased Omega Society membership includes all brothers who have left an estate bequest, all brothers who have indicated their inclusion of Alpha Phi Delta Foundation in their estate plans. The “In Memoriam” includes all brothers in whose memory posthumous gifts in excess of $5,000 were received. If you have included Alpha Phi Delta in your estate plan and are not listed above, please notify us at omega@apdfoundation.org.
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Heart to Heart Mission in Dominican Republic More than 380 Successful Operations BY AL BRANCHI, BETA BETA ’60
Brother Robert Pascotto, Beta Beta ’59, founded a Heart to Heart Mission performing open heart surgery, on a pro bono basis, in the Dominican Republic for impoverished children and young adults. They have successfully completed over 380 operations since he started in 2002. For each mission to the DR, Bob recruits the all volunteer surgical teams; plans, organizes the trips and all the necessary medicine and equipment requirements; coordinates with local authorities; and, personally leads each mission. In 2002, Bob Pascotto retired from a successful cardio surgical practice that he started in Ft. Myers, Fla., over 40 years ago. Upon retirement, he didn’t sit on his laurels, but founded the Heart to Heart; in his own way, giving back to society that has treated he and his family so well. To this day, it has kept him active professionally. From his humble beginnings in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where his immigrant Italian parents raised him, he diligently worked his way through college and medical school. While attending Manhattan College, he joined Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity because it appealed to his strong Italian heritage; a heritage that stretches the entire length of the Italian boot from the Northern Venato region, where his father was born, to the Southern reaches in Sicily, where his mother was born. Heart to Heart is a surgical program to fulfill a need for cardiac surgery in DR’s capital, Santiago, which it operates from a 520 bed public hospital caring for indigent patients and serves a population greater than 4.0 million people. There is no permanent cardiac surgery available on the island. The surgical team necessary to perform these operations is comprised of nurses, technicians, cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists, usually 12 to 16 members per mission. These are all volunteers who, not only use their personal vacation time to make these trips, but also pay their own travel expenses. These volunteers come from around the country; all coordinated by Bob. While on these missions, the Heart to Heart teams, in addition to performing the procedures, take the time to give seminars to young,
November 2013: The Heart to Heart team is shown with the 300th patient who is seated in the front row, center. To her right is Joan and Bob seated on the floor. The other patients are shown with their Heart to Heart pillows. www.APD.org
aspiring Dominican doctors and hospital staff in the care and treatment of the cardiac surgical patients. Lectures are given and informal talks held with various staff members at the bedside in the care of the cardiac patient. As a direct result, there are several young doctors that are in Bob (center) oversees an open heart surgical procedure. enrolled in U.S. surgical programs with the expectation of returning to Santiago and practice cardiac surgery. This has been rewarding aspect of the program, aside from the improvement of life standards for the young, indigent patients, it is inspiring locals to give back to their community. He has just returned from his 36th mission trip to Santiago in October. Thus far 386 patients have been operated since September. 2002. During this past Bob is shown with a smiling 18-year-old trip, 11 patients were operated on, patient following a successful operation several requiring long, difficult and that will add many years to her life tedious procedures. In general the thanks to Heart to Heart. procedures included mitral valve repair and replacements; aortic valve replacements; coronary artery bypasses; and three extremely challenging cases that required two specialists from San Francisco, Calif. It is only through the generosity of individuals, and companies in the medical supply and pharmaceutical markets, that this philanthropic pro bono mission has continued. They have no paid employees; only one inspired and dedicated Alpha Phi Delta brother, Dr. R. D. Pascotto. Any help you may be able to offer toward the Heart to Heart mission would be greatly appreciated by not only by Bob, Joan and the volunteers, but also by the families and friends of the young patients in the DR. Help can be provided by making a donation via their website http://heartmission.com/#. • Offer a recommendation of experienced medical personnel with interest in volunteering for a rewarding effort • Donations of equipment, • Medicines, • Medical supplies from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, etc. that you may have contact with • Donations are tax exempt. If you can help, please contact Bob at(239) 851-0142 or via email at rdpascotto@gmail.com. April 2017, KLEOS-The Magazine of Alpha Phi Delta
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Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship Winners: Where Are They Now? Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Giving We l c o m e t o t h e f o u r t h i n s t a l l m e n t of the ‘Where Are They Now’ series which profiles past scholarship winners. More than 800 scholarships have been granted since 1976 and we are very proud to share some of the success stories of our winners with the hope of inspiring more undergraduates to apply in the future, and more alumni to contribute generously to the Foundation (www.apd.org/donate-now). If you’re a past scholarship winner and would like to share your success story for a future Kleos, please send to joe.caldarella@ apdfoundation.org. with a current picture. Dan Cimmino, Gamma Nu ’90, (1994, 1995, 1996 scholarships) Dan and his wife Sally Ann recently celebrated 16 years of marriage. They have three children and presently reside in Arlington, Va. Dan graduated from William Paterson in 1994 and was awarded his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University in 1997. In addition, he holds a LLM (Master of Laws) with a certificate in National Security Studies from Georgetown University, a MSM from Troy University, and a MA in National Security Studies from the Naval War College. He was commissioned in the Navy in 1997 and is a member of the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps holding the current rank of Captain. He presently works in the Pentagon and has served in a variety of assignments at sea and ashore in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and throughout North America. He has deployed in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN. He is scheduled to assume command in San Diego this summer. In his personal life, Dan is active with his local parish and with the Knights of Columbus. As the youngest of five children and the first in his extended family to earn a professional degree, Dan worked while he attended law school. “I am forever grateful to 〈⌽⌬ for everything it did for me as a man and more specifically, the generous scholarships from the Foundation were helpful to defray some of the costs of attending law school. I am very thankful to the 〈⌽⌬ Foundation for the support I received.”
Brandon Poterjoy, Delta Iota ’95, (1996, 1997, 1999 scholarships) Brandon graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in neonatal/perinatal medicine at St Christopher’s Hospital for Children in 2005 and 2008 respectively, and now resides in Hatboro, Pa. with his wife and four children. He is part of the neonatology group at Newborn Special Care
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Associates, and works full time at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pa. “〈⌽⌬ provided me with the only scholarship money I received as an undergraduate, and then helped out when I went to medical school. Unfortunately there was little in the way of scholarship money for lower middle class men and despite a near perfect GPA after I started college, King’s College wouldn't provide me with any new scholarship money - my GPA entering college wasn't high enough for any significant support. On the economic end, my parents, working five jobs between them (no kidding) earned just enough money for the family to get by, but too much to qualify for need-based grants. So I applied for the 〈⌽⌬ scholarship and was a multi-year award winner. While not an enormous sum, it certainly went a long way in helping offset book costs, which in the preInternet based learning era, was a huge help.”
Bryan Grimaldi, Theta Beta ’88 sponsored his cousin Christine Grimaldi. Christine Grimaldi was a three-time scholarship winner in 2005, 2006 and 2007. She graduated from The George Washington University in 2008 with a BA in Journalism and from Johns Hopkins University in 2014 with an MA in Writing, specializing in creative nonfiction. Currently, Christine is the senior political reporter in Washington, D.C. for Rewire, covering reproductive health and justice issues in Congress, the presidential election, and the federal policy arena. As a freelance writer, she’s published essays and journalism in the Columbia Journalism Review, Slate, The Morning News, and elsewhere. Christine has also worked previously as a Congressional reporter at Bloomberg BNA covering Tax and Transportation legislation and policy issues. “My working-class Italian-American parents devoted as many resources as they could toward my education. The Alpha Phi Delta scholarship made a significant difference, ensuring that I never went without the books and other supplies I needed in my undergraduate years. I’m grateful to 〈⌽⌬ members and especially my cousin Bryan for their support.” Ted Hamilton, Beta Theta ’66 , sponsored his daughter Katherine Hamilton Koy (2002/2003 scholarships). Katie graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 with a double major in Public Relations and Advertising and a minor in Business. The summer after graduation she took a job with a small medical device company representing spinal implants used in spinal fusion and disc replacement surgeries in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Three years later, she moved to a position with a larger private company, which then merged with Johnson and Johnson’s spinal division, forming a new company, Depuy Synthes Spine, and Katie has been working there ever since. As a medical device representative the job can be stressful, but Katie very much enjoys staying www.APD.org
ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION up-to-date on the latest in spinal technology and the challenge of being a partner and reference for surgical teams. Katie fittingly lives in Katy, Texas, a suburb of Houston with her husband Lance and her rescue Bichon, Twinkie, where they are close to Lance’s family concrete business. “Sadly, my older sister and a fellow Alpha Phi Delta scholarship recipient (1999 – 2001), Katie and her husband, Lance Elizabeth Brooks Hamilton, passed away a year ago from cancer. I know she was extremely grateful for the leg up the scholarships gave her in life, as she went on to attend law school at the University of Texas at Austin. I was lucky enough to also receive several scholarships from Alpha Phi Delta during my college years. My father, Ted Hamilton, was a member of the College of Steubenville’s Beta Theta Chapter and encouraged me to apply. I was always excited to be chosen, but unlike my parents, I don’t think I quite realized the impact the scholarships had on our family until I got a job myself and became more aware of how much money went into my education. The scholarships helped to supply my books and enabled me to remain active in my sorority, Delta Gamma. I very much appreciate the help Alpha Phi Delta provided to me and have tried to give back to them each year, so that others have the chance to receive the same support.” Note: Katie has made generous donations to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation over the years.
Richard Klineburger III, Gamma Tau ’89, (1989–91, 1993, 1994 scholarships) Richard completed his undergraduate studies at Neumann University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude as a member of the Honors Program. He was a founding member of the Gamma Tau Chapter where he served as VP and President of the chapter. Richard was also a member of the cross country and baseball teams as well as Senior Class President. Upon receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in 1995, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars. While at Temple, Richard continued his academic success by making the Dean’s List as well as earning Distinguished Class Performance in Evidence & Torts and was the recipient of the Barrister Award for Outstanding Performance in Trial Advocacy. He also became active in the Justinian Society, an Italian American Society for lawyers whose membership includes many Alpha Phi Delta brothers. To this day, Richard is still a member of this group, which prides itself on the commonality of Italian heritage and is one of the largest ethnic bar associations in the United States. Richard Klineburger in 1992, Temple Law Following law school, School, Justinian Society meeting with APD Richard had the unique Brothers Pennsylvania Supreme Court experience of receiving Justice Frank J. Montemuro Jr. & Judge Judicial Clerkships in Nicholas A. Cipriani, both deceased. www.APD.org
both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 1997, Richard started his own law firm and in 2004 he formed a partnership with D. Ryan Nussey, Esquire to create the premier litigation firm of Klineburger & Nussey. Richard earned a reputation throughout the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area as a tenacious trial attorney as he tried many complex felony and homicide cases. In fact, his trial skills as a relentless cross-examiner that he honed as a headline-making criminal attorney are what make him an outstanding litigator in all cases including civil and domestic relations. He concentrates on complex litigation, but some of his best results have been cases where a client was investigated but never prosecuted. As a veteran trial attorney, who has tried over 50 jury trials in state and federal courts, Richard has represented many high profile clients including professional athletes, recording artists and politicians. Over the past few years, Richard has been recognized for the ability to take on cases of first impression and through his unwillingness to ever give up on a case, helped to make “new law” in the state of Richard Klineburger today New Jersey. In the 2013 case of Emma v. Evans, Richard successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court that the best-interests-of-the-child test should be applied in a renaming dispute of children of divorce. Later that same year in the case of State of New Jersey v. Timothy Adkins, Richard once again argued and persuaded the New Jersey Supreme court that a warrant would be required in order for the police to draw blood from a driver suspected of being under the influence. In both of these cases Richard was able to sway the Court his way with unanimous decisions. Richard is very proud of defending an indigent client who was charged with murdering his infant son by smashing his head into a bathtub. After two other attorneys gave up on the case, Richard began to dig into the mounds of discovery in preparation for trial. Upon obtaining forensic testing paid for out of his own pocket, Richard was able to prove that the State had erred and that the child had actually died from a failure to diagnose a concussion from earlier in the week even after the child had visited the hospital two times before his death. After three years of being wrongfully jailed, Richard’s client was released from custody and regained his former employment. Currently, Richard is proudly representing the estate of the youngest victim of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and was recently featured in the New York Times for his role in this case. Richard has been named as a Super Lawyer in Philadelphia Magazine and New Jersey Monthly Magazine as well as “The best of South Jersey” for Criminal Defense for over eight years in a row and is one of the youngest attorneys to ever earn the recognition of the N.J. Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a title held by only two hundred and sixty attorneys in the state. He was also recently honored by the West Catholic Alumni Association with the “Silver Burr Award” given to those who exemplify the West Catholic spirit over the past 25 years. Richard currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Neumann University as well as dedicates his time on their Development Committee. While Richard is proud of all of his accomplishments, the Alpha Phi Delta Scholarships meant the most to him. He was the first person in his family to ever attend college and the four scholarships allowed him the ability to spend less time working and more time focusing on his studies and practice for collegiate athletics. He also had the honor of winning a scholarship in the same year as his brother, William Klineburger, who followed in his footsteps at Neumann (continued on page 20) April 2017, KLEOS-The Magazine of Alpha Phi Delta
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Foundation: Brotherhood Buzz Ray Paolini, Epsilon ’60
Emil Coscarelli, Theta Beta ’74
I just thought it would be nice to put a personal touch on this day. My father, Serafino Paolini came Buffalo N.Y. from San Pio Delle Camere, Abruzzo, in 1912, did well enough to buy a store which with time turned into a Super Market. As he advanced, in need of legal advice, he turned to Ferdinand DiBartolo. That was 1921. Born in 1938, as I grew up, Mr. DiBartolo was part of the Paolini family; dinners birthdays and Christmas. A very much loved man, advanced thinker and argued, it was always a treat to be in his company. A leader he was and so as a founder of my beloved Fraternity, DiBartolo has been inserted into my life in a way which I could never have expected. My father’s love for him became our familiy’s example for our love and respect for Ferdinand DiBartolo.
Even though 42 years may sound like a long time, I remember my induction night like it was yesterday! I have remained in touch with Paul Bonzani and Ralph Annina after all of these years
Adriano Cammarata, Beta Omega ’88 Just to let you know, our pledge class remains in regular contact, and I think I speak for everyone, we consider ourselves as best of friends . . . even after 28 years. OMG YOU GUYS ARE OLD!
Matteo Vitale, Beta Beta ’13 November 16, 2013, exactly three years ago, I officially became a brother of Alpha Phi Delta. These three years have changed my life forever. To be honest, I have no idea how college would be without this great organization being apart of my life. As I write this, my body is remembering the feeling of hearing the words, “Welcome To Alpha Phi Delta.” These five words will remain with me for life. I owe a lot to this fraternity. I have met some of my now best friends. It has shaped me into a better man. And has given me life long experiences that I could never have imagined thus far. Three years ago, I could not have seen myself where I am and I am forever grateful.
Jim Vitelli, Theta Beta ’78 It’s funny—38 years is a long time. We were all around 19 years old, but some memories are still as fresh as if they happened last week. I’m sure we all remember that long, long night we pledged 〈⌽⌬, or some of the fun things like the ski trip upstate, or the BBQ at Lake Hopatcong with our Sisterhood, or the intramural football championship Theta Beta won. Even some of the quieter times like just hanging out with the guys at the house or the Pub are still vivid memories—good times indeed!
Dave wrote that on August 1, 2016 he retired as a Distinguished Professor of Biology and former chairperson (20 years) of the department of Biology at Gannon University. He taught for 45 years. He recently established three scholarships at the university: the Professor David J. Gustafson Academic Scholarship in Biology, the Professor David J. Gustafson Biology Research Fund Scholarship and the Carolyn Ann Gustafson Scholarship in Nursing, in memory of his sister who was a distinguished alumni of Villa Maria College and Gannon University. He also made a $1 million estate pledge to Gannon.
Al Fafara, Beta Xi ’69 Al wrote that their son Alex (Delta Beta ’10) was recently engaged to Justine Rogers and their wedding date is April 30, 2017.
The Scholarship Division of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation annually awards over 50 scholarships to deserving students annually at the National Convention in August. Brothers and family members may apply if they have completed two college marking periods. Applications are available each March 1st and can be downloaded at www.apd.org/Scholarship-Application. The strict deadline to submit applications is May 31st (postmarked or emailed). Undergraduate and graduate students may apply for a scholarship. Students may also apply in multiple years.
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David Gustafson, Beta Rho ’66
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Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Winners: Where They Are Now (continued from page 19) University and was a member of the third Gamma Tau pledge class in 1990. Richard grew up in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia and attended St. Donato’s Parochial School, which was founded in 1910 by Mother Frances Cabrini as a school for Italian immigrants who were discriminated against. Richard is very proud of his Italian heritage on both sides of his family and does his best to keep the traditions that were passed down as part of his life. It will always be “gravy, not sauce” when it comes to Sunday dinners, and it better not come out of a jar! Richard has been so influenced by his Italian-American heritage that he has begun the process to obtain Dual Citizenship with the United States and Italy. To this day some of his closest friends are brothers from his chapter and others that he got to know over the years. His fondest memories of Alpha Phi Delta include attending the conventions in Lake Placid, N.Y., Steubenville, Ohio and Cherry Hill, N.J. and to this day, all he and his brothers need to hear is the word Faciamus, and they are brought back to their undergraduate days of purple and white and the good times that they shared. n
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2016 Scholarship Winners Thank Us Siblings Christine and Eamon Phelan both won scholarships. They are the children of Steve Phelan, Beta Sigma alumnus (St. Francis College). Christine received the Eta Chapter Award Honoring Joe Randazzo and is a senior theater major at Muhlenberg College. Eamon won the Steubenville Alumni Club Award and is a junior business management major at Adelphi University.
Jordan Schwed received the Louis J. Mauriello Award. Jordan attends the University of New Haven Colony as a junior criminal justice major.
Tim Rodak, senior chapter president at Psi, poses with Paul Russo (left, Beta Omicron ’88) and John Russo (right, Psi ’72). Tim received the Russo Family Scholarship that Paul and John funded.
Hongrun Sun was awarded the Lilian Anastasio Family Scholarship. An NYU Presidential Scholar, Hongrun is a senior economics major and Theta Beta officer.
Julie DelGreco is with her sponsor and uncle Rocco Muffi, Psi ‘65. Julie is a majoring in Forensic Science at Seton Hill University. She received the Frank Cavallaro Award.
Joe Cairo (left) received the James S. & Theresa Giampiccolo Award. Joe is from Gamma Iota Chapter at Pace University. He is pictured with his sponsor Vinnie Birkenmeyer (Gamma Iota ’09).
In March, the application for the 2017 scholarship will be available on the web site www.apd.org under the Foundation Tab. The scholarship is available to any brother or relative of a brother who has completed two marking periods.
Nicole Torchia writes, “I am honored and eternally grateful to have been chosen for the Anthony Carfang Award this year. I am pictured with my father Anthony Torchia (Beta Chi, Utica, ‘85). Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reach my educational and career goals.”
This page sponsored by David Alcara, Lambda ’95, University of Pennsylvania. www.APD.org
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The newly chartered Delta Epsilon Alumni Association had its first official outing to a New York Yankee baseball game on September 11, 2016. They had brothers representing classes from the chapter’s original founding in the early ’90s to most recent alumni from 2016.
Brother Corporal David Alejandro Guido, Delta Epsilon ’12 (John Jay), is being congratulated by PNP Major Manny Rodriguez after his graduation from Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard School.
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On December 2, brothers ranging from two to 60 years in the fraternity from the Lower Hudson Valley Alumni Club gathered at Angelo’s Family Restaurant in Yonkers, N.Y. for a traditional Italian dinner. Undergraduate brothers from Delta Theta, Beta Beta, and Gamma Iota were represented as well. Photo by Nick Bell
ABOVE: Brothers Keith Love, Marc Hyman, Hank Altschuler, Eric Glickman, Joe Piras, Neil Cohen and Michael Fox celebrated their 25th anniversary of attending their first Grateful Dead show together at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sept, 14, 1991 by getting together at The Gorge Amphitheater Gorge, Wash. in July 2016, to see Dead & Co. A grateful time was had by all! Pictured left to right: Keith Love, Gamma Rho ’86; Marc Hyman, Gamma Rho ’90; Hank Altschuler, Gamma Rho ’91; Eric Glickman, Gamma Rho ’91; Joe Piras, Beta Omega ’89; Neil Cohen, Gamma Rho ’90; Michael Fox, Gamma Rho ’90.
RIGHT: The Pittsburgh Alumni Club along with undergrads from Robert Morrius and Duquesne participated in the Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade along with Carla Lucenti, representing the Italian Consul.
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This past November 4th, the North Jersey Alumni Club (NJAC) celebrated Alpha Phi Delta’s Founders’ Day at III Amici’s Ristorante in Linden, N.J. for the seventh year. Forty-five brothers and guests enjoyed a family style Italian dinner while celebrating 102 years of Brotherhood. Brothers in attendance spanned six decades and represented 13 different chapters; in addition to our Current Vice President, Todd Cusato, there were three Past National Presidents, three Outstanding Alumni and six Outstanding Undergraduate award winners in attendance. During the dinner, it was announced that a scholarship honoring NJAC Legends “Big Al” Fafara, Garry “Deacon” Kosteck and Glenn “Tiny” Small, had been fully funded, largely due to the efforts of Beta Xi alums Larry Kaufman and Jeff Terjesen. This year’s Americo “Em” Faruolo Scholarship recipient , Lindsay Pugh (daughter of the late Russell Pugh, Beta Xi ’73), was also honored. Kudos to Lenny Cilli (Beta Xi ’73) for continuing to organize this great (and delicious) event! Photo by Brian Canici
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On Saturday, November 19, 2016, brothers from the Delta Xi Chapter at Seton Hall University gathered to play their annual football game in Morristown. They had an awesome turnout this year! The “old” brothers continued their dominance of the “young” brothers with a 4–1 win. Everyone is looking forward to next year’s game, which will be part of the chapter’s 25th anniversary celebration! Photo submitted by Ralph Lacivita
ABOVE: On Sunday January 29, Vice President for Expansion Sal Flagiello led an informational session at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. There is a large interest group ready to reactivate our Beta Phi chapter at the school and that colony is set to begin in the Fall semester, 2017. The Beta Phi alumni are ecstatic at the thought of this reactivation and they came out strong! Also present was the Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs Matteo Vitale and undergraduate brothers from our Gamma Mu, Delta Epsilon, and Delta Beta chapters. LEFT: Alumni from Beta Omicron who are also members of the Youngstown Alumni Club held their 18th annual A.P.D. Florida Splash on February 23, 2017 at Brother J.J. Cafaro’s house in Palm Beach. The brothers have been meeting at Ft Lauderdale for all 18 years. The picture was taken on the beach after the annual bocce tournament. This page is sponsored by the New York Alumni Club. www.APD.org
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION/ALUMNI NEWS Roger Bock, Psi ’89 (Duquesne), wrote to The Kleos that he and his wife Tanja are living in Salzburg, Austria. They write a lifestyle blog in Europe, and he would like to offer the opportunity for brothers and their companies to advertise or do marketing for their companies/products. The blog is called: www.tbfashionvictim.com. It might be of interest for any company who has an international focus. Dr. Rock Positano, Theta Beta ’78 (NYU), has written a book entitled Dinner with DiMaggio, Memories of An American Hero. Dr. Rock Positano, an internationally renowned foot specialist in New York City, was introduced to Joe DiMaggio by the dean of New York sports writers, Bill Gallo, in 1990. The Yankee Clipper’s career-ending heel spur injury and botched surgeries brought them together. During the time Dr. Positano successfully treated the Yankee Clipper, a friendship slowly developed. As Dr. Positano would learn, DiMaggio moved very carefully and deliberately. The real Joe DiMaggio, remembered by the man who knew him best in the last decade of his life—candid and little-known stories about icons from Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, and his Yankees teammates on the field to Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and other great celebrities off the field. Dinner with DiMaggio follows the story of their friendship from its star-struck beginning through all its highs and lows over the next decade. Forty years younger than DiMaggio, Dr. Positano became a surrogate son at a time when his actual son was suffering from substance-abuse problems. Positano’s accounts of their times together reveal DiMaggio’s many rituals and quirks: the same meals at the same restaurants, the same pals in New York and Florida, jacket and tie everywhere. At the pinnacle of his fame, DiMaggio had learned to be guarded and carefully managed his image and private life. As his trust in his young friend grew, DiMaggio opened up about Marilyn, but also about his first wife, Dorothy Arnold, the mother of his son and the real love of his life. The Yankee Clipper knew everyone, and Positano shares never-beforetold stories of famous people DiMaggio admired and those he didn’t. The book will be released in May 2017.
Congratulations to Brother Anthony Saraceno (Gamma Sigma ’02) and the former Michelle LoPinto on their wedding October 9, 2016 at The Venetian in New Jersey! In total, there were 15 Alpha Phi Delta brothers that who present for the wedding including Saraceno’s uncle Phil Saraceno who pledged Beta Eta in the 1970s.
Danny Thomas, Jr., president of the Youngstown Alumni Club is pictured with George Guarnieri who received the Joseph Donofrio Lifetime Achievement Award and Anthony (Feef) Cardiero, recipient of the Harry V. Jannetti Unsung Hero Award for their contributions to Alpha Phi Delta and the Youngstown Alumni Club during the December 2016 Christmas gathering.
Frank Dampf, Psi ’71, (Duquesne) retired after 35 years with the Stamford Police Department. He moved to Cleveland Tennessee to be closer to his grandkids. His address is 3841 Red Cardinal Drive Cleveland, TN 37312
Brother Joe Piscopo (NYACHonorary) and PNP Chris Mancusi attended the Donald Trump Victory Party in New York City on election night.
ABOVE: Matthew Rahtelli, President of Delta Theta, traveled to Florence, Italy, in October 2016. He is pictured here with the National Fraternity Flag on the Ponte Vecchio, Firenze, Italy.
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ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION/ IN MEMORIAM Vince Muffoletto Epsilon ’46 (Buffalo) 29th National President, WWII Prisoner of War Vincent J. Muffoletto was born July 18, 1923 to Salvatore and Lucy Muffoletto. He attended Hutchinson Central High School in Buffalo where one of his instructors was Professor Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, one of our Fraternity’s founders. Following his service in World War II, during which time he was a prisoner of war, he enrolled at the University of Buffalo, and pledged Alpha Phi Delta at our Epsilon Chapter in 1946. Vincent would go on to serve as Chapter Consul, Vince as National President Chapter Quaestor, Interfraternity 1968 Council Treasurer and the Fraternity’s Delegate to the National Interfraternity Conference. As an alumnus, he served as President of the Buffalo Alumni Club, 1961–1962, was a prime-mover in organizing the Buffalo Alumni Convention Club, and was a member of the National Housing Corporation for several years. In 1966, he represented Alpha Phi Delta in the fight against the New York State University System’s abolition of fraternities on the Buffalo campus. Brother Muffoletto is best remembered for his service as Alpha Phi Delta’s National President, 1968 –1970, and previously as National Vice President, 1966–1968. He also served as a Trustee of the National Housing Committee (which was a forerunner of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation). Many of us remember Brother Muffoletto at several recent National Conventions and at the 2014 Centennial Gala. Most recently, he was an inspirational mover behind the establishment of the Naples Alumni Club. Brother Muffoletto was a certified public accountant and was a partner in the firm of Muffoletto and Kuehn in Buffalo. He and his wife Theresa had four children. The oldest, James, followed in his father’s footVince at the Centennial Gala in steps both at Buffalo University and 2014 in Alpha Phi Delta, initiated in 1965. In the tradition of eternal activity and support, Brother Muffoletto and his son James endowed an Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship to assist those students now and in the future meet their financial needs. Vince and James were fixtures at the fraternity summer conventions in recent years. Brother Muffoletto passed away on September 19, 2016, from a heart attack, at the age of 93, just a few months short of his 70th anniversary as a brother of Alpha Phi Delta.
Dominic J. Balestra, Beta Lambda ’66 (St. Francis of Loretto) passed away November 8, 2016. He was a professor at Fordham University and resided in Pelham, N.Y. Dan Makosy, Beta Lambda ’79 (St. Francis of Loretto), died November 16, 2016, at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. Makosy was a longtime high school football coach in Maryland spending 20 years of his 29 coaching years at Damascus High School. Fondly known as “Coach Moo,” he won six high school state titles, three as the head coach. Vincent Viscomi, Psi ’37 (Duquesne), passed away October 1, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Vince held a Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Business Administration from Duquesne University. He served on Duquesne’s Accounting faculty and as their Administrative Business Office Manager. During World War II, Vince was a U.S. Army field artillery officer, attaining the rank of Captain. He then spent seven years in the Officers’ Reserve Corps and was promoted to the rank of Major in 1946. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1953. From 1964 to 1965, Vince taught Accounting at Robert Morris College. He became the department chairman and an associate during this time. Vince retired as Professor Emeritus in 1985. Vincent E. Caccese, Beta Zeta ’33 (Ohio University), passed away in Goshen, N.Y. on October 16, 2016, at the age of 102. Vince was born in 1914, a few months before the birth of the Fraternity. He graduated from Ohio University and the St. John’s School of Law and successfully practiced law for over 75 years in Brooklyn. He was a respected attorney and enjoyed wonderful relationships with judges, lawyers, associates and most importantly, with his clients. Vincent served in the United States Army for four years during World War II with the Office of Strategic Services. Robert “Spratt” Pernotto, Beta Omicron ’61 (Youngstown), passed away December 9, 2016, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a member of the Youngstown Alumni Club. Spratt was employed as a teacher for over 37 years and retired in 1999. He served for many years in the Youngstown School System. The Kleos received word that Dr. James Corretti, Psi ’53, (Duquesne) passed away in February 2014, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was an Orthopedic Surgeon. Norman “Lefty” Armenti, Psi ’56 (Duquesne), passed away January 12, 2017, in Pittsburgh. Lefty was a beloved brother who was a member of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club since his college graduation. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War prior to enrolling in college on the GI Bill. Lefty taught social studies and English in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 30 years where his devotion to teaching touched the lives of countless students. He has two sons, Damian and Dean, who are also brothers of Alpha Phi Delta. William J. “Bill” Fennimore, Beta Xi ’75 (NJIT) passed away January 12, 2017, in California, Md. at the age of 59. Bill graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology and went on to earn his Master’s Degree from Widener University. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for the Department of the Defense, retiring in 2014 after almost 34 years of service. He was Alpha Phi Delta’s Outstanding Undergraduate in 1980. n
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Convention 2017 August 8–12, 2017
Consider Joining Us at Convention. The Alpha Phi Delta Summer Convention is NOT a business event. It’s a social gathering to celebrate fraternity, enjoy dinners together, socialize in the hospitality room, celebrate brothers who have 50 or more years in the fraternity and honor brothers who have served in the military. The convention offers entertainment and is open to all brothers and their families—yes it is very family friendly. Meet new brothers or reunite with classmates. www.apd.org/national-convention-2017
Convention Activities: Nightly dinners, trivia night, dueling pianos night with an ice cream social, hospitality room open nightly, Alumnus Emeritus brothers luncheon Friday, military brothers cocktail reception Friday, golf, alumni vs. undergrad softball game, bocce, picnic lunch Saturday, memorial mass in honor of deceased brothers, Grand Awards Dinner Saturday, Foundation meeting, and executive committee meeting.
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.