Meet Your Grand Masters

We asked the fifteen Grand Masters from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction to answer a few fun questions....

Here are their replies:

Stephen W. Petri

CT

Hometown: Darien, CT

Lodge: Union No. 5

Valley: Bridgeport

Dream Job: Bowman for an America’s Cup team

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Robert Redford

Fun Fact: I was the high school state champion in the racewalk with national and state records in various distances

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Arrange a cigar and scotch/ bourbon social party with my Masonic brothers

Jeffrey D. Haass Sr.

DE

Hometown: Dover, DE

Lodge: Union No. 7

Valley: Lower Delaware

Favorite Actor/Actress: John Wayne

Current (or Last) Job: Haass’ Family Butcher Shop Inc.

Dream Job: I’m living my dream

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Have a family gathering

Stephen F. Oakley

IL

Hometown: Prairie Du Rocher, IL

Lodge: East No. 504

Valley: Southern Illinois

Dream Job: Forest Ranger

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? To heal the sick

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Mel Gibson

Fun Fact: I used to have long hair and ride a Harley

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Make a plan

Kenneth Roy Jr.

IN

Hometown: Evansville, IN

Lodge: Evansville No. 64

Valley: Evansville

Current Job: Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant (Retired)

Dream Job: U.S. Marshal

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? The ability to fly

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Benedict Cumberbatch

Richard Maggio

MA

Hometown: Tewksbury, MA

Lodge: William Parkman Lodge

Valley: Boston

Dream Job: Astronaut, to boldy go... I want James T. Kirk’s job!

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation

What advice would you give to your teenage self? 80% planning, 20% execution

Fun Fact: I saw Jimmy Hendrix play the Star Spangled Banner at the Boston Gahden (Garden for those of you outside Boston)

Richard M. Nadeau, DC

ME

Hometown: Lewiston, ME

Lodge: Webster Lodge No. 164 Tranquil Lodge No. 29

Valley: The Androscoggin

Favorite Band/Singer Bob Seger/ Silver Bullet Band

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Telepathy

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Stacey Keach

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Wear my face covering on the back of my head for another six weeks to pull my ears back to where they once were

Craig H. Maison

MI

Hometown: Traverse City, MI

Lodge: Traverse City No. 222

Valley: Michigan

Favorite Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Dream Job Yacht Salesman

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Brad Pitt

Fun Fact: When I sing a song, I make up words as I go if I can’t remember them

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Go visit my children and grandchildren

Kenneth A. Clay, Jr.

NH

Hometown: Concord, NH

Lodge: Horace Chase No 72

Valley: Concord

Favorite Movie: Rudy

Dream Job: Teacher

Hobby: Golf

Best event attended as a Master Mason or Grand Master: When I was coroneted a 33° Mason

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Work hard, study hard, and enjoy the ride!

Robert V. Monacelli

NJ

Hometown: Hackettstown, NJ

Lodge: Azure Masada No. 22

Valley: Northern New Jersey

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Tom Hanks

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Walk into a bank wearing a face covering and watch the reaction

Dream Job: Conduct a symphony orchestra

Fun Fact: I love to sing in the shower, out of the shower, anywhere in fact

William M. Sardone

NY

Hometown: New York, NY

Lodge: Composite No. 819

Valley: New York City

Favorite Actor/Actress: Robert De Niro

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Alan Alda

If you could choose anyone, who would you like to have as a dinner guest (living or deceased)? Mom and Dad

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Go to lodge

Richard A. Dickerscheid

OH

Hometown: Hamilton, OH

Lodge: College Hill - Harry S. Johnson No. 641

Valley: Cincinnati

Favorite Band/Singer: Rush or Korn/ Freddy Mercury

Current (or Last) Job: Commercial Truck Repair Shop Owner

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Ron Howard

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation

Thomas Gamon IV

PA

Hometown: Schwenksville, PA

Lodge: Perkiomen No. 595

Valley: Reading

Favorite Band/Singer: Patsy Cline

First Job: Lumber Yard Worker

Current (or Last) Job: Electrician

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Myself

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open

Gary S. Kaufman

RI

Hometown: Providence, RI

Lodge: Redwood No. 35

Valley: Providence

Favorite Actor/Actress: Sandra Bullock

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? To fly as fast as a speeding bullet

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Dustin Hoffman

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Less work and more play

Fun Fact: I really love to be outdoors sailing, canoeing, camping

Stuart V. Corso

VT

Hometown: Danville, VT

Lodge: Washburn No. 92

Valley: Central Vermont and Burlington

Current (or Last) Job: General dentist, owner of Danville Dental Group. Retired from this Jan 2018

Dream Job: Dentist for movies: making the special, movie specific, dental work for actors

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Probably Don Knotts!

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Live your life fully and your goals will be achieved.

Kenneth C. Gorgen

Hometown: Sussex, WI

Lodge: McKinley No. 307

Valley: Milwaukee

Dream Job: Chef

If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Power to grant wishes

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Tom Hanks

First fun thing you’ll do once COVID restrictions are lifted: Go to a crowded movie theater