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Congratulations To all of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Honorees, Inductees & Scholarship Recipients Senator Jay Costa Democratic Leader Senate of Pennsylvania April 6, 2014 Dear Friends, May I start by acknowledging the passing of Joe Natoli, our past president and co-founder of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian Sports Hall of Fame. As we all know, Joe started the famous Morningside Bulldogs in 1950, one of the winningest sandlot teams in youth football history. His leadership and vision will be missed by all. Tonight we honor high school seniors who have excelled in sports and academics from western Pennsylvania. For 28 years, we’ve been fortunate to have one of the best scholarship grant programs in Pennsylvania; and I thank all the sponsors, benefactors, and advertisers who make this program possible. My thanks to the members, board of directors, and program committee for their tireless work on this annual event. Keep the dream alive for these young student athletes. I hope that you will enjoy this evening’s program. Salute! Sincerely, John Gaetano Pittsburgh Chapter President KEEP THOSE FEET MOVIN’ PLUG THAT HOLE HIT THE GAP SHOULDER TACKLE Those are some of the words Joe Natoli would belt out to his players during his 29 years as head coach of one of the winningest football teams in the country. Along with longtime assistant head coach, Baz Fitzpatrick, they wrote the book on youth football in Pittsburgh and produced many fine men and athletes whose lives and careers were shaped by the discipline and hard work they learned during their days with the Bulldogs. Joe’s love for the community was demonstrated by his many years of public service. His legion of friends and two great sons will never let his enthusiastic spirit be lost. 2 3 Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1986 - Standing Left to Right; Pete Dimperio, Jr., Bruno Sammartino, Joe LaQuatra, Tito Francona, Bob Pompeani, M.C., Franco Harris, Joe Natoli. Seated Left to Right; Andy “Kid” DePaul, Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi, Joe Walton. Inset; Peter Dimperio, Sr. (Posthumously) 1987 - Standing Left to Right; Bobby DelGreco, Dave Giusti, Sam “Skippy” Schipani, Nick Sansotta. Seated Left to Right; Mike Lucci, Mayor Richard S. Caligiuri, Vito “Babe” Parilli. Inset; Aldo “Buff” Donelli 4 Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1988 - Standing Left to Right; Larry Bruno, Charles “Corky” Cost, Tony Liscio, Tim Patterson. Seated Left to Right; Chip Ganassi, Augie Donatelli, Carmen Notch (Pernatozzi), Larry Lucchino. Inset; Sammy Angott (Posthumously) 1989 - Standing Left to Right; Art Colamarino, Joe Buffone, Terry Hanratty, Dick Hoak. Seated Left to Right; Lee Sala, Peggy Galiffa, Gene Tenace. Inset; Arnold Galiffa (Posthumously) Inset; John Deni (Posthumously) 5 Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1990 - Standing Left to Right; Bob Pellegrini, Tom Clements, Glen Garver, John Pelusi, Jr. Seated Left to Right; Fred Wyatt, Dr. Fred Cox, Baptiste “Bap” Manzini. Inset; Dick Cassiano Inset; Joseph Marconi 1991 - Standing Left to Right; James Zerilla, Harry Toscano, Chad Calabria, Chuck DeVenzio. Seated Left to Right; Roger Valdiserri, Dick DeVenzio. Inset; Joseph Zerilla (Posthumously) 6 Inset; Frank Emanuele (Posthumously) Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1992 - Standing Left to Right; Oland “Dodo” Canterna, Jimbo Covert, Lindy Lauro. 1993 - Standing Left to Right; Emil Boures, John DeFazio. Seated Left to Right; Guy DeLuca, Leo Nobile, Fred Zangaro Inset; Guy (Buddy) DeLuca 7 Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1994 - Standing Left to Right; Jim DeStout, Jr., (representing Jim “Chippy” DeStout), Joe Fusco, Carl DePasqua. Seated Left to Right: Foge Fazio, Chuck Fusina. Inset; Jim “Chippy” DeStout 1995 - Left to right; Frank Polito, Janet (Cercone) Scullion, representing Dan Cercone, Sal Sunseri. Inset; Dan Cercone 1996 – Top; Armand Niccolai (Posthumously) Bottom Left; Rollie Massimino Bottom Right; Mark Talarico 8 1997 – Left to Right; Anthony “Red” Celender, John “Cinney” Cinicola, Jr., Benny “Bucky” Palermo Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 1998 - Standing Left to Right; Joseph R. Gasparella, Ernest J. Borghetti, Dr. Raymond J. Fioroni 1999 - Left to Right; Lou Bizzaro, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Pete Colangelo 2000 - Standing Together Left; Rocco Coniglio, James Masserio. Standing Alone Right; Joe Chiodo 2001 - From Left to Right; Vince Perri, Bill Daddio (Posthumously), Val Jansante (son accepted award) 9 Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 2002 Anthony “Tony” Turici (Posthumously) 2004 Ray Campanelli (Posthumously) 2007 Gino Cimoli 10 2002 Joe Montana 2005 Peter Taglianetti 2007 Dave Palone 2003 George Federici (Posthumously) 2003 Donald “Dee” Rizzo 2004 Walter “Pete” Antimarino 2005 Joe Bellante 2006 Joe Haering 2006 John Gaetano 2008 Mark Mangino 2008 Albert Amelio 2009 Buddy Malone Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees 2009 Len Matarazzo 2012 Tony Lonero 2010 Dan Marino 2012 Mark Recchi 2010 John Rosato 2011 Mr. Joe Colella (posthumously) 2011 Tony Bartirome 2012 Louis D. Ruscitto 11 Man of the Year Awards Richard S. Caligiuri 1987 MAN OF The YEAR Justice Stephen A. Zappala 1988 MAN OF The YEAR Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio 1991 WOMAN OF The YEAR John V. Milantoni 1992 MAN OF The YEAR Joe Laquatra 1993 MAN OF The YEAR Louis Piconi 1994 MAN OF The YEAR Joseph Piccirilli 1995 MAN OF The YEAR Therese Rocco 1998 WOMAN OF The YEAR Armand C. Dellovade 1999 MAN OF The YEAR Charles “Corky” Cost 2000 MAN OF The YEAR George R. Zambelli, Sr. 1996 MAN OF The YEAR 12 Ernest Preate 1990 MAN OF The YEAR Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr. 1986 MAN OF The YEAR Louis Coccoli, Jr. 1997 MAN OF The YEAR Eugene J. Barone 1989 MAN OF The YEAR Man of the Year Awards Dennis Astorino 2001 CO-MAN OF The YEAR Ron Violi 2004 MAN OF THE YEAR Stella Cindrich 2008 WOMAN OF THE YEAR Louis Astorino 2001 CO-MAN OF The YEAR Joe Natoli 2005 MAN OF THE YEAR Dr. Patrick DeMeo 2009 MAN OF THE YEAR Anthony Bucci 2002 MAN OF THE YEAR Ralph J. Papa 2006 MAN OF THE YEAR Dan Marino 2010 MAN OF THE YEAR Guy Mattola 2003 MAN OF THE YEAR Lou Grippo 2007 MAN OF THE YEAR Dr. Mark Sangimino 2011 MAN OF THE YEAR Louis D. Ruscitto 2012 MAN OF THE YEAR 13 Chapter Honors Founders Award Dan Marino, Sr., 1986 Pascal “Pat” Nardelli, 1987 Frank J. Lucchino, 1988 Frank Santamaria, 1991 Tony Ferraro, 1993 John Gaetano, 1999 Don Bacco, 2000 Joe Emanuele, 2001 Anthony DiNardo, 2006 Special Recognition Award Philip Macri, 1987 John Fischetti, 1988 Marc Randazzo, 1993 Anthony Ficcari, Jr. 1996 Melanie Vaccari, 1997 Sportsman of the Year Lou Duva, 1997 Paul Spadafora, 1999 Carmen Salvino, 2000 Serafino “Foge” Fazio, 2001 Donald “Dee” Rizzo, 2003 Mike Eruzione, 2004 Robert Capozzolo, 2005 Kelly Pavlik, 2008 Sportswoman of the Year Amy Palmiero-Winters, 2007 Legal Professional Judge Pat Tamilia, 1994 Judge Paul Zavarella, 1995 Judge Robert Gallo, 1996 Judge Mary Ann Cercone, 1997 James Amato, Esq., 1998 Judge Joseph A. DelSole, 2000 Caroline Roberto, Esq., 2001 Robert D. Barozzini, Esq., 2002 Robert DelGreco, Jr., Esq., 2003 Martin Lazzaro, Esq., 2005 Joe Pass, Esq., 2006 Charles and Lou Caputo, 2011 Business Professional Louis D. Astorino, 1994 John Seretti, 1995 Joe Faccenda, 1996 Luigi Spinabelli, 1997 Michelle Fabrizi, 1998 Russell Cersosimo, 1999 Richard Stanizzo, 2000 Anthony Sinatra, 2002 Janet Cercone Scullion, 2003 Al Vento, 2004 Joe Dentici, Sr., 2006 Bob Tudi, 2007 William Amelo, 2008 Ernie Ricci, 2011 Medical Professional Dr. Jack Failla, 1994 Dr. Frank Costa, 1995 Dr. Pat DeMeo, 1996 Dr. Alfonso Costa, DMD, 1997 Dr. Vincent Petraglia, D.O., 1998 Dr. Francesco Santucci, 1999 Dr. Ronald Pellegrini, 2000 Dr. Massimo Trucco, 2001 Dr. Philip R. Ripepi, 2002 Dr. Robert Labriola, 2003 Dr. John Cancelliere, 2004 Dr. Antonio Ripepi, 2005 Dr. Lidia Comini Turzai, 2006 Dr. Arcangela M. Lattari Balast, 2007 Dr. Michael Bonidie, 2008 Education Professional Joseph F. Lagana, Ed.D., 2006 Vito Di Salvo, 2007 Arts & Entertainment Tony Buba, 2001 Joe Natoli Community Achievement Sam Mastromatteo, 2006 Sam Commendatore, 2007 Guy Buzzelli, 2009 Virgil Palumbo, 2010 John Perrotto, 2011 John Susi, 2012 Ben Urso, 2012 Heritage Award Anthony Sunseri, 2009 LEGENDS 1994 Louis DelMastro Paul Tomasovich Norman Frey John “Baz” Fitzpatrick Pat Tarquinio 1995 Myron Cope Bill Hillgrove Jim Leyland Don Graham Nellie King Garry Nelson 1996 Fred Ambrose Joe Schmidt Steve “Dirt” DiNardo Dick Groat 14 1997 Ralph Cindrich, Esq. Pierre LaRouche Jim Haslett Paul Martha, Esq. 1998 Cam Bonifay Bruce Keidan Chuck Tanner 1999 Elmer Gray Chuck Klausing Jim O’Brien 2000 Bill Fralic Chuck Noll 2001 Mike Wagner 2002 Bob Friend 2003 Craig Wolfley 2004 Dave Wannstedt 2005 Tom Loughran 2006 Joe Gordon 2007 Craig Patrick 2008 Jerry Conboy 2009 Ed Vargo 2010 John Brown 2012 Bob Junko Chapter Honors MAN OF THE YEAR Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., 1986 Richard S. Caligiuri, 1987 Stephen A. Zappala, 1988 Eugene J. Barone, 1989 Ernest D. Preate, Jr., 1990 John V. Milantoni, 1992 Joseph LaQuatra, 1993 Lou Piconi, 1994 Joe Piccirilli, 1995 George Zambelli, 1996 Lou Coccoli, 1997 Armand Dellovade, 1999 Charles “Corky” Cost, 2000 Louis and Dennis Astorino, 2001 Anthony Bucci, 2002 Guy A. Mattola, 2003 Ron Violi, 2004 Joe Natoli, 2005 Ralph J. Papa, 2006 Lou Grippo, 2007 Dan Marino, 2010 Dr. Mark Sangimino, 2011 Louis D. Ruscitto, 2012 WOMAN OF THE YEAR Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio, RSM, Dr.P.H., 1991 Therese Rocco, 1998 PRO ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Dan Marino, 1986 Tom Clements, 1987 Joe Montana, 1988 Jimbo Covert, 1990 Rocco Mediate, 1991 Missie Berteotti, 1993 John Mazza,1996 Paul Spadafora, 1998 Philip Ameris, 2001 Jim Morasca, 2012 SECOND WIND AWARD Chelsi Figley Jim Morasca, 2012 DOMINIC T. ROPPA MEMORIALAWARD Suzie McConnell Serio, 1988 Dan Marino, 1989 Roger Kingdom, 1990 Bruce Baumgartner, 1991 Fr. Domenic Olivieri, 1992 Frank Cignetti, 1993 Lanny Frattare, 1994 Kevin McClatchy, 1995 Kurt Angle, 1996 Jane Ferro, 1997 Jim Ricupero, 1998 Tony DiMarco, 1999 Gerard Sansosti, 2000 Louis Gaetano, 2001 Jules Melograne, 2002 Joseph DeNardo, 2003 Dan Marino, Sr., 2004 Augie Carlino, 2005 John DePaul, 2006 Frank Vittor, 2007 Frank M. DiLeo, 2008 Michael Morasca, 2009 Father Pierre Sodini, 2010 Guy Costa, 2011 John Giammarco, 2012 COACH OF THE YEAR John Cignetti, 1986 Pete Antimarino, 1986 Joseph Fusco, 1987 Lindy Lauro, 1987 Rudy Marisa, 1988 Don Yanessa, 1988 Gus Catanese, 1989 Greg Gattuso, 1990 Gus DeAugustino, 1992 John Calipari, 1993 Jim (Cerniglia) Rankin, 1994 Greg Gaffuso, 1995 Lou Falconi, 1996 Mike Mastroianni, 1997 Gene DeMarco, 1998 Mark Capuano, 1998 Gus Cantanese, 2000 Guy Montecalvo, 2001 Pat Tarquinio, 2002 John Gagliardi, 2003 Phil Martelli, 2004 Greg Botta, 2005 Greg Schiano, 2006 Lou Cerro, 2007 Terry Verelli, 2008 William Colosimo, 2009 Joe Rossi, 2010 Joe Lombardi, 2011 Tom Nola, 2012 Joe Massaro, Jr., 1996 Tommy Lasorda, 1997 Carmen Basilio, 1998 Chip Ganassi, 1999 James Duratz, 2000 Jerry Colangelo, 2001 Bruno Sammartino, 2002 Al Fondy, 2003 Bo Silvio, 2004 Angelo Cammarata, 2005 Vinny Paz, 2006 Bill Cardille, 2007 Daniel Pietrogallo, 2008 Donnie Iris, 2009 Joe Emanuele, 2011 Tom Savini , 2012 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Tony Aliucci, 1986 Al Lardo, 1987 Beth Natale, 1987 John Dasta, 1988 Cathy Torchia, 1988 Pamela Pitchok, 1989 Pia Pitchok, 1989 Paul Failla, 1990 Dante Calabria, 1991 Gina Nacarrato, 1995 Mike Vernillo, 1998 Mike Vernillo, 1999 Dino DiNardo, 2000 Bruce Gradkowski, 2000 Bob Tudi, 2001 Adam DiMichelle, 2002 Fred Bacco, 2003 John Pelusi, 2004 Dom DeCicco, 2006 Andrew Taglianetti, 2007 Frank Martellotti, 2009 P.J. DeMeo, 2012 COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR John Congemi,1986 A.J. Pagano, 1987 Mickey Morandini, 1988 Pat Santoro, 1989 Joe Del Sardo, 2005 Brock DeCicco, 2008 Kristen DiCiocco, 2011 FRANK A. SANTAMARIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Mario Andretti, 1990 Sonny Vaccaro, 1991 Jim Valvano, 1992 Angelo Dundee, 1993 Frank Santamaria, 1994 Joe D’Andrea, 1995 15 Chapter Scholarship Awards $1,500 1986 Lisa Abdoe Larry Carinci Lisa Marie Lorenzo David Pfaff Andrew Puglise Mike Stratos Anthony Tridico Karen Zeglinski $1,500 1991 Robert Casey Michael Cipoletti Robert Milacci Kevin Pechulis Aaron Riccitelli Steve Sharkady Victoria Terza Jennifer Torkish $2,000 1987 Fran Bellante Bob DeLisio Angela Mavrich Susan Pofi David Conn Michael Gambone Beth Natale Robert Pupi $1,500 1992 Kim Brozinski Adam Dunlap Shannon George Robbi Vignone $2,000 1988 Jeff Borroni David Colangelo Jeff DeLisio Tricia Fabian Scott Kozar Christina Palik Leslie Palmieri Jeff Rupert $1,500 1989 Melanie Antonio Michael Germani Michael Lena Cynthia Marko Kristy Nace Edward Payne Lewis Prenni Ivy Turner Richard Vaccaro $1,500 1990 Constantine Hnarus Amy Jankowski Michael Killian Jeanine Megahan John Muza James Natale Thaddeus Wilson 16 $1,500 1993 Lesley Brown Emily Dorean Samuel Unglo Joseph Zipay $4,000 1994 Chad Breindal Shannon Cairns Matthew Heirenon Tom Palko L. Antonio Stillings $4,000 1995 Kelly Carvallis April Laviere Kevin Masci Amie O’Neal $4,000 1996 Jill Herzberger Jennifer Dallmus Cynthia Lowe Sarah Miller Nicole Palmer $4,000 1997 Denise Mueller Jeffrey Florian Timothy Krofchik Daniel Moran $4,000 1998 Nicholas Cecchini Sarah Haynes Ashley Koliscak Matt Onufrak $4,000 1999 Alessia Essig Joseph Grosky Joshua Lamberto Christy Gustas $4,000 2000 Stacey Demento Jaime Cyprowski Chris Lohr Timothy Wharton Casey Peters $4,000 2001 Joe DiRenzo Amanda Schachter Marko Fonzi Joseph Trott $4,000 2002 Lauren Bean Marissa Toma Channah Zapotoczny Jaime Linder Anthony DiNardo $4,000 2003 Boris Mezhinsky Karl Shaginaw Brad Yates Cassandra Boni Brett Turk Jaime Pirillo Jeffery Tomaino $4,000 2004 Brady John Bielewicz Marissa Evankovich Heather Patterson Leah Marmo Jessica Tirone Allison Patrick $4,000 2005 Bianca Mia Morelli Aaron Pacazi Lurene McDonald Andy Schleihauf Maria Caligiuri Richard Earliwine $4,000 2011 Ryan Boccabella Benjamin Morasca Krista Roberto Michael Rush Jesse L. Descutner Dustin Fuller $4,000 2006 Jenna Gilbreath Michael Ferraro Nicholas Petrillo Kellie Gustas Nicholas Godart Lindsay Kennedy $4,000 2012 Olivia Pascazi Jaydyn Morrison Elizabeth Lucci John Horvath Particia Conn Sabrina Filipek Don Lauren Simpson $4,000 2007 Kory Imbrescia Ashley Gill Steven Removick Kali Thesis Sadie Curtis $4,000 2008 Megan DePrimio John Sigg, III Jordan Sirianni Vincent Smith Sidney Hale Nathan Barry Joelle Yamber $4,000 2009 Lane Sasala Moira Scott Deanna DiRado Mark Schrecengost Tim Donegan Julia Stockman $4,000 2010 Dean Dinell Alanna Beers Laura Shute Rebecca Shute Jenna Gigliotti Andy Stefko Brianna Kidd Chapter Scholarship Award Benefactors James Duratz Scholarship James Duratz is a businessman who actively engages in many endeavors. He headed the Meadville Master Antenna Company which was recognized as a pioneer in the development of cable television. In his “spare time”, Jim has held several positions in local and county government in Crawford county. He is a member of the Pitt Golden Panthers, and has been a big contributor to Pitt projects. Don Bacco Memorial Scholarship Donald Joseph Bacco was born on December 14, 1929 in Lawrenceville, PA. He was the son of Joseph Guy and Alberta Emma Miller Bacco. After graduating from Schenley High School in June 1947, Don enlisted in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He served as a Corporal until his discharge in 1956. He worked for Washington Trust Bank in uptown, where he met his wife of 51 years, Antoinette Nicastro. He later was co-owner of an auto wrecking business in Bethel Park and was currently owner of South Hill Vacuum Center. Don is father to Donald Joseph Bacco, Jr. and Lynn Marie Bacco-Laird. He and his family lived in South Oakland until mid 1962 when they moved to Greentree. Don was an avid bowler and went on many annual bowling tournaments. He was also very involved with his children’s sports and served as little league coach for his son’s team and also helped coach his daughter’s softball team, receiving a coaching award. He also assisted with the Morningside Bulldogs football team and served as chairman from 1971 – 1973 until the team was dismantled. Afterward he started publishing the Leash, a newsletter for former Bulldogs. He was actively involved with numerous Italian organizations in the Pittsburgh community, including serving on the board of directors for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Officer of the local chapter, Umberto DiNardo Council #116 of the Sons of Columbus and past President and Board Member of the Circus Saints and Sinners – Bob Prince Tent. His pride and joy over the past four years was his only grandchild, Joseph “Joey” Daniel Bacco, who was born in 2003. Don was a true family man. Ed Aiello Scholarship As a retired Vice President of Global Insurance for H.J. Heinz, Ed brings with him a distinguished forty-three year career where he held many positions in Finance and Treasury. While at Heinz, Ed was responsible for the establishment and administration of both direct writing and reinsurance captives in onshore and offshore domiciles including Bermuda, Dublin, and Vermont. He remains the Chairman of both the Vermont and Dublin captives. His experience with Property, Casualty, Benefits and Alternative Risk solutions are invaluable to our entire organization. Zia Rosa Memorial Scholarship Ralph Cindrich established the Zia Rosa Scholarship in memory of his great aunt, Rose Scriva. Rose immigrated to the USA from Calabria, Italy and lived in Rochester Township, where she operated a small grocery store for many years. Known for her kindness to others and gentle spirit, this scholarship goes to a student from the Avella Area High School who emulates those qualities. Galardini Family Schloarship The Galardini family is proud to honor the many student athletes who have worked so diligently during their high school years to excel in both athletics and academics. As part of our proud Italian heritage, our family has always strived to keep the emphasis on a good education and a commitment to improving the lives of others. We hope this scholarship will be a catalyst to their future success. Joe Natoli Memorial Scholarship As a co-founder of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National ltalian Sports Hall of Fame and past president for a number of years, our local chapter is proud to fund this scholarship in Joe’s memory. Joe’s life was consumed with community service to young athletes, his family and legions of friends that crossed his path over the years. His commitment to youth sports was set in 1950 when he established the Morningside Bulldogs and coached the team for 22 years as it became the winningest youth (13, 14 and 15 year olds) football team, ever amassing 211 wins and 13 losses. This scholarship will keep the spirit alive in every studentathlete that is honored with this award. 17 AWARDS BANQUET PROGRAM AGENDA Event emcee Larry Richert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pittsburgh Police Color Guard OPENING REMARKS John Gaetano N.I.A.S.H.F. Pittsburgh Chapter President CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Presented by Steve Mazza, Scholarship Committee Chairperson James Duratz Scholarship Victoria Cotter Thomas Jefferson High School Ed Aiello Scholarship Don Bacco Memorial Scholarship Cassandra Maria DiRosa Hopewell High School Kaleigh Price Brashear High School Galardini Family Scholarship Zia Rosa Memorial Scholarship Hannah Spinoso Hopewell High School Maria Villotti Avella High School Joe Natoli Memorial Scholarship INVOCATION Father Pierre Sodini High School Athlete of the Year Gran Fetchet – South Fayette High School College Athlete of the Year Devin Street – University of Pittsburgh Coach of the Year Mike Sirianni – Washington and Jefferson College Pittsburgh Legend Mike Lange – Pittsburgh Penguins Dominic Roppa Award Paul J. Sciullo (posthumously) – Pittsburgh Police Business Professional of the Year Matt Pitzarella – Range Resources N.I.A.S.H.F. Second Wind Award Dan McCoy – USA Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion Dan Marino, Sr. Organized Labor Award John Vento - Veteran Trade Unionist Hall of Fame Inductees Tony Tarentino – Boxing Sam Rutigliano – Football Man of the Year Jason Grilli – Pittsburgh Pirates BENEDICTION Father Pierre Sodini 18 Noah Kai Seton-La Salle High School Grant Fetchet HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR When you hear the name Grant Fetchet, you think work ethic and winning attitude. These traits, instilled in him by his parents Donna and John, contributed to South Fayette’s first-ever state WPIAL football championship this year when, as running back and team captain, he rushed for a team-high 1,389 yards and 21 touchdowns. Grant is also the wrestling team’s captain and at 152 lbs. holds the school’s record for the most career wins. Other sports accolades include an invitation this year’s 40th Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic, WPIAL runner-up in wrestling, and varsity letterman. Grant is also an academic star. He is an honors student taking advanced placement classes and maintaining a 3.7 GPA, president of Library Club, member of student government, Teen Institute, and Future Business Leaders of America. He’ll be attending Columbia University in the fall and will be a player on the Ivy League university’s wrestling team, following in the steps of his older brother Mike. Now that wrestling season is over, he looks forward to homemade meals by his grandma and wants to travel to Italy. He plans on being a dentist and orthodontist, which he’ll be sure to attain based on his stellar record and work ethic. 19 Devin Street COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Former Pitt senior wide receiver Devin Street finished as the all-time top pass catcher in school history with 202 career receptions (on Oct. 26 at Navy with 9 receptions) and ranks third in career receiving yardage at Pitt with 2,901, only 160 yards shy of career leader Antonio Bryant (3,061 yards from 19992001). He had a career-high 166 yards on six catches (27.7 avg.) with two touchdowns at Duke and was named the ACC Receiver of the Week for his Duke 20 performance. He reached those career milestones despite being limited to 10 games due to two separate injuries and was still named All-ACC by the media and Honorable Mention All-ACC by league coaches. Devin was invited to the NFL 2014 Scouting Combine and timed between 4.46 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash during Pitt’s pro day workout for NFL coaches and scouts. He is from Bethlehem, PA, and a Liberty High School grad. Good luck to Devin and your prospects for the NFL Draft! Mike Sirianni COACH OF THE YEAR Mike Sirianni has become one of college football’s most successful head coaches during his 10 years at Washington & Jefferson College. After being named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for a fourth time in 2012, the 31st head coach in W&J history upped his career record to 93-21. Sirianni is second on the school’s all-time win list and his winning percentage (.816) is the best in program history. That winning percentage places is also tops among active NCAA Division III football coaches with at least 10 years of experience. Among all NCAA coaches (FBS, FCS, DII, or DIII), Sirianni only trails Ohio State’s Urban Meyer for the nation’s top winning percentage (10-plus years experience). He has guided the Presidents to a postseason appearance in eight of his 10 seasons, including seven NCAA playoffs (2004-2009, 2012). In 2010, W&J captured the ECAC Division III Southwest Bowl with a 54-41 victory over Franklin & Marshall. Seven years earlier, the Presidents routed Wilkes 41-19 to win the same ECAC bowl game. Sirianni’s squads have won at least nine games in eight of his years, including threestraight, 10-plus win seasons from 2006-08. The 2012 Washington & Jefferson College Presidents were Presidents’ Athletic Conference co-champions and earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs. W&J finished with an 8-3 record (7-1 PAC). Following the year, Sirianni was honored as D3football.com’s South Region Coach of the Year. Since Sirianni’s arrival at Washington & Jefferson, the Presidents have shattered over 100 individual or team offensive records. Sirianni has a knack for developing great quarterbacks as Brian Dawson ’03, Chris Edwards ’06 and Bobby Swallow ’09 hold nearly every record in W&J history. The trio combined to throw for over 27,000 yards and 280 touchdowns. W&J advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2008 and finished with an 11-2 overall record. Following a 35-29 victory over Christopher Newport in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs, the Presidents traveled to Mississippi and knocked off the South Region’s top seed, third-ranked Millsaps, 35-20. Washington & Jefferson set school records for total offense (6,118 yards) and points (532) during the 2008 campaign. The 11 victories marked the fourth time in six years that W&J reached double-digit win totals. In 2007, Sirianni earned his third Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year award after leading W&J to its ninth undefeated regular season (2nd under Sirianni) in school history. Washington & Jefferson ranked second in the nation in total offense (518.7 ypg) and fourth in scoring (46.2 ppg). The 2006 Presidents won the PAC title and won 10 consecutive games after dropping its season opener. Sirianni helped W&J reach the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs and his offense committed the fewest turnovers in the nation with only 10 in 12 contests. W&J finished the 2005 campaign with the sixth-best overall (501.8 ypg) and passing (327.3 ypg) offenses in NCAA Division III. W&J also finished fourth in the country with an average of 41.9 points per contest. In 2004, Sirianni, a former Washington-Greene County College Men’s Coach of the Year, helped W&J set a new school record with 12 victories after the Presidents advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time since 1995. W&J also strung together a school-record 12-game win streak. As the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 1999-2002, Sirianni brought yearly national recognition to W&J’s offensive unit. He is credited with the development of former W&J quarterback Brian Dawson, who finished his career with 10,259 passing yards, the fifth-highest total in NCAA Division III history. Washington & Jefferson ranked fifth in the country in total offense in 2000, averaging 500.8 yards per game. He helped Dawson lead all NCAA divisions (I, II or III) in passing efficiency with a rating of 201.5. In 1998, he served as the offensive coordinator at Wilkes, where he helped the Colonels achieve national rankings in pass offense and passing efficiency. Prior to coaching at Wilkes, Sirianni spent three years as the wide receivers coach at his alma mater, Mount Union. During his stint as a coach, the Purple Raiders won national championships in 1996 and 1997. Before his time at Mount Union, he also served one year on the staff at Ithaca as a graduate assistant coach, while earning his master’s degree in exercise and sports management. As a player, Sirianni was a three-year starter and two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection as a wide receiver and won a national championship in 1993. He also was a four-time conference triple jump champion on the Mount Union track team. Sirianni, his wife, Jennifer, and his daughters, Jenna and Jordan, reside in Hopewell, Pa. His brother, Nick, is the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers. 21 Mike Lange PITTSBURGH LEDEND Mike Lange is the radio play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Lange attended Sacramento State University where he earned his degree in broadcasting. He began his professional broadcasting career with the Phoenix Roadrunners and San Diego Gulls of the Western Hockey League. In 1974, Lange was hired by KDKA and the Pittsburgh Penguins and became the team’s radio play-by-play announcer. From that point on he became one of the most well-known personalities in the Pittsburgh community. In addition to his work with the Penguins, Lange also broadcast games with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the KBL Sports Network in 1986 and 1987 and handled radio/TV duties for the Washington Diplomats of the North American Soccer League. After 23 years as the Penguins’ lead television broadcaster, Lange signed on as the radio play-by-play announcer in 2006. He holds that position today. 22 Lange’s unique style and use of catchphrases after goals are scored are legendary in broadcast circles. Phrases such as, “Buy Sam a drink and get his dog one, too!” and “Scratch my back with a hacksaw!!!” are known by Penguins’ fans everywhere. In 2001, Lange was elected into the NHL Hall of Fame and received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his excellence in broadcasting. Lange is involved with numerous charities, particularly the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Pittsburgh Blues Festival. PAUL J. SCIULLO, II DOMINIC ROPPA AWARD PAUL J. SCIULLO, II NOVEMBER 26, 1972 – APRIL 4, 2009 Paul Sciullo, II was born on November 26, 1972, the youngest of three children. He was always surrounded by his very large family – aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He grew up on Pearl Street in Bloomfield, in the same house his father grew up in. Grade school at St. Joseph was just a short walk up the hill, and Paul spent his youth swimming at the Rec, playing street hockey in Osceola Park and baseball at Dean’s Field, now renamed Sciullo Field in his memory. He attended Central Catholic High school where he played both ice hockey and golf, and was captain of the hockey team. He earned an academic and golf scholarship to Duquesne University where he also played both golf and ice hockey. He was on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Paul never left Bloomfield, the working class Italian neighborhood where he grew up. And when he moved from his parents’ three-story row house off Liberty Avenue, he bought a home one block away to remain close to his parents, Paul and Julia and sisters, Laura and Julia. “Even after he moved, he came to this house every day at 4:30 for dinner,” said Sciullo’s father, Max. “He was always here. He was a good son. He was the love of our lives.” After graduation, Paul tried different jobs as an assistant golf pro and as a computer programmer and consultant. But he wasn’t satisfied. “He was making a lot of money, but he kept saying, “Mom, I’m not making a difference,” Julia Sciullo said. He told us he wanted to be a police officer. He made the biggest decision of his life when he decided to become a police officer for the City of Pittsburgh, joining the force in October, 2007. As a police officer, Bloomfield was part of his beat. He loved the community, and he wanted to do something for it. He was very dedicated to being the best cop he could be and he did so with the grace, dignity and pride that he always displayed. The day after his death, black ribbons hung from telephone poles along Liberty Avenue, the neighborhood’s main business district. Friends, too, grappled with the loss. His death leaves a terrible void, said Julia Sciullo. “But we’re not going to let it go to unhappy,” she said “When we start going there, we always go back to his life, not his death. He wouldn’t want us to go there. It’s so hard, but we have to be strong.” Paul received the highest honor presented by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the MEDAL OF VALOR, and the PURPLE HEART for his sacrifice on 4-4-09. Numerous scholarships, awards and philanthropic fundraisers have been established in his name. 23 Matt Pitzarella BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Matt Pitzarella serves as the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs with Range Resources Corporation where he has the lead responsibility for Range’s internal and external communications. Matt manages a staff of professionals who coordinate Range’s interaction with a number of various stakeholders to support Range’s responsible natural gas development operations, while functioning as the company’s primary spokesperson. Prior to joining Range, he held similar roles with NiSource, DQE and was a Senior Associate with Burson-Marsteller where he worked extensively on energy matters. In addition to his role at Range, he co-chairs the Marcellus Shale Coalition Communications, Education and Workforce Subcommittee and previously served as co-chairman for America’s Natural Gas Alliance’s Pennsylvania state affairs committee. 24 Shortly after joining Range, Matt lead the communications effort when Range becoming the first company in the nation to voluntarily disclose hydraulic fracturing fluids on a well by well basis. He also oversees the publication of Range’s Corporate Responsibility Report. Matt focuses on increasing shareholder value by developing and fostering relationships with people and organizations of all perspectives in order to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of responsible natural gas development by Range. Matt and his wife Samantha have worked with various civic organizations and boards across Pennsylvania. He is a Pennsylvania native, a father of three. Matt is actively engaged in the lives of his children and enjoys nothing more than weekends in Pittsburgh. Dan McCoy N.I.A.S.H.F. SECOND WIND AWARD Daniel McCoy is a native of Pittsburgh, a 2012 graduate of Fox Chapel High School and a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He is studying towards a career in rehabilitation science and sports medicine. Dan was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. At the age of six, Dan began playing sled hockey, an adaptive form of ice hockey for individuals with physical disabilities. He is currently the captain of the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Adult Sled team. At the age of 16, Dan was selected to the US Men’s National Sled Hockey team after playing two years on the US Junior Sled Hockey team. The National team competes in international and Paralympic competition. This is Dan’s fourth season with the team, which has competed in Canada, Japan, Norway, and Korea. He was named 2010 Rookie of the Year for US Men’s National Team. The US Men’s National team won two championships in 2012. The first was the International Paralympic World Sledge Hockey Championship in Hamar, Norway in March 2012. This was followed by another gold medal win in Calgary in December 2012 at the World Sledge Challenge. Dan was named MVP of the semi-final game against Norway following a two-goal performance. In January 2013, Team USA took first place in the 2013 USA Hockey Sled Cup. Recovering from a Mallory-Weiss tear of the esophagus just a week earlier, Dan played back-up wing on the first line. He scored 2 goals in the championship game to help lead the team to a 5-2 victory over South Korea. Dan was selected as a member of the 2014 Paralympic Sled Hockey team and traveled to Sochi Russia in March to compete in the 2014 Paralympic Games. Daniel had 2 assists and was a +3 in the tournament in which Team USA went on to win the Gold Medal with a 1-0 win over the host team Russia. In addition to sled hockey, Dan participates in Three Rivers Adaptive Rowing program as well as Achilles International Cycling program. He played goalie for his high school’s JV lacrosse team and enjoys adaptive downhill skiing. He also is an avid drummer and guitar player. 25 Mrs. Louise Costa JOE NATOLI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD For more than 40 years, Louise Costa has dedicated herself to volunteer community service. A life-long resident of the City of Pittsburgh, Louise has been an active and engaged volunteer and one of the leading voices for the Senior Citizen population in Western Pennsylvania. During her years of service, Louise Costa has served with more than a dozen boards and organizations dedicated to preserving services for and providing support to Senior Citizens. Her most rewarding work included her service as the Chairwoman of the Advisory Council to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. As Chairwoman for twenty years, Louise worked as a tireless advocate for the older adults of Allegheny County by informing and educating the public about the needs of older adults. Through her advocacy, Louise Costa has sought to ensure that all seniors in Western Pennsylvania have the support systems and services that they need to live full and enriching lives. She is a true champion of senior citizens in our region. In recognition of her long-time service to the community, Louise Costa was awarded the JC Penney Golden Rule Award to recognize her volunteer activities as well as the City of Pittsburgh Love Award. While Louise Costa is proud of all of the work that she has done during her lifetime of service, among her proudest and most rewarding achievement has been her work with the Larimer Avenue Social Club, 26 of which she served as President for many years. During her tenure, the Club, made up of hundreds of friends and neighbors who were born and raised in the Italian neighborhood around the Larimer Avenue area, gathered for monthly dinners, holiday events and special outings to share good times and fond memories. The Club also produced a newsletter that included recollections of life on Larimer Avenue in Pittsburgh. Though many of the neighbors, friends and families moved away from the neighborhood, Louise Costa worked to keep the ties between them tight. Her work ensured not only that these families and friends remained in contact, but that their memories and neighborhood history was preserved for generations to come. In addition to her broad community service, Louise Costa is a committed member of Pittsburgh’s ItalianAmerican community, serving on the Umberto DiNardo Sons of Columbus Board and as a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Caliguiri Lodge. Louise Costa has served for many years on the committee of the Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade, working to enlist, register and greet participants as they joined the parade line-up. She is, for many Pittsburghers, the face of the Parade. She was also named as Grand Marshall in tribute for her service to the Parade and the larger community. Mrs. Costa lives in the Point Breeze neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh and is the proud matriarch of her family of 6 children and 14 grandchildren. John Vento DAN MARINO, SR. ORGANIZED LABOR AWARD Veteran Trade Unionist John Vento, a veteran trade unionist, is the former secretary-treasurer of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, a position he held from June 1990 until his retirement in June 1994. Throughout his career, John has maintained a deep interest in politics, and has been very active in many campaigns at all levels. John served as the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s western Pennsylvania COPE (Committee on Political Education) director from 1965 to 1990, during which time he completed his labor studies courses at Penn State. He was awarded “Labor’s Man of the Year” from the Allegheny County Labor Council. Other awards include, Labor Recognition Award in 2002 and Lifetime Achievement Award from Allegheny County Democratic Committee in 2009. During WWII, John served in the Army in the 478th AAA AW Battalion. and, upon his return, began his labor career as Local 601 officer at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh. In 2010, John was appointed vice president and board member, WW II Veterans of Allegheny County, and has very instrumental in the construction of the WWII Memorial at the North Shore. John turned 90 in 2013 and still works every day at the Allegheny Labor Council as COPE director and is a member of UFCW Local 23. He resides in Penn Hills, and has two daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandkids. 27 Tony Tarentino HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BOXING Tony is a second-generation Italian American, one of seven children born to Sicilian immigrants John and Anna in 1930. He grew up in Bloomfield, where his sisters called him “street angel and house devil.” He played sandlot football at 15 against football great Johnny Unitas. A ball field brawl led the St. John’s parish priest to drag Tony into the school basement to meet boxing trainers to help Tony positively channel his energy. And the rest is history. From the age of 16 into his early 20’s, when he retired from boxing to raise a family, Tony racked up some impressive matches as an amateur boxer winning 64 out of 68 bouts and another 15 wins in 15 bouts when he became a professional wrestler in 1949. He won Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Title in 1947 and 1948; and in the same years was a National Golden Gloves semifinalist. He also won the Allegheny Mountain Boxing Championship in 1947. 28 He retired from boxing to raise five children with his late wife Doris, to whom he was married nearly 60 years. Even though he had a long career in the trucking industry, Tony always remained involved in boxing as a trainer for men and women, most notably Sal and Tony Laquatra, and Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou. Additional honors include being an inductee with Pennsylvania Golden Gloves and USA Boxing/ Allegheny Mountain Association Hall of Fames. Sam Rutigliano HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Rutigliano, the son of Italian immigrants, played high school football at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. [1] He played college football at Tennessee, where he roomed with future professional wrestling star Lou Albano,[2] and Tulsa. He coached at the high school level in New York. This included a stint at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY where he tried to change the school’s nickname from “Quakers” to the more masculine sounding “Falcons”. He then coached at the college level at Connecticut, Maryland and Tennessee before landing a professional football assistant coaching job with the American Football League’s Denver Broncos in 1967. He would be an assistant with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints over the next 11 years before being given the head coaching job for the Cleveland Browns in 1978. In his six and a half seasons with the Browns, Rutigliano compiled a 47–50 record. After being let go by the Browns, Rutigliano would serve as an analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN for three years. In 1988, he was given the head coaching job at Liberty University, a post he would hold for eleven years until retiring in 1999. Rutigliano would go on to be an assistant coach under Jack Bicknell with the Barcelona Dragons and Scottish Claymores, both of NFL Europe. Beginning in 2005, “Coach Sam” (as he is known as in Cleveland) became a Browns analyst for WKYC channel 3 in Cleveland (NBC), and also for SportsTime Ohio when it began operations in 2006. In 2011, he moved to WEWS-TV 5 (ABC) to become a Browns analyst. Over the next six years, Rutigliano was the coach of the famed “Kardiac Kids” Browns. He led the 1980 Browns to the AFC Central Division Championship. The final play of the Browns’ playoff game with the Oakland Raiders would be the most memorable moment in Rutigliano’s coaching career. Down 14–12 and within field goal range, Rutigliano decided to run one more play rather than kick a gamewinning field goal. The play, called “Red Right 88”, resulted in a game-ending interception. Despite the early playoff exit, Rutigliano received NFL Coach of the Year honors for the 1980 season. 29 Jason M. Grilli MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD & HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE At age 36, when most major league baseball (MLB) players have retired, Jason Grilli began a new phase of his career. As the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer last season, “Grilled Cheese” amassed 33 saves, seventh-best in the National League. As a proud Italian, Jason supports MLB’s initiative to promote baseball’s popularity in Italy. Says Jason, “I’m in the books in Italian baseball, and that’s good. MLB wants the game to grow globally, and I’m happy to be a part of that.” The 2013 campaign also marked Jason’s first selection to the All-Star team. He appeared in the Midsummer Classic at Citi Field in New York and pitched a scoreless inning. A week later, he was on the July 22 cover of Sports Illustrated. In 1996, while at Seton Hall, the Italian Baseball Federation invited Jason and another player to join the country’s Olympic team. Proud of his heritage and excited for the opportunity, Jason was honored with a parade in his hometown. When the players arrived in Atlanta, other players on the Italian team made it clear they did not want to play with Italian-Americans and threatened to boycott, so Jason and the other player left the team. As the son of ex-major league hurler Steve Grilli, Jason grew up in Baldwinsville, NY, near Syracuse, with an appreciation for his Italian heritage, which he traces to Florence and Naples. After attending Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ), where he earned recognition from Baseball America and the Big East Conference for his pitching, Jason was a first-round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants in 1997. In 2000, he made his big league debut with the Florida Marlins. Before joining the Pirates in 2011, he pitched for the Chicago White Sox; Detroit Tigers, appearing in the 2006 World Series; Colorado Rockies, where he got to know Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle; and Texas Rangers. Maintaining a commitment to his heritage, Jason was a member of Team Italy in the World Baseball Classics of 2006, 2009 and 2013. 30 Jason recalls, “I was in tears the whole way home. The good part of it was I got to see Italy, but the worst part of it was it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I didn’t get to play.” Nevertheless, the Olympic experience strengthened Jason’s pride in his heritage. “They say the more you hang around Italians, the more Italian you become. And that’s what I am. I’m an Italian.” Jason is also happily married to his wife, Danielle. They are the parents of two sons, Jayse, 6, and Jayden, 1. The Grillis show appreciation for their good fortune by being active in Pirates Charities. During the off-season, Jason and his family reside in Orlando, FL. 31 Donations from the Family and Friends of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame: 32 Alexander’s Bistro Joseph C. Lombard Dominic C. Abbott Guy Mattola Mario Aniretti Christine Mazza Robert D. Barozzini Steve Mazza Oland Dodo Canterna Michael Morasca Robert Capozzolo Joseph M. Natoli Jr. William (Bill) Cardille Edward A. Pace Ciccanti Restaurant Joseph J. Pass Frank J. Cignetti John H. Pelusi Jr. Ralph E. Cindrich Louis M. Perrotta Louis Coccoli Jr. Anthony Pivirotta Honorable Jay Costa Theresa Rocco Dennis Dapra Giuliano Rossi Armano C. Dellouade Louis D. Ruscitto Ronald Delvecchio Samuel Sanfilippo Joseph M. Emanuele Dr. Mark Sanfimino Tony Ferraro Frank A. Sirianni John Gaetano Beth Natale Stanley Dave Galardini Mark Stanley Dr. Joseph F. Lagana Robert F. Tudi Dave Levy Lidia Comini Turzai Tony Lisazo Fred Zangaro 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Congratulations Mom… On receiving the Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award Like Joe, you have dedicated your life to your family, community, heritage and our seniors. Thank you for enriching all of our lives. Your loving children, grandchildren, family and countless friends. Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion 40 41 42 43 Dear Mrs Costa Thank you for touching our hearts with your smile If it’s Italian... It’s at Sunseri’s 44 45 46 47 48 Congratulations Honorees, Inductees and Scholarship Recipients 8751 West 50th Street McCook, IL 60525 PH: 708-485-4800 1-800 331-MEAT FAX: 708-485-9600 www.fontanini.com Fine Italian Meats 49 50 All current officers and members of the Pittsburgh Chapter Nation Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. In 2002 I became a scholarship recipient while playing football at Aliquippa High School. Your generous gift allowed me to pursue a college education, eventually allowing me to graduate from the top of my medical school class at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With relentless drive instilled from an athletic upbringing and constant pursuit for knowledge, I can finally day that I have reached my goal by becoming a physician at a private practice in Orlando this year. I will never forget my roots and look forward to paying back my gift to others just as you all have done for me. May God bless you and your families, Anthony DiNardo, DO Aliquippa HS c/o 2002 51 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL LABORERS LOCAL UNION 373 WILLIAM BROOKS BUSINESS MANAGER DEAN SEDLER PRESIDENT/FIELD REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BROOKS VICE-PRESIDENT FIELD REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MURPHY RECORDING SECRETARY FIELD REPRESENTATIVE MATTHEW MCHUGH SECRETARY-TREASURER FIELD REPRESENTATIVE ED DOLBY EXECUTIVE BOARD FIELD REPRESENTATIVE LOVETT WILLIAMS, III EXECUTIVE BOARD JASON MARKOVICH SERGEANT-AT-ARMS NICK CHERRY DALE MOON LOVIE VENSON AUDITORS 52 53 54 Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award Congratulations Mom… Your loving family Joe and Alicia, Guy and Cathy Jay and Roxanne Paul and Kathy Greg and Debbie Mary Kay and Kevin Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Congratulations from the Officers and Members of Boilermakers Local Lodge 154 RAYMOND C. VENTRONE Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer JOHN J. HUGHES President -- Business Agent – Apprentice Coordinator MICHAEL J. VENTRONE Vice-President -- Business Agent -- Dispatcher MARK A. ANGLE Sergeant at Arms --Business Agent MARK E. JOHNSON Recording Secretary MICHAEL E. MASON, Executive Board Chairman – Business Agent MICHAEL A. BONNAR, Executive Board Trustee FRANK R. RAY, Executive Board Trustee SYE KELLY, Health & Welfare Trustee RYAN M. MILLIGAN, Health & Welfare Trustee 78 79 “Congratulations to Louise Costa for her years of service to the community and continued work on behalf of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.” Rich Fitzgerald Allegheny County Executive 80 Congratulations Uncle Tony Love, Gary and Tracey Simpson 81 82 Congratulations Matt 83 “Congratulations” to all the Honorees and Scholarship Recipients Attorney David J. Shrager 437 Grant Street Suite 617 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-969-2450 84 85 Kaleigh Congratulations on receiving this scholarship and your acceptance to Temple University. We love you and are so very proud of you. Pap & Grandma Sharon 86 Congratulations all Awardees and Scholarship Recipients!! Attorney Charles C. Gallo 564 Forbes Avenue Suite 1113 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 953-2219 87 Louis Caputo, Esq. 88 89 Complimenti a tutti! www.marmotechnology.com 90 91 Congratulations Dan McCoy USA Olympic gold 92 Congratulations to all Honorees and Scholarship Recipients Officers and Board of Directors Circus Saints and Sinners Bob Prince Tent www.circussaintsandsinnersclub.com 93 94 BEST WISHES Award Recipients from BILL MULLEN ALLEGHENY CO. SHERIFF *Paid for by the Committee to Elect Bill Mullen Sheriff LOCAL 165 Italian Specialities SPECIALTY CAKES & WEDDING CAKES • Rum Cake • Cannoli TONY MOIO, Proprietor 412-372-6700 • Fax: 412-373-6704 www.moios.com Jim Blatnick – Pres. Bill Bianchi – Vice Pres. Dan Rose Secretary Ray Walzer - Financial Secretary Vince Venturino - Treasurer 95 96 Robert B. 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