An Italian American Heritage Fraternity since 1914
Unprecedented Times The Brotherhood steps up during COVID-19 pandemic, as masks and Zoom highlight an odd year!
OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE
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An Educational Journal Volume 92, Issue 1 Fall Issue, November 2020
Compiled and edited by: John J. Russo 1331 Peachtree Lane North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail: APDKleos@apd.org Assistant Editor: Chris Mancusi Associate Editor/Photographer: Emil Coscarelli Contributors: Emil Imbro, Sal Flagiello, Mike Iacovelli, Joe Caldarella, Vince Verdile, Mike Young Creative Designer: Jody Toth National Officers NATIONAL PRESIDENT Sal Flagiello E-mail: President@apd.org NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Paul Zammitt E-mail: ExecVP@apd.org CENTRAL OFFICE / NATIONAL SECRETARY Fr. James Lentini E-mail: APDoffice@apd.org NATIONAL TREASURER Rick Trieste E-mail: VPFinancial@apd.org
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
Central Office 257 E. Camden Wyoming Ave., Suite A Camden, DE 19934 Telephone: (302) 531-7854 Website: www.apd.org
IN THIS ISSUE: Epsilon Gamma Honors Dion Arroyo . . . 4 Undergraduate Highlights . . . 5–7 Famous Italians Through History . . . 8 Alumni Club Highlights . . . 9, 15 2020 National Awards . . . 10 2020 Scholarship Awards. . . 12 Alumni Emeritus Lunch Goes Virtual . . . 14 Alumni Profile: Raymond Diaz, Pi ’66 . . . 16 In Memoriam . . . 18, 19 Convention 2021 . . . 20
Italian Contributions to the Finding and Forming of America BY EMIL IMBRO, PI ’67, VICE PRESIDENT CULTURAL AFFAIRS Our founders were greatly influenced by Italians in the colonial days of our country from the writing of the Declaration of Independence to winning the Revolution and beyond. Italians who had made enormous contributions in the fields of art, architecture, literature and science greatly inspired our young nation. Christopher Columbus opened the door to the new world and was used by our founders to connect America to the culture of Europe, which gave our new nation prestige and standing. The Italian navigator Giovanni Caboto was the first explorer to visit the coast of North America in 1497. Amerigo Vespucci, Italian merchant and explorer, participated in at least two voyages to the coast of North America and from whose name America was derived. Emil Imbro, Pi ’67 Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to explore the coast of North America as far south as Florida and sailed into New York harbor. Filippo Mazzei was an Italian physician, wine maker, arms dealer and author who acted as an agent to purchase arms for Virginia. Being a close friend of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, he is referred to as America’s forgotten founding father. He came to Virginia in 1773 and purchased land next to Jefferson’s Monticello to cultivate olives and grapes. From his writings in Italian, Jefferson was inspired by the words “all men are by nature equally free and independent.” Friend to the first five US Presidents, he later returned to Europe to procure arms for the Virginia militia and win the support of France for our revolution along with Ben Franklin. There were 2,000 Italians, making up about 10% of Washington’s Continental Army. George Rogers Clark was tasked with securing the northwest front from Britain to save Washington from having to fight a two-front war. Italian Francesco Vigo came to America with the Spanish in 1772. He established a trading post in St. Louis and at the outbreak of the Revolution he travelled to Indiana to join the American cause. He supplied and outfitted the troops of Clark for which he was never compensated in his lifetime. Through Vigo’s knowledge of the Indiana and Northwest territories, he guided Clark 240 miles to retake the British-held fort at Vincennes, Ind. and secure the northwest territories. Italian artist Constantino Brumidi painted the frescoes on the rotunda ceiling of the U.S. Capitol and under each of the 36 windows around the dome depicting scenes from the landing of Columbus to the discovery of gold in California. He worked at the U.S. Capitol for 25 years painting corridors and committee rooms until his death in 1880. Italian laborers helped build the railroads that were vital to the westward growth of this young nation and Italian Angelo Siringo captured Billy The Kid. Italians played an important part in the finding and forming of America long before the mass migration in the early 1900s to which we usually refer to as the beginning of the The Apotheosis of Washington, U.S.Capitol Rotunda Dome Italian story in America. n This page sponsored by Anthony DiGregorio.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A new term begins! BY SAL FLAGIELLO,GAMMA RHO ’06, 55TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT I want you all to think back to February 2020, when a few hundred brothers met at St. John’s University in Staten Island New York for our National Council meeting. It was during this meeting where I was elected to serve as the 55th National President of our cherished Fraternity. The academic year was well underway for our close to 50 undergraduSal Flagiello, Gamma Rho ’06 ate entities, the Fraternity’s 55th National President social calendar was all mapped out and brothers and families were already looking forward to the National Convention that would have taken place this past August. But little did we know that just a few weeks after that joyous gathering, the entire world would change, and with that, we would be forced to adapt. The COVID-19 pandemic ferociously started sweeping across the world in March 2020 and each of us have been impacted in some way, shape or form as it continues to alter our ‘normal’ day-to-day lives. We have lost several of our brothers to the battle; our brothers have lost family members and friends; and there are many of us who have long journeys ahead before we return to any type of normalcy and are relieved of anxiety. Concepts such as telecommuting, virtual learning, and social distancing have continued to be part of our regular conversations and it doesn’t appear that we will stop implementing any of these changes any time soon. Through this, I want you all to remember that Alpha Phi Delta is a true brotherhood in the sense that family comes first, and even during the darkest of times, your brothers are here. Over the last six months we have continued operating as close to normal as we can. When we couldn’t host regular chapter and alumni club meetings,
entities resorted to web platforms to have regular calls (even our most recent Executive Committee meeting was done via Zoom); in place of the Awards Banquet at the National Convention, Father Lentini live streamed an awards ceremony for everyone to enjoy; and Alpha Phi Delta Foundation has answered the call through APD Cares where they continue to aid families stricken by the virus. Together, we will overcome this difficult time in our history. After having served in several different capacities and having had the privilege of working alongside outstanding brothers like Todd Cusato, PNP, over the course of the last decade, I feel more than prepared to continue to lead Alpha Phi Delta through this challenging time. Our board of all volunteer officers has not lost a step and I have almost daily conversations with current National Secretary Father Lentini, where he is always reminding me that the glass is half full. I can tell you that I don’t plan on keeping the status quo, but instead, I will exceed any and all expectations. Alpha Phi Delta has been nothing short of excellent over the recent years due to the fantastic leadership we have been blessed with, and there is NO reason that I should have to subject my brothers to anything less than that expected excellence. During my term as President, I want to remind you that I welcome all ideas and feedback. I plan on communicating with transparency, keeping you abreast of our every move so that you know we aren’t skipping a beat. If you want to give me ideas or plans to consider, or if you just want to catch up and say hello, please know that my ‘virtual’ door is always open to my brothers. And in closing, I would just like to reiterate, that being a part of Alpha Phi Delta, whether you are a brother or a family member of a brother, is truly an experience that members of other organizations are envious of. What we have is a treasure that lasts for eternity, and I know that because of that unbreakable bond we share, that together, we can and will overcome any obstacle in our path. n
ON THE COVER 2020 is the year of zoom meetings and gatherings, social distancing and the wearing of masks. The fraternity was greatly affected as college students were sent home in March and colleges held online classes to end the spring semester. Many pledge classes were underway but were disrupted by the rapid shutdown of campuses. The fraternity was able to hold some initiations in early summer and at the start of the new school year. Cover photo by Jim Lentini. Beta Phi chapter officers from Rowan University pose with APD masks. (left to right): Chapter Pledgemaster, Matthew Aires; Chapter Historian, Michael Mannino; Chapter President, Joseph Sansone.
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The attendees at the Dion Arroyo Scholarship gather together for their successful fundraiser.
St. Joe’s/Epsilon Gamma Honor Dion Arroyo SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW DIXON
The Alumni Association of Epsilon Gamma held its 15th Annual Dion Arroyo Scholarship Dinner on March 6. They hold this charity dinner in honor of brother Dion Arroyo, who passed away in a car accident in 2003. All proceeds from this scholarship go directly into the only student-run scholarship St. Joseph’s College has and supports those with the same major as the deceased brother which was math/computer science. This year they raised $14,000 from the dinner alone and had 140 people in attendance which broke their record. They also get gift baskets to auction off each year. This year the chapter honored another brother, DJ Schuilaz, who passed away in December. DJ was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and was not expected to live past age 18. He ended up living until age 34, pledging the chapter and affecting the lives of everyone he met. The chapter invited his parents to attend this year to accept the “Deltaman” award in his honor. Other award winners include Outstanding Undergraduate, Jonathan Worsoe; Outstanding Alumnus, Anthony Gulli; and Dion Arroyo Award, Mitch Serraino.
ABOVE: The chapter induction took place on March 23 and they inducted six new brothers: Justin Aufiero, Dylan Jacoby, Justin Gregory, Spencer Poole, Tommy Le and Erik Worsoe. LEFT: Deltaman Award is given to the parents (Cathy and Dave) of deceased brother DJ Schiulaz. BELOW (L-R): The winners pose with their awards: Outstanding Undergraduate, Jonathan Worsoe; Outstanding Alumnus, Anthony Gulli; Dion Arroyo Award, Mitch Serraino.
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UNDERGRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS Four familial brothers have all become fraternity brothers at Epsilon Gamma Chapter at St. Joe’s College. Jonathan (’17), Tor (’16), Zackari (’19), and Erik Worsoe who was just initiated in spring 2020.
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Nursing major Tommy Nguyen (Beta Lambda) was named the Mr. Frankie Award winner for the 2019–20 academic year at St. Francis University (Loretto, Pa.). The Frankie candidates are voted on by members of the SFU Senior Class and are students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, achievement and service to the University, as well as to the community. “Tommy is a nursing major of the highest caliber who went above and beyond in the co-curricular world, especially in Greek Life,” said Father Malachi Van Tassell, president of the University. Tommy is from Shamokin, Pa.
The new normal in 2020 with COVID-19 restrictions in the spring, which saw cancelled initiations, district meetings, leadership conferences and graduation. The NYC North, NYC South and Long Island districts held their district conventions remotely. Congrats to Allan D. Matthews (LI), Tyler Romero (NYC-N) and Joseph Fattorusso Jr. (NYC-S) on being elected to serve next year.
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The brothers of Delta Theta Chapter (Mid Hudson Region) pose for a photo following the initiation of their Gamma Mu Pledge Class on August 27. Pictured (left to right) are Jeff Sidoti (District Governor), Jake DeGruccio, Jack Ehli, Tyler Migliore, Brian O’Malley, Ryan Kristie (Pledgemaster), Zachary Garfield (new brother), Patrick Martin, Giuseppe Romano (new brother), Trebor Carino (new brother), Jack Terjanian (new brother), Jack Liggett (Vice President), Evan Fernández (President), and Benjamin Weiner (Historian). This page sponsored by Charles Campagne, Beta Rho ’60, Gannon University. www.APD.org
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UNDERGRADUATE HIGHLIGHTS
Psi Chapter (Duquesne University) was able to induct five new brothers into the chapter February 27, just before spring break and the ensuing school closure due to the pandemic restrictions. RIGHT: New brothers (L–R): Trevor Arno, Cam Dougherty, Joe Nusall, Shea Moffa, and Marc Conelley. ABOVE LEFT, the chapter posed for a group photo with Fr. Ray French, university priest who spoke at a Q and A session the brothers attended. Photo by Fr. Lentini
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Gamma Mu’s brothers, new initiates, are safely Photoshopped together in the main hall at Stockton State’s Campus Center spring/summer 2020 during pandemic restrictions.
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Delta Delta Chapter at Wesley College after initiation on June 14. Back row (L–R): Eric Flores, Alexander Haber, Connor George; front row (L–R): new initiates: Arturo Salas, Darin Matthews, Troy Hamilton.
On June 14, the brothers of Delta Delta Chapter at Wesley College celebrate the initiation of their Beta Kappa Pledge Class with a dinner at an Italian restaurant. This was one of the first days that restaurants were re-opened in Delaware, and the brothers took the opportunity to break bread together. Also in attendance District Governor Lentini, and National Historian Ron Sme.
On May 25, Epsilon Beta’s pledge class has its Dokime Examination administered online by Chapter President Jake Keuler (box #1), and District Governor, Fr. James Lentini (box #2). The online exam was a modification initiated in the Delaware Valley District to address the coronavirus necessitating minimizing time together in close quarters. This was a first for APD!
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Gamma Mu Chapter’s (Stockton State) pledge class are looking spiffy at initiation on June 1, 2020. Back row (L–R): Tyler Sevean, Noah Lozono, Daniel Fechter, Brett Mason, Nicholas Cutola, Cosimo Ricca; front row (L–R): Adam Pisani, Xavier Barker, Jake Cahill, Trevor Bunero, Michael Frasco.
Beta Phi Chapter’s Beta Omega pledge class initiated on June 10 at Rowan College. (L–R): Anthony Capasso, Alexander Horchuck, Ryan Sheard, David Siugzda, Christian Wahl, and Daniel Zuniga.
Epsilon Beta Chapter’s Beta Kappa pledges are initiated on May 27, 2020. Initiates include (L–R): Joseph Mellace, Jack Forbes, Edward Klos, Ethan Hoefermann, Daniel Lips, Chad Cartwright, Juan Palestino, John Prior, Louis Roberts, Zachary Wheatley, Michael Vinogradsky, Andrew Hemery.
Check this out on YouTube. National Chaplain Fr. Jim Lentini’s travels throughout the fraternity this past year https://youtu.be/DPD7ohALvOM
LEFT: The brothers of Gamma Mu Chapter complete an initiation for one member whose initiation was deferred when he returned home after Stockton University suspended operations in March. Keens Louissaint (fourth from left, wearing white carnation) was initiated upon his return to New Jersey on September 6. The rest of his class, 11 of them, had already been initiated in June. Left to right: Justin Matthew (Chapter President), Nicholas Roman (Vice President), Walter Romanow (Secretary), Keens Louissant, Andrew Ventura, Dylan DeGraw (Treasurer), Dezani DeLeon, Daniel Fechter, and Daniel Yu.
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Famous Italians Through History
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BY FR. JAMES LENTINI, NATIONAL SECRETARY Andrea Amati (1500–1577) A violin-maker from Cremona, Anrea Amati, laid the basis of modern violin-making. His grandson, Niccolo, had Antonio Stadivari, the inventor of the Stradivarius, as a pupil. Nicola ceased being actively involved in violin manufacturing by the end of 1670, and the business of violin-making passed to his son Hieronymus.
Dante Alighieri (c. 1265–1321) Commonly known as Dante, this Italian poet greatly influenced generations of poets and authors throughout the centuries, such as Byron, Geoffrey Chaucer and William Blake. He was the author of La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy), an allegory of life and God as revealed to a pilgrim, translated into 59 different languages since 1400. It is written in terza rima, a three-line rhyme scheme of his own invention and tells the story of a man who endures the torment of Hell (Inferno) and Purgatory (Purgatorio) in his quest to reach Paradise (Paradiso).
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) St. Tommaso of Aquino was a medieval Catholic priest who greatly influenced thinking and teaching in philosophy. His Summa Theologica has been published in 1,317 editions in 24 different languages since 1463. His writings gave rise to several schools and periods of thomism, an encompassing synthesis of philosophy, theology and the sciences of man.
Eugenio Barsanti (1821–1864) Eugenio Barsanti, together with Felice Matteuci, developed the first internal combustion engine driven by gas. Their engine was never used as a commercial device, but, as it was more economical than the previous versions, it led to groundbreaking improvements in later developments of the gas engine.
Cesare Beccaria (Cesare, Marquis of Beccaria) (1738–1794) Beccaria was one of the first to criticize the barbarism and ad hoc nature of 18th century criminal justice. He is the founding father of a classical school of criminology and most criminal systems in democratic countries are directly or indirectly based upon the recommendations in his work On Crimes and Punishments.
Giambattista Beccaria (1716 –1781) Giambattista Beccaria discovered the light sensitivity of silver chloride, which was a very important development in the area of photography. Beccaria did much, by both experiment and exposition, to spread a knowledge of the
electrical researches of Benjamin Franklin, of whose research he was a strong supporter.
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) Boccaccio counts as an important figure in the development of a European humanist literature and influenced a large range of scholars and thinkers across genre and period. His Decameron has been translated into 49 different languages since 1380. It is believed to have influenced Geoffrey Chaucer and his famous book of the Canterbury Tales.
Filippo Brunelleschi (1377–1446) Known for his architectural works, sculpture, mathematics, engineering, and ship design, Brunelleschi is most famous for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral, a feat of engineering still studied today. He also developed the mathematical technique of linear perspective in art which governed pictorial depictions of space until the late 19th century and influenced the rise of modern science.
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) Commonly known as Michelangelo, this Renaissance painter and sculptor famously sculpted the image of David, and the Pieta. Though more steeped in sculpture than painting, he painted the glorious ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City-State at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Giovanni Caboto (1450 – c. 1500) Commonly called John Cabot, this Venetian navigator explored the coast of Newfoundland under the commission of Henry VII of England in 1497. His discovery made him the first European to land in North America since the Norse visits to Vinland in the 11th century.
Tommaso Campanella (1568–1639) An important philosopher of the late Renaissance, Camanella’s best-known work is the utopian treatise La città del Sole (The City of the Sun). He spent 27 years imprisoned in Neapolitan castles (1599–1626), where he used his time to take on the task of providing a new foundation for the entire encyclopedia of knowledge.
Gerolamo Cardano (1501–1576) Cardano was an Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer and gambler. Today, he is still well known for his achievements in algebra. He made the first systematic use of negative numbers in Europe, promoted the solutions for the cubic and quartic equations, and acknowledged the existence of imaginary numbers.
Giosuè Carducci (1835–1907) In 1906, Giosuè Carducci became the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was regarded as the official national poet of modern Italy. Although his reputation rests primarily on his poetry, he also produced a large body of prose, which fill some 20 volumes.
Enrico Caruso (1873–1921) Enrico Caruso was a famous Italian tenor who sang at the major opera houses of Europe and North and South America, appearing in a wide variety of roles from the Italian and French repertoires that ranged from the lyric to the dramatic.
Giovanni Caselli (1815–1891) Caselli invented the pan-telegraph, an ancestor of the fax, which became the first commercial application of the fax, established in 1865. For political and commercial reasons his invention was not further implemented until it was ‘re-discovered’ by Japanese inventors and developers and gave rise to a widespread public use of the fax through telecom lines.
Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571) Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, painter, soldier and musician, who acquired world-wide fame because of his minute and lengthy autobiography. His vivid portrayal of 16th century Rome and Florence, in which drama and wit abound, is of great historical value. It was translated into German by Goethe. Cellini’s became famous throughout Europe for his work in precious metals.
Francesco Cirio (1836–1900) Cirio was the first to develop the concept of preserving vegetables in cans in 1856. This Italian businessman is credited with developing the “appertization technique”— a method of processing vegetables that leads to them being canned. Cirio also worked to help the agricultural development of Southern Italy.
Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) Christopher Columbus was an explorer, colonizer, and navigator from the Republic of Genoa, in northwestern Italy, whose voyages across the Atlantic Ocean led to general European awareness of the American continents in the Western Hemisphere. With his four voyages of exploration and several attempts at establishing a settlement on the island of Hispaniola, all funded by Isabella I of Castile, he initiated the process of Spanish colonization, which foreshadowed general European colonization of the “New World.”
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ALUMNI CLUB HIGHLIGHTS Alumni Clubs Step Up to Honor COVID-19 Victims
The Staten Island Alumni Club made homemade tomato sauce from scratch in September. It was a true family affair hosted by our own Mike Young, the current VP for Alumni Affairs. Fifteen brothers helped out and we’re hoping to have lots of pasta in the future! Chef Chris Mancusi is wearing the chef’s hat. Past National President Todd Cusato is pictured next to his wife Vanessa.
The Staten Island Alumni Club (SIAC) and the Delaware Valley Alumni Club (DVAC) both ran extensive fundraising efforts to honor brothers of their respective clubs by endowing Foundation funds in memory of these beloved and dedicated brothers. Both brothers truly displayed permanent and activity and support throughout their life. The SIAC effort was spearheaded by PNP Chris Mancusi to honor Brother Tony “Wheels” Castellano (Beta Phi ’81). Over $13,000 was raised over a period of several weeks, and is the fastest fund to ever reach the $10,000 mark! This money was raised to sponsor the Anthony Castellano Memorial Leadership Conference. This is the first memorial sponsorship of a Leadership Conference, and added Tony to the Omega Society posthumously (apd.org/omega-society). More than 140 brothers contributed to this fund, including over 90 first time donors to the Foundation. Many of these were recent graduates and members of SIAC. To read more about Tony and view the donor list, see apd.org/Anthony-castellano. DVAC lost Brother Ed Magliocco (Beta Delta ’50), a past National VP. Brother Joe (George) Casadonte coordinated this effort, raising almost $12,000 to endow the Ed Magliocco Alumni Emeritus Luncheon. This was also raised in a very short time period and is the first sponsorship of the Alumni Emeritus Luncheon. Ed was also added to the Omega Society posthumously. This was funded by more than 50 donors, over 40 from DVAC, including the Magliocco Family. To read more about Ed and view the donor list, see apd.org/ed-magliocco. Many thanks to both SIAC and DVAC, and brothers Mancusi and Casadonte for the efforts in memorializing two long time brothers and victims of the pandemic.
ABOVE: The North Jersey AC held be the first “in-person” event of the COVID-19 pandemic on June 20, 2020. Brothers were told to spread out as to socially distance themselves. The meeting was hosted in a very large property owned by Beta Xi alumnus Jeff Clarke. LEFT: A Tri-State Golf Outing was held September 12 at Royce Brook Golf Course in Hillsborough, N.J. by the Brooklyn, North Jersey and New York Alumni Clubs. The outing was a golf fundraiser which raised over $4,000 for the APD Foundation and was attended by 38 golfers. This page sponsored by Robert Grecco, Beta Mu ’74, DePaul University. www.APD.org
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2020 National Awards Convention Cancelled
For the first time since World War II, the summer convention of the fraternity was cancelled due to the pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions. The 98th annual convening of the fraternity was scheduled for the Red Lion Resort in Harrisburg, Pa.in August. The fraternity was saddened to make this decision but really had no choice amid all the restrictions of holding large gatherings. The fraternity plans to hold the 98th convention next summer 2021 in Lancaster, Pa. at the newly remodeled Wyndham Resort (see details on back page). The fraternity tried to replace some of the physical gatherings with several virtual events during the convention dates. A virtual Alumnus Emeritus gathering was held on August 8 on Zoom. While the physical event has always been a luncheon at Convention drawing 20–30 brothers who have attained senior status of being in the fraternity for 50 or more years, the virtual gathering drew over 100 such brothers. National President Sal Flagiello gave a state of the fraternity address to the attendees (see more on page 14). Also on the same Saturday when the fraternity holds the grandest event of the year by awarding national awards, a virtual awards night was held chaired by National Secretary Fr. James Lentini. The event was live streamed. Pioneer Awards were given to Epsilon Omicron, Andrew Pelser; Epsilon Pi, Nathaniel Pine. Expansion Awards were given to Jacob Foster for Epsilon Pi; Richard Barnes for Epsilon Omicron.
WINNERS! Outstanding Chapter Beta Lambda, St. Francis (Loretto) Most Improved Chapter Beta Xi, NJIT Outstanding Community Service Epsilon Gamma, St. Joseph Outstanding Alumni Association Epsilon Gamma AA, St. Joseph Outstanding Alumnus Mike Young, Beta Eta ‘85
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Outstanding Undergraduate Evan Fernandez, Delta Theta Outstanding Alumni Club North Jersey Alumni Club Outstanding District Delaware Valley
ABOVE: Epsilon Gamma alumni brothers gather with the chapter undergrads from St. Joseph’s to proudly display their award — Outstanding Alumni Association and the chapter’s Community Service Award for 2019 and 2020. RIGHT: On October 10, 2020, brothers from Delta Theta Chapter, including Outstanding Undergraduate Evan Fernandez, paid a visit to Central Office. National Secretary Fr. James Lentini took the visitors to an Italian restaurant, and there he presented Brother Fernandez with his Outstanding Undergraduate plaque, surrounded by several of his brothers. Pictured left to right are: Michael Flynn, Evan Fernandez, Tyler Migliore, and David Boley.
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Matthew Dixon (Epsilon Gamma ’15), of Massapequa, N.Y., is shown here receiving the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Association of the National Fraternity for the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association during a visit to Central Office on August 24, 2020. Brother Dixon holds the office of President of the Association, and graduated St. Joseph College, Patchogue Campus, in 2017.
William Sanacore of Epsilon Gamma Chapter, a student at St. Joseph CollegePatchogue Campus, receives the 2020 Outstanding Community Service Award of the National Fraternity during a visit to Central Office on August 24, 2020. Brother Sanacore holds the office of Sergeant at Arms in his Chapter, and is a Nursing major in his senior year.
Mike Young proudly displays the Outstanding Alumnus Award plaque.
The brothers of Gamma Mu Chapter (Stockton State) are all smiles as they celebrate their District (Delaware Valley District) winning the 2020 Outstanding District Award. Brother Dylan DeGraw, second from left, holds the award proudly. He is flanked by Nicholas Roman (far left), Justin Matthews (center), Andrew Ventura (second from right) and Daniel Yu (far right, holding the Shield of Alpha Phi Delta). This photo was taken on September 6, as several brothers gathered for a deferred initiation ceremony
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Nicole Young, daughter of Mike Young, Beta Eta ‘85, received the Sirchio Family Scholarship from the APD Foundation, which was presented to her by sponsor Mike Sirchio, Delta Psi 2002. Proud parents Mike and Pik-Kei Young look on.
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2020 Scholarship Awards The Scholarship Fund is a division of the 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’s total reaches $10,000. A fund can be started with any amount as seed funding. The Scholarship Trustees are: Charles Fiore, Esq. (Chairman), Neil Anastasio (Co-chairman), Nicholas Franki (Co-chairman), Chris Shipley (Treasurer), Peter Gaudiuso, Anthony Barbieri, Paul Fabrizio, John Hadgkiss, Raymo Santilli, Jack Consiglio, Ronald Smé, and Anthony Thomas. Award winners are selected based on scholastic achievement, financial need and fraternal or community service. ANTHONY CARFANG AWARD $5,000 Joseph DiBella Epsilon Lambda, University of New Haven STANLEY RAFFA AWARD $2,500 Established by the 30th National President and former Scholarship Chairman. Vincent Maimone Epsilon Beta, La Salle University BROOKLYN ALUMNI CLUB AWARD $2,500 Ryan Torres Beta Beta, Manhattan College ANTHONY & STELLA BARBIERI AWARD $2,000 Justin Matthews Gamma Mu, Stockton University JOHN J. HADGKISS CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP $2,000 Michael Beovich Gamma Iota, Pace University
MANCUSI FAMILY AWARD $1,500 Paul DiPadua Beta Pi, St. John’s University BROTHER CAMILLUS CASEY AWARD $1,000 Andrew Pelzer Epsilon Omicron, Fitchburg State University FELIX INFAUSTO SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Daniel Yu Gamma Mu, Stockton University LILLIAN ANASTASIO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Tony Balyan Gamma Sigma, St. John’s University NEW YORK ALUMNI CLUB AWARD HONORING 32ND NATIONAL PRESIDENT ALBERT PALAZZO $1,000 Olivia Franki Seton Hall University.
YOUNGSTOWN ALUMNI CLUB DONALD “RED” NOLFI AWARD $1,000 William Sanacore Epsilon Gamma, St. Joseph’s College JOSEPH AND JANET CALDARELLA FAMILY AWARD $1,000 Anthony Mentesana Pace University, Gamma Iota DR. ALBERT ZANZUCCKI BETA LAMBDA AWARD $1,000 Noah Guinto St Francis University, Beta Lambda PANELLA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Logan Bowser St. Francis University, Beta Lambda BROTHERS FAFARA, KOSTECK, SMALL AWARD $1,000 Justin Kaufman University of Delaware
ERNEST COLETTI AWARD $1,500 Patrick O’Neill Epsilon Lambda, University of New Haven
PAUL J SCIULLO II MEMORIAL AWARD $1,000 Robert Stevens Beta Iota, Utica College
NORTH JERSEY ALUMNI CLUB AWARD $1,500 Ginamarie Pizza Utica College
RICHARD RAU SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $1,000 Skyler Ellis University of Alabama
PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CLUB AWARD $1,500 Tyler Spreng Beta Lambda, St. Francis University
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Wole Barnarde Epsilon Xi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
FABRIZIO FAMILY AWARD $1,000 Alayna McMenamin Gannon University
LONG ISLAND ALUMNI CLUB JOHN PASTA AWARD $1,500 Anthony Davis Beta Theta, Franciscan Univ. Steubenville
VINCENT & JAMES MUFFOLETTO AWARD $1,000 Hieu Nguyen Beta Lambda, St. Francis University
CARMELO AND CARMELA GIAMPICCOLO AWARD $500 Jake Keuler Epsilon Beta, La Salle University
A. JOSEPH CRESTON AWARD $1,500 Nicholas Dingler Epsilon Beta, La Salle University
PERCIAVALLE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Ian O’Keefe University of Southern California Dental School
DANIEL CRESTON AWARD $500 Meghan Haverlack Duquesne University
[NEW] KAUFMAN FAMILY AWARD $1,000 Established by Larry (Beta Xi ’88), his son Harrison (Epsilon Lambda ’15), wife Laura and son Justin to honor the impact our Brotherhood has had on its members and their families. Joseph Sansone Beta Phi, Rowan University
DOMENIC MENTE AWARD $500 Sergio Tlatenco Beta Phi, Rowan University
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ETA CHAPTER AWARD HONORING JOSEPH RANDAZZO $500 Sean Buckley Beta Iota, Utica College
ROBERT L. POLITO BETA RHO MEMORIAL AWARD $500 Nicolas Reyes Epsilon Delta, Montclair State University
FRANK CAVALLARO AWARD $500 Timothy Horchuck Beta Phi, Rowan University
ROCCO A. SUTERA SCHOLARSHIP $500 Kevin Camargo Beta Iota, Utica College
FRANK COSTANZO AWARD (I) $500 George Khalil Epsilon Delta, Montclair State University FRANK COSTANZO AWARD (II) $500 Oladimeji Sobanjo Beta Xi, New Jersey Institute of Technology IZZO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $500 Christian D’Agostino Beta Beta, Manhattan College JAMES S. & THERESA GIAMPICCOLO AWARD $500 Brody Gaura Gamma Iota, Pace University LOUIS J. MAURIELLO AWARD $500 Elias Brenes Gamma Sigma, St. John’s Univ.–Staten Island
THETA BETA ALUMNI AWARD $500 Christina Bruno St. John’s University
RUSSO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP $500 Connor Marble State University of New York, New Paltz Colony THE SCHOLARS AWARD $500 Casey Spencer Fairleigh Dickinson University SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ALUMNI CLUB AWARD $500 Reed Corcoran Beta Iota, Utica College STEUBENVILLE ALUMNI CLUB AWARD $500 Riley Scheuritzel Gamma Xi, Southern Connecticut State University
PAUL ALAFOGIANNIS BETA PI MEMORIAL AWARD $500 Matthew Stillman Beta Xi, New Jersey Institute of Technology
STEUBENVILLE LADIES AUXILIARY AWARD $500 Jacob Liese Epsilon Epsilon, State University of New York – Farmingdale
MODICA FAMILY AWARD $500 Stefania Valera University of Rhode Island
ADAM DIVINCENZO AWARD $500 Ben Bagbek Beta Beta, Manhattan College
ANTHONY SALLO MEMORIAL AWARD $500 Frank Rao Gamma Sigma, St. John’s University- Staten Island
ALPHA PHI DELTA RESORT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK AWARD $500 Trevon Adjodha Epsilon Xi, Vaughn University
THE SANTO J. BARBARINO AWARD $500 Jacob Cusumano Beta Phi, Rowan University
BARBARINO FAMILY AWARD $500 Aidan Sweeney Beta Phi, Rowan University
THE PITTSBURGH LADIES AUXILIARY OF ALPHA PHI DELTA ALUMNI AWARD $500 Jackson O’Connor Beta Lambda, St. Francis University RAYMO SANTILLI FAMILY AWARD $500 Nico Cavalluzzi Williams College RICHARD PRIMIANO AWARD $500 Matthew Milano Epsilon Pi, State Univ. of New York – Cortland
(NEW) FRANKI FAMILY AWARD $500 Nick and Angela Franki, Gamma Lambda 1987 and Alex and Deidre Franki, Gamma Lambda 1990 are happy to establish the Franki Family Scholarship. Nick and Alex have been continuously active in Alpha Phi Delta since their undergraduate years, culminating in serving our fraternity as National President and Foundation Chairman respectively. They are looking forward to increasing their scholarship in the years to come and are hopeful that many deserving brother applicants will be recognized for their efforts. Peter Knights Beta Beta, Manhattan College (NEW) SHIPLEY FAMILY AWARD $500 Established by the Shipley family, Calvin (Psi '71) and Chris (Psi '99) are longtime supporters of the National Fraternity and the Pittsburgh Alumni Club. Calvin has been involved with Alpha Phi Delta for almost 50 years on both a local and national level and Chris is a former scholarship winner and is the current Treasurer of the Foundation. Christina LoMonaco Pennsylvania State University (NEW) ALESSANDRO FAMILY AWARD $500 Laik Green Beta Sigma, St. Francis College
JACK AND YARA CONSIGLIO AWARD $500 Tyler Holder Delta Theta, Marist College FIORE FAMILY AWARD $500 Tyler Mallozzi Epsilon Theta, Misericordia University FATHER TUOZZOLO AWARD $500 Amanda Ciano Manhattan College SIRCHIO FAMILY AWARD $500 Nicole Young The Rochester Institute of Technology
Ross Alessandro, Psi ’95, pictured with his family, is the latest to fund an APD Scholarship. Ross, with his wife and children, sponsor the Alessandro Family Scholarship. Ross says, “As an undergraduate, I was honored to receive multiple scholarships from the APD Foundation. Establishing this scholarship is my way of paying it forward so that future APD undergraduates will have additional scholarship opportunities.”
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Alumnus Emeritus Lunch Goes Virtual Alumni Emeritus “Virtual Luncheon” held with 150 Brothers in Attendance—Making Lemonade out of a Pandemic! BY MIKE IACOVELLI, THETA BETA ’81 The traditional Alumni Emeritus Luncheon is held each year at the National Convention in August. It attracts 50–60 people, of whom 15–20 are 50-year brothers. It is always a great event, loved by all in attendance. With the 2020 Convention cancelled due to the pandemic, the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation did not want to let the year go by without recognizing our 50-year brothers. After a long debate, we decided to try a video conference. Zoom was selected, and we learned how to use its “Breakout Rooms, in Zoom parlance, “Chapter Reunion Rooms” in APD lingo. Ten planning meetings later, including a “practice call” for any AE brothers who needed help with the technology, on Saturday, August 8, the Inaugural Virtual Ed Magliocco Memorial Alumni Emeritus Celebration was held, honoring the class of 1970. For this event, we had 181 brothers RSVP, and roughly 150 brothers attended. We had representation from 25 chapters, and had 18 chapter ceunions. See www.apd.org/ae for the full list of RSVPs. The reach of this event was amazing! From senior attendee Vince Tocci, who pledged Psi Chapter in 1943, to Robert Gregory (Mu Chapter) attending from Australia to Andrew Cozzolino (Beta Beta) attending from London, including a record 14 attendees from the honoree class of 1970, and six PNPs! The event started off with a pre-meeting video about the fraternity, including era-specific chapter composites, along with some fraternity songs recorded by Vito DeSalvo (Psi) playing in the background. This was followed by a short program emceed by AE Chair Gary Van Schaften, with several speakers including PNP Nick Franki, Current National President Sal Flagiello, Foundation Chair Tony Carfang, and Foundation Director Emeritus Alex Franki. The following 1970 brothers RSVPed to this event and were recognized: Alan Baranowski, Beta Lambda ’70 Lou Biacchi, Beta Rho ’70 Kevin Chester, Beta Theta ’70 Tony DiGirolamo, Psi ’70 Tony Gallagher, Psi ’70 Joe Karpinski, Beta Rho ’70 James McKenna, Beta Sigma ’70
Several brothers made comments on the experience: Gaston Gianni (Beta Theta ’65): Thank you to all who worked to make the virtual zoom reunion a reality. I appreciate the update on the health of our Fraternity and the excellent work that is being done by the Brothers. I hope the success of this event encourages the Fraternity to have more in the future, perhaps quarterly or at least semi Annually. The break out by chapters was great. I had the opportunity to reconnect with three brothers from Beta Theta that I hadn’t seen for over 56 years. Also, meeting a brother who came after I had graduated. It was a great zoom call! Mike Polito (Beta Sigma ’69): I found the session lively and loved the breakout sessions, it was fun to meet brothers from earlier and later times from our respective chapters. It was fun. I look forward to the next session and hopefully, we’ll get more participants. Ken Richter (Delta ’52): The event was great. I liked being able to converse with other Delta brothers. I know at least one brother (Tony Pizzirusso) who couldn’t connect because of a power outage in his area of Long Island. Len Farano (Eta ’56): Many thanks to all who made this terrific event possible. Special kudos to the wizard behind the curtain, Mike Iacovelli, who kept a huge group with many neophytes under control. Also a tip of the hat to Foundation Chairman Tony Carfang for a classy visit to each of the chapter breakout rooms. You all have proved that nothing stops APD from moving onward. I’m so proud to be a brother.
Gary Milano, Beta Rho ’70 Claude Neidlinger, Psi ’70 Joe Nunziata, Beta Sigma ’70 Bill Osuchowski, Beta Iota ’70 Jerry Smulski, Psi ’70 Dale Whitney, Beta Theta ’70 Neil Winston, Beta Iota ’70
After this the true fun began as the brothers were split into Chapter Reunion rooms where they shared stories, rekindled memories and made plans to stay in touch. Some chapters had close to 20 brothers attending and reminiscing, many were reunited after 50 years apart! The longest reunions lasted over two hours! As terrible as this pandemic has been, we have found a wonderful way to engage our brotherhood, reunite people after 50 plus years, rekindle friendships, and recall distant memories with great friends. The Foundation is planning a second Virtual Alumni Emeritus Celebration in February. We were able to bring together over 150 of our oldest and most cherished brothers in August, and will do it better and bigger in February. The technical team behind the scenes (Mike Iacovelli (Theta Beta), Rob DeVito (PNP Gamma Iota), and Ralph Parmegiani (BAC)) learned a lot doing this for the first time. Hopefully next time we won’t be haunted by a major hurricane preventing many brothers from attending due to power outage, Zoom blocking paths in from China preventing others from attending (believe it or not!), and other minor technical issues. Please visit www.apd.org/foundation for more information on the APD Foundation. See www.apd.org/ae for additional information on past and future events for our 50+ year brothers!
The Psi Chapter breakout room top and Beta Lambda room at bottom.
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ALUMNI CLUB HIGHLIGHTS Rummaging through the National Archives #2
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The Staten Island AC has their first official event post-quarantine with a pool party at the home of PNP Todd and Vanessa Cusato. They were presented with the plaque for 2019–2020 NYC/LI Outstanding Alumni Club. The group had a great time socializing again.
2020 marks the centennial of Delta Chapter. The Alpha Phi Delta National Archives is fortunate to have in its possession the original Delta Charter signed by the 2nd Grand Consul, Paul J. Salvatore and the 2nd Grand Tribune, Anthony J. Armore (who was also the 1st Grand Pro-Consul, or National Vice President). This charter was issued by the Grand Council at Columbia University on April 30, 1920 to Delta Chapter at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. It may be the actual first charter ever issued by Alpha Phi Delta. A charter for Alpha Chapter was issued retroactively in 1924, 10 years after its founding, and is signed by 6th Grand Consul, Louis J. Rinaldi. The National Archives has a copy of that charter, the original is in the possession of the American Italian Heritage Museum in Albany, N.Y. It is unlikely that Beta Chapter of Columbia University ever had a charter issued and the existence of a possible Gamma Charter for Yale University is unknown. So, this Delta Charter is just another fraternity treasure that would warrant a visit to our National Archives. —by Ron Sme, National Historian Photo by Fr. Lentini
The Pittsburgh Alumni Club held its summer golf outing August 21 at Willowbrook Country Club. Six undergrads from Psi Chapter played along with eight alumni. Undergrad Shea Moffa was the medalist shooting 73, one over par.
The 1920 charter of Delta Chapter was recently found, restored and framed in Central Office. It is the oldest known existing charter in the fraternity.
APD Cares – COVID-19 Program Update The response from our brotherhood has been overwhelming with approximately 150 brothers (many first timers) contributing to the APD Cares Covid19 fund. This allowed the Foundation to increase the automatic grant level to families and also provide for additional support in several cases with significant financial hardship. The APD Cares fund is strong and will continue to help during this pandemic as well as any future natural disasters. APD Cares will continue the legacy of APD Brothers helping Brothers in 2020 and beyond. Special thanks to the brothers of Gannon University who established the Beta Rho APD Cares Memorial Fund Honoring Joseph R. Sacco, Beta Rho ’73 who passed away in May (see obituary).
The Executive Committee of the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association gather this summer. Shown here, left to right, are the officers for the current year: Brian Cutaia, Epsilon Gamma ’07 (Historian), Jared Grabina, Epsilon Gamma ’12 (Secretary), Anthony Gulli, Epsilon Gamma ’13 (Vice President), Matthew Dixon, Epsilon Gamma ’15 (President), Mitch Serraino, Epsilon Gamma ’12 (Sergeant at Arms), George Romero, Epsilon Gamma ’12 (Chaplain), and John Femoyer, Epsilon Kappa ’15 (Treasurer).
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Raymond Diaz, Pi ‘66, Served as Sentinel of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers BY FRANK PERCIAVALLE, PSI ’78 Throughout our history, American soldiers, of the Third Relief at the Tomb. Raymond’s sailors, airmen and marines have sacrificed for Badge Number is 85, which represents the our country. In defense of our freedoms, many eighty-fifth sentinel to receive the award for have made the greatest sacrifice; they gave their “walking the mat.” lives. Some have done so in circumstances that Ray graduated in 1968 from West Virginia not only cost them their lives but cost them University after growing up in Hillsdale, N.J.. He their very identity. served as Pi Chapter President for the Fraternity To honor these heroes and to ensure that in 1967/68. Upon graduation, Ray entered law their sacrifices are never forgotten, the Tomb school at the University of Pittsburgh. While at of the Unknown Soldiers and its adjacent Pitt, he received his draft notice and volunteered amphitheater were established among the for service. He served the Tomb from November rolling hills of Arlington Cemetery in 1921. 1969 until September 1970. After his military serSituated on a bluff overlooking the Potomac vice, Ray completed law school at Georgetown River and our nation’s capital, the Tomb is the University and began the practice of law in final resting place of three unidentifiable solNorthern Virginia. During his legal career, Ray diers, one of whom died in combat during each was elected as President of the Virginia State Bar, of World War I, World War II and the Korean an agency of the Virginia Supreme Court to Conflict. The words etched on the face of the which all Virginia lawyers belong. Ray points to Tomb advise the thousands who visit Arlington one legal assignment with particular pride. He Ray on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers Cemetery to witness the changing of the guard incorporated and obtained Section 501(c) (3) ceremony that they are on sacred ground: status for the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb “Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known But to God.” of the Unknown Soldiers, an organization of former and current senIn recognition of the debt America owes to those who have served and tinels whose mission is to support those currently serving as sentinels and died in its defense, select members of the U.S. Army maintain a continuto educate the public, especially school children, on the Tomb and the ous vigil over the Unknowns at rest beneath the Tomb. These service mission of the sentinels. members, referred to as “sentinels,” are organized into three “reliefs” of Ray served as general counsel to the Society until his retirement. Ray’s four to five sentinels and a relief commander, none of whom are officers. oldest daughter, Marla, also an attorney, now serves the Society in that Each relief maintains the vigil for 24 hours and is relieved for a subsecapacity. Ray’s youngest daughter, Jocelyn, is an entertainment executive quent 48 hours. who recently moved to Charlottesville, Va., from Los Angeles, Ca. During the summer the guard is changed every half hour by a cereRay and his wife, Elaine, make their home on Callawassie Island, a sea mony conducted by the relief commander and the sentinel coming on island community located in the South Carolina Low Country just above and the sentinel going off watch. Following the changing of the guard the Hilton Head and the Savannah River. Elaine, a playwright, is active in ceremony, the posted sentinel marches along a mat in front of the amateur theatre and Ray continues his commitment to service by volunTomb, taking twenty-one steps from one side of the plaza to the other teering with local charities. Elaine and Ray celebrated their 50th wedand standing for twenty-one seconds at each end, evoking an honorary ding anniversary last December. twenty-one gun salute. Thank you, Ray, and to all of our brothers for their service to our When not on watch, the relief members are housed in the Tomb country. If there are other brothers who wish to share their military serGuard Quarters beneath the amphitheater. When not on watch, a senvice experiences, please let us know so that they can be recognized. tinel’s duty-day is consumed in practicing, training prospective sentinels and in maintaining the sentinel’s uniform and equipment, with only brief opportunities to sleep during nighttime hours. Candidates to become sentinels are identified after rigorous screening from among volunteers serving in the Army’s elite ceremonial unit, the Third Infantry Regiment (the “Old Guard”), which is stationed at Fort Myer, immediately adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery. After selection, each sentinel candidate undergoes lengthy training and testing before a final decision is made as to whether the candidate is qualified to join those who guard the Unknowns. Fewer than 20% of all volunteers are selected for consideration to serve as sentinels and only a fraction of those are selected to serve at the Tomb and go on to earn the Tomb Guard Identification Badge. As of 2019, only 663 Tomb Guard Badges have been awarded. One of those sentinels who has been awarded the Tomb Guard Badge is our fraternity brother. Brother Raymond Diaz, Pi Chapter (West Virginia University), volunteered, was selected and served as a member Ray (2nd from left) and his fellow Sentinel Relief. 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The Brooklyn Alumni Club holds its first post-pandemic event—a golf outing at Royce Brook Golf Course in June. Twelve brothers joined for a fun day of golf (they took another pictures with their masks on, but we thought our readers would enjoy seeing them mask-free).
Congratulations to the 11 graduates of Gamma Sigma who as soon as they graduated became the newest members of the Staten Island AC!
At the end of June an informal Staten Island Alumni Club gathering was held at Casa Nova with some outdoor dining during the first week NYC eased COVID-19 restriction. A good time was had by all.
APD Brothers Matteo Vitale (Delta Theta ’13) and Richy Vasquez (Gamma Kappa ’16) working Times Square in NYC during COVID-19. Thank you brothers for serving us. During this pandemic, Matt Vitale and Richy Vasquez have been serving the front lines of NYC. Matt works as an FDNY EMT in the South Bronx, one of the hardest hit areas of COVID-19, working out of Station 17 and Richy works for NYU EMS working Manhattan and Brooklyn. Over the past few months, they have been tirelessly working 40-80 hours a week. Matt reports that they have good days and bad days but they still pick themselves up every day and go to work to ensure that NYC will get through this pandemic. They have responded to hundreds of COVID-19 cases as well as cardiac arrests, shootings, stabbings, strokes, injuries, and more. They have received an amazing amount of support from their communities, however, they both have been assaulted while performing their duties at work. During the peak of the pandemic, NYC EMS responded to record breaking calls reaching over 7,500 EMS calls for help in a 24-hour period, more than 9/11. Each call was answered. During those difficult times, they also had to take into consideration their personal lives. Many EMT members had to live in hotels. Matt says, “I haven't seen my family in almost five months fearing that I would make my elderly parents ill. We have also had hardship at work. Since February, NYC EMS lost over 11 members, one being a friend and a lieutenant at my own station, 17. Now that the call volume has started to go down, many members have begun to reflect on the past few months, which has raised the questions of mental health awareness. We have multiple APD brothers who not only work FDNY, but also other agencies including NYPD, DSNY, and other hospital based 911 systems.” When Matt ran into Richy in Times Square, it restored a little faith that things are getting better in the city. Matt continues, “Whether we see another spike in COVID-19 cases or if the call volume returns to normal, we will be there to respond and ensure that NYC is getting the best care possible. I would like to thank everyone who served the front lines during this from doctors and RNs to delivery drivers, USPS, grocery store employees, and anyone else who kept this great nation moving. We hope to see the decrease in cases and look forward to spending next year’s summer convention with everyone!”
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IN MEMORIAM
EPSILON MEMORIES
The Hon. Joseph Donofrio, Beta Omicron ’51 (Youngstown) passed away April 15 after a 10-day battle with COVID-19. He was 94. “The Judge” as he was known was a long-time member of the Youngstown AC. He was born on September 26, 1925, in Pietrabbondante, Italy. He came to the United States at the age of four. Judge Donofrio graduated from East High School on June 6, 1944, the same day as D-Day, the Invasion of Normandy. He joined the U.S. Army Air Donofrio Forces shortly thereafter, serving as a radio operator in the South Pacific. In 1955, Judge Donofrio began his law practice; in 1959, he served as Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Youngstown and in 1964, he became Chief Prosecutor. A year later, he was elected to the Youngstown Municipal Court. While serving his second elected term, Judge Donofrio was appointed to the Seventh District Court of Appeals by then governor John J. Gilligan. He served on the Court of Appeals until his retirement in 1992, while occasionally sitting on the Supreme Court of Ohio by assignment of the Chief Justice. Judge Donofrio also taught 24 years as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice at Youngstown State University (YSU).
by Nate Bliss, Epsilon ‘56 I would like to share with you my thoughts and feelings about our much-loved Fraternity and how grateful that I am being accepted into a group of very exceptional and special young men. Our comradery was built brick by brick by working together on fraternal projects. Together we built the Moving Up Day Float in the Tech Garage. We won first place in the IFC SING under the leadership of George Del Vecchio, which was amazing since we had only one legitimate singer, Chuck Martello. Sorry Dan Gregorio. The fun we had working together on the “All-You-Can-Eat” Spaghetti Dinner for the dorm students. The Spring Dance was held in Clarke Gym every year. APD was the fraternity designated to provide the music. And provide we did, bringing in the Count Bassie Band featuring Joe Williams and Dakota Statton. The campus was agog with this accomplishment. All these activities required that we work together, relying and trusting each other and having fun while doing so. The results? Friendships for life. Our fraternity had a serious side to it as well. Success in the classroom was advocated and supported by initiatives such as the study buddies program. Our fraternity always ranked high in the IFC Scholastic Achievement Rankings. Our fraternity was well represented in the UB Sports Programs with members being on the swimming, wrestling, baseball and football teams. There were eight brothers on the 1958 football team which won the Lambert Cup for best small college team in the East. Brother and Co-Captain Lou Reale was presented the Cup on the Ed Sullivan Show, Later, this team rejected the Tangerine Bowl bid because of its racists policies. Many years later, approximately 50 brothers attend a reunion in Batavia, N.Y. organized by brother Al DiGiulio. Wine and brotherly love flowed freely that evening. More years go by. Brother Buddy Fiorella hosts another reunion in his home in Buffalo, NY. There were more than 20 brothers attending, some with wives or plus ones. The highlight of the evening occurred when each brother stated in a few words what APD means to him. And now, some 60 years later, the brothers once again come together, on St. Joseph’s Day, on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Brother Joe and Elna Albanos’ home to keep the flame of brotherhood burning. In Buffalo, six to eight brothers lunch together almost every Thursday at various restaurants in the area. Sixty years later, we greet one another with the handshake, a smile on our faces and joy in our hearts. Brotherhood in Alpha Phi Delta is alive and well. How blest we are!
Edward Magliocco, Beta Delta ’50 (Temple), passed away May 6 after a bout with COVID-19. Brother Magliocco was a teacher of mathematics, teacher of computer programming, department head of computer technology, instrumentation and electronics, VicePrincipal and Principal at Murrell Dobbins Area Vocational Technical School in Philadelphia. In addition to his classroom and administrative duties, he was an Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Golf Coach, Magliocco Freshman Basketball Coach and Freshman Baseball team Coach. He retired from the School District of Philadelphia in 1993. As an alumnus, he was a longtime, and very active, member of the Delaware Valley Alumni Club (formerly, the Philadelphia Alumni Club). In the Alumni Club, he served in many different roles over the year; among them: Secretary, Treasurer, and President. On the District and National level, he served the fraternity as Delaware Valley District Governor from 1994–1996, and then, as Executive Vice President from 1996–1998. Dr. Raymond Boniface, Psi ’44 (Duquesne), passed away March 1. Dr. Boniface was a graduate of Duquesne University in 1948, where he studied German and Biology. His academic career was interrupted by military service in World War II, where he served in the United States Army as a rifleman with the 83rd Infantry Division in Belgium, Holland and Germany and as a replacement of the casualties of the Battle of the Bulge. He earned two battle stars while serving with the 83rd Division. Boniface He then served one year during the Army occupation. After returning from the war and completing his undergraduate degree, he received his medical degree from the University of Bologna in Italy, began his medical internship in 1952 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, opened his general medical practice in 1954, and then specialized in psychiatry in 1968 after a further medical residency at Western Psychiatric Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Boniface was a consummate physician who loved and was loved by his patients. Sam Catanzano, Nu ’49 (Pitt), passed away October 14, 2020, at the age of 92 in Dawsonville, Ga. Sam was the recipient of the 1986 National Outstanding Alumnus Award for his work with the Pittsburgh Alumni Club (PAC) with which he was very active until moving to Atlanta in 1990. He previously received the PAC’s Outstanding Alumnus in 1984. Sam was a retired fire protection engineer, and a U. S. Army Veteran. He was predeceased by his wife Sara in 2019. Sam and Sara were convention regulars in the 1980s.
The annual Epsilon reunion is held each March in Cape Coral, Fla. and is hosted by Joe Albano. Left to right: Donald Testa, Joe Oliverio, Al Di Giulio, Joe Albano, Joe Calabrese, Nate Bliss, Frank Guido, Dan Gregorio, Carl Deni and Charles Tirone.
Ralph Antolino, Xi ’52 (Ohio State), died April 5 at the age of 89 in Columbus, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he played trumpet in the military band, including presidential inauguration parades and taps in D.C. for many soldiers’ families. After five years as a dedi-
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IN MEMORIAM cated high school teacher, (his mother revered teachers and all his siblings became teachers), in 1960 Ralph founded Antolino & Associates, Inc. He brought his teaching skills and enthusiasm to the financial services industry. Bruce M. Renders, DDS, Beta Iota ’63 (Utica), passed away April 17 after complications from a stroke. After graduating from Utica College, Bruce became a Doctor of Dental Science in 1968 from the University of Buffalo. His decision to pursue dentistry stemmed from his experience of primitive dental care during his childhood and that fueled his passion to offer gentle and more effective care to others. After earning his doctorate, Bruce joined the in the U.S. Army and entered the Medical Department as an officer in the Army Dental Corp. Upon honorable discharge in 1970, he returned to Central New York and began a private dental practice in Boonville, N.Y. where he took great pride in caring for the community for the past 50 years.
to His Holiness, the second highest rank of monsignor. He would have celebrated 60 years as a priest May 28. He served many parishes in his career before retiring from active duty in 2004.
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Ernie Martine, Mu, ’60 (Cornell) passed away on January 20, 2020 in Melbourne, Fla. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and then attended Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy for one year, but left to fulfill his obligation to the U.S. Army. He then went to Pratt Institute, but transferred to Cornell School of Hotel Administration in 1957. He joined Alpha Phi Delta where he served as president and steward. He loved every minute of it. While at Cornell he met his wife, Carole. They were married for 60 years and together they had four children, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. His hobbies were sailing and golf. After retiring they moved to Florida and did a lot of traveling.
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Marvet J. Brown, Beta Chi ’80 of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away at the age of 59 on June 3 of pneumonia after contracting COVID-19 at Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ. Marvet was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association and an avid motorcycle racer. In his younger days he rode in sanctioned events including the Baja 1000. He also pursued a wrestling career and was involved with the “Empire State Games.” Most recently he was involved with designing and racing cars.
William J. Terlecky, Beta Omicron ’72 (Youngstown), passed away in October of 2019 in Swampscott, Mass. after a battle with cancer at the age of 65. After graduating from Youngstown, he studied Sports Management at Western Illinois University and was an elementary math teacher for one year before attending the Winter Baseball Meetings in 1977–1978. Bill began his career in 1978 when he was hired by the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and in 1981, at age 27, he was named co-general manager. He later served as general manager for the Williamsport Bills Terlecky and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. In 1991, he was named International League Executive of the Year and in 2003 he was awarded the New York Mets organization top executive Fred Cashen Award. Charles Fatica, Xi ’53 (Ohio State), passed away March 7 in Wickliffe, Ohio at the age of 88. Charles was a retired teacher who taught at Wickliffe City Schools for more than 30 years. Michael “Mickey” Cucchiara, Psi ’51 (Duquesne), passed away May 8 in Jensen Beach, Fla. at the age of 88. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, and retired as a pharmacist. Dr. Benjamin F. Rocco, Beta Rho (Gannon), passed away on June 7, 2017 in Temecula, CA, where he was a practicing chiropractic neurologist.
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Anthony “Tony” Castellano, Beta Phi ’81 (Rowan), passed away May 26 of COVID-19 in Lakewood, NJ. Tony was a member of the Delaware Valley and North Jersey Alumni Clubs. He and his wife Velda had attended the last 11 summer conventions. He is pictured at the 2019 APD Summer Convention. Michael Mallon, Beta Sigma ’86 (St. Francis) passed away April 8 in Brooklyn, N.Y. from COVID-19. Mike was 54. Sam Basil, Pi ’49 (WVU) passed away May 11 in Phoenix, Ariz. at the age of 94. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Japan from 1946–1948. He worked as a hairdresser in several cities.
Joseph R. “Joe” Sacco, Jr., Beta Rho ’73, of Cochranton PA, passed away at the age of 66 on May 26th at the Meadville Medical Center. Joe graduated from Gannon College with a Business/Marketing degree and was employed by the Bureau of National Affairs for 25 years, before his current role with Winkle Electric in Erie. Joe enjoyed taking care of his garden, cooking family favorites, playing softball and coaching sports. His greatest love in life was time spent with family, especially his wife, Nancy, and their children and grandchildren. In honor of Joe’s memory, his Beta Rho brothers have established a memorial fund in his name, dedicating the donations to APD Cares. Gene Ricci, Psi ’46 (Duquesne), passed away July 25, 2020 in Pittsburgh. He owned and operated several businesses during his career, including a restaurant and insurance agency. He served in WWII in the Navy. Gene was part of a three-generation APD family: father to Ron (Psi ’69) and grandfather to Robert (Psi ’04). Victor A. Spatafora, Beta Mu ’59 (DePaul), passed away June 25, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was 91 years old and was a proud Italian. Vic loved to golf and dance with his dear wife Diane, who predeceased him. He had moved from Chicago to Scottsdale, Ariz. in 2005. Victor M. Colonna, Epsilon ’57 (Buffalo), died August 13, 2020 at the age of 82 in Buffalo, N.Y. Vic was a successful banker for M&T Bank with a knack for financing successful restaurant ventures. He was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. At one time, he was selected at the U.S.Small Business Administration’s National Young Entrepreneur of the Year and was honored at the White House.
Colonna John J. Liotta, Psi ’56 (Duquesne), passed away September 22 in Pittsburgh at the age of 85. He had a long career in computer sales and was a past president and active member of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was predeceased by his twin brother Tony, who was also a member of the fraternity. Dan Smith, Beta Mu ’76 (DePaul), passed away on October 5, 2020, in Chicago. He was a chapter president during his undergrad years.
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Frank DeCaro, Beta Sigma ’62, died on March 22 in New Orleans of COVID-19. Frank was 76 and was a retired English professor at LSU, having taught there for 33 years. Rev. Don Mondello, Psi ’74 (Duquesne), died May 21 at the age of 86. Fr. Don was a monsignor in the Diocese of Greensburg, Pa. He was inducted as an alumnus brother in 1974. Pope John Paul II named him Prelate of Honor
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More obituaries can be found online at www.apd.org/chapter-eternal
Please notify the fraternity of any deaths of brothers by emailing APDKleos@APD.ORG and APDOffice@APD.ORG.
This page sponsored by Sam Galasso, Beta Delta ’60, Temple. www.APD.org
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CONVENTION 2021 Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center
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Newly Renovated Facility
Beautiful Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park is across the street from the convention hotel.
August 4–8, 2021
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Join Us at Summer Convention 2021 The Alpha Phi Delta Summer Convention is 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.
2021 Convention Activities: Nightly dinners, trivia night, hospitality room nightly, Alumnus Emeritus brothers luncheon Friday honoring brothers with 50 or more years in the fraternity, Military Brothers Recognition cocktail reception Friday, golf, Alumni vs. Undergraduate Softball Game, bocce, picnic lunch Saturday, memorial mass in honor of deceased brothers, Grand Awards Dinner Saturday. Convention information can be found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/198232796882552 or www.apd.org/convention
