THE 2022
Spirit of Xaverian Gala May 11, 2022 The Liberty Warehouse
Spirit of Xaverian Gala 2022 Gala Committee Lynn & Scott Anderson P'22 Joseph Ayoub '73 P'24 Lori & Carl Bambina '88 P'22 Danielle & Billy Basso P'24 Josephine & Frank Buono P'23 Pamela & Christopher Clark '87 P '20 '22 '26 Christina & Richard Conti P '21 '24
Mary Rizzuto-Galante P'07 '24 Gadeer & Frank Giordano '90 P '24 Robert C. Golden, Jr. '09 Janet & Michael Healy G'15 P'22 Joanna & Robert Ostrander P'20 '24 Diane & John Perrotta P'22 '25 Donna Seminara & John Maese '75 P'24
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
William A. Kennedy MD '81 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
William A. Kennedy MD, '81 is a boardcertified pediatric urologist and Chief of Pediatric Urology at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. He is also a Professor of Urology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Michael J. Longabardi '91 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Michael J. Longabardi '91 has been a coach in the NBA for almost 20 years. Michael is currently an Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings.
Thomas J. Garry, Esq. '87 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Tom Garry '87 is the managing partner of the Long Island office of Harris Beach PLLC. He served as New York State counsel for President Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign and participated in the 2020 Electoral College as an Elector for New York.
Chief Kenneth E. Corey '86 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Kenneth E. Corey '86 has served New York City for almost 30 years, and is currently the Chief of the New York City Police Department.
Dominique M. D'Onofrio P'21 '24 St. Francis Xavier Award
Dominique M. D'Onofrio P'21 '24 is the embodiment of what it means to be a Clipper Parent. Her never-ending love for her children has built her commitment to volunteerism and the importance of community which is evident in everything she does.
Congratulations to JOSEPH VERDE on being honored as the Spirit of XaverianAward Recipient We salute all of the other Distinguished Award Recipients! Our endless thanks to Xaverian for providing so many young adults with a nurturing environment of education and support!
Arthur L. Aidala, Esq. Law Offices of Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, P.C. 8118-13th Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11228 (718) 238-9898
546 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10036 (212) 486-0011
May God bless all the 2022 Spirit of Xaverian Gala honorees!
Bob '78 & Jeanne Alesi
Supporting the 'Spirit of Xaverian'
Philip E. Lian '66 & Joan L. Mueller
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors & Donors for Supporting the 2022 Spirit of Xaverian Gala Our Lady of the Narrows Sponsor Danielle & William Basso P’24 Bay Ridge Honda Josephine & Frank Buono P’23 Michele & Frank Galano P '21 '24 Filoncino Bakery • Paneantico Bakery • Royal Crown
The D’Onofrio Family St. Michael’s Sponsor Harris Beach PLLC William Kennedy, MD ’81 Rev. Robert Mucci ’75 Brother Theodore Ryken Sponsor Arthur Aidala Joseph Ayoub '76 P’24 Mary Rizzuto-Galante P’07 ’24 Chief Energy Robert C. Golden, Jr. ’09 Michael Longabardi ’91 Christopher Oliviero ’94 Wendy Rost & Douglas Rosenberg P’24 Donna Seminara & John Maese ’75 P’24
Brother Padraic Sponsor Pamela & Christopher Clark ’87 P’20 ’22 ’26 George L. Clark Realtors
Christina & Richard Conti P’21 ’24 Pegeen & Michael Costa ’76 Eileen & Thomas Garry ’87 Janet & Michael Healy G’15 P’22 Dina & Anthony Marsillo P’23 Gino’s Restaurant
Joan Mueller & Phil Lian ’66 Diane & John Perrotta P’22 ’25 David Shannon Florist
Invitation Underwriter Squad Security Brother Hilary Faculty Sponsor Vincent Iannelli ’68 P’03 Charles Johnston ’72 Paula & Kevin Winters P’22 Joanne & William Zucker ’75
Faculty Ticket Underwriter Nancy & Robert Anderson P’22 ’23 ’25 John Anzalone Berica Askew-Breier & Brandon Breier P’25 Pamela & Christopher Clark ’87 P’20 ’22 ’26 Michael Curti Marie Elaine DiNatale Dominique & John D’Onofrio P’21 ’24 Kathleen & Arthur Evans P’24 Joseph Giordano ’84 Robert C. Golden, Jr. ’09 Janet & Michael Healy G’15 P’22 Bruce Keeler ’65 Dina & Anthony Marsillo P’23 Stefanie & Francesco Megna P’25 ’28 Mary Rizzuto-Galante P’07 ’24 Wendy Rost & Douglas Rosenberg P’24 Donna Seminara & John Maese ’75 P’24 Jennifer Skylakos & Carlos Ribeiro P’25 Ralph Torrillo ’65 Tina & Carlo Trigiani G’15 P’23 Jeanine & Carlos Zafra P’25
Friends William Basso Angela & Frank Cammilleri P’16 ’24 Maria & Frank Catalano P’20 ’22 Kim & Brian Coleman P’18 G’18 Alana & Peter Duggan ’89 P’25 Alfred Fazio ’76 Vincent Gerardi ’63 JAM Industrial Supplies Catherine & Kevin Jamin ’87 Kennedy's Restaurant William Lavin ’61 P’ P’90 ’96 ’05 Levitch & Kriegsman, CPA Long’s Liquors Deacon Bill McNamara ’64 Mike Niamonitakis P’16 ’22 Linda Oliva P’21 Maureen & Patrick Regan P’25
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
The Xaverian Board of Trustees wishes to congratulate Joe Verde on receiving the Spirit of Xaverian Award and acknowledge his 52 years of dedicated service to Xaverian. We also congratulate tonight's honorees on their well-deserved recognition. Chief Kenneth E. Corey ’86 Thomas J. Garry, Esq ’87 William A. Kennedy, MD ’81 Michael J. Longabardi ’91 Dominique M. D’Onofrio P’21 ’24 Robert Alesi ’78 Rev. Michael J.S. Bruno, S.T.D ’03 Katheleen Sullivan Coen P'14 '16 G'14 Michael Costa ’76 Frank Espinosa Steven Galetta ’75 Anthony Grosso ’70 Neil Hall ’66 Brother Lawrence Harvey, CFX, Chairman
Michael Kawas ’77 Philip Lian ’66 James Lynn ’79 Cara Macksoud G ’92 Francis J. Mirabello, Esq. ’72 Christopher Oliviero ’9 Salvatore J. Russo, Esq. ’74 Ruel Stephenson ’88 Michael Strianese ’74 Anthony Stumbo, Esq ’93 Kevin Thompson ’70
Xaverian's Administration congratulates the honorees of the 2022 Spirit of Xaverian Gala and commends the leadership of our President, Mr. Robert Alesi '78.
Congratulations to our son Jakob Anderson '22 on graduating from Xaverian! Next stop: Liberty University for aeronautics/commercial pilot program! Love, Mom and Dad!
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Prof. & Mrs. William A. Neri, Esq. '00 Congratulate all of the honorees on their distinguished recognition.
To our Sister-In-Law, Dominique D'Onofrio, Our family is extremely proud of you. It's wonderful to see your hard work being recognized. Congratulations. Keep up the great work! Angie, Vinny & Maria, Jerry & Elena, Patricia, Mary Jane & Greg, Lucy & Ron
Congratulations to all the Honorees Especially Dominique D'Onofrio Her generosity abounds!
Congratulations to Dominique D'Onofrio Continue to make us proud Jennifer + Harry '85 Joseph '18, Nicholas '19, Julianna '21
To My Wife Dominique, I am amazed at everything you do! Love, John
To My # 1 Cheerleader I am Very Proud of you! Congrats! Penelope
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
To My Mom, Congratulations on the award. You are truly amazing. I am blessed to have you. Love Your Favorite Son, Giovanni
Your Kindness and Love for me and your never-ending support are all I can ever want. I am proud you are my MOM. Love your #1 Son Billy
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PANEANTICO Bakery & Cafe 9124 Third Avenue | Brooklyn, NY 11209 | 718.680.2347
ROYAL CROWN Bakery & Cafe 1350 Hylan Blvd | Staten Island, NY 10305 | (718) 668-0284
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
Congratulations to tonight's honorees! The Longabardi Family
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
Celebrating the 'Spirit of Xaverian' The Maese Family John Maese, MD '75 Donna Seminara, MD Rose Maese '24
Celebrating Xaverian & tonight's honorees Christopher Oliviero '94
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
The Clark Family Pam, Christopher '87, Ryan '20, Kristin '22, Matthew '26
Congratulations to tonight's honorees! Charles Johnston '72
Congratulations to all of tonight's honorees! Steven Maffei, Esq. '87 Steven Maffei, Jr. '20 Nicholas Maffei '24 Steven J. Maffei, Esq. 8512 Bay 16th Street | Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 491-9397 | (844) 308-7898 (fax) | (917) 592 5469 (Mobile)
In Memory of Robert C. Golden '64 Who Lives On Through the Lives He Touched Robert C. Golden Jr. '09
Congratulations to our dear friend, Thomas J. Garry,
on being honored with the Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award!
Best wishes for your continued success!
CONGRATULATIONS And Best Wishes
Thomas J. Garry, Esq.
And To
All of Tonight’s Honorees
Douglas & Wendy Rosenberg
drosenberg@bpc.nyc
(718) 852-1616 x450
Congratulations to our friend, Thomas J. Garry!
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
The Visintini Family
Frank '84, Meryl, and Jonathan '18
Congratulations to tonight's honorees and
Xaverian's Class of 2022!
The Winters Family
Kevin, Paula, Mia '22, and Emma '22
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
Congratulations to our dear friend, Thomas J. Garry,
on being honored with the Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award!
Best wishes for your continued success!
Gus P. Nuzzolese, Esq. - Executive Managing Director & Associate Broker
Colliers International LI Inc. | 50 Jericho Quadrangle | Suite 110 | Jericho NY 11753 | M: 516 641 4876 (GUSN)
Congratulations Tom Garry A well deserved honor Richard M. Bivone, President RMB Electrical Inspectors, Inc. New York Board of Fire Underwriters (516) 396-0600
Congratulations Joe Verde and all the award recipients! Best wishes to President Alesi & the entire Clipper family Bill Zucker, Class of 1975
Congratulations to the 2022 Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Mr. Joseph Verde A great teacher, mentor, and friend. Father Bob Mucci, Class of 1975
Congratulations to tonight's honorees! William A. Kennedy, MD '81
Empire State Contractors is proud to support this year's
Spirit of Xaverian Gala!
Salvatore Nicchitta, Jr. '97
Tommy Nicchitta '97
Joseph Verde Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient
Honor Joe Verde's 52 years at xaverian! Text CLIPPERS to 243725 to make a donation in honor of Joe's 52 years at 7100 Shore Road!
Congratulations, Dominique D’Onofrio
Congratulations to our friend Tommy Garry!
The Jamin Family
Thank you for everything you do for the Xaverian Music Family Joseph & Ana Loposky & The MAX Program
Congratulations to Joseph Verde, Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient With a Special Happy Birthday Message to Kevin Sullivan, our teacher, mentor and friend!
Class of ’76 Members of the French (and 1 from the Russian) Section!
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
The Garry Family
Congratulations to tonight's honorees!
Phil Luzuriaga '01
Compliments of St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church
In Loving Memory of Rocco Basile, Class of 1986 Msgr. David L. Cassato Pastor
The Marsillo Family
Congratulations to our friend Tommy Garry!
Mike & Eileen Long & Family