The e-journal for the 26th Annual La Salle Spring Gala. See all the slides.
Read about the gala: http://www.lasalleacademy.org/26th-annual-gala-honorees/
6. 2017 Spring Gala Committee
Hon. Salvatore Alamia ‘59* Stephon Barnes ‘97*
Martin J. Cottingham ‘88* David DeVera ’85
Carl Gambino ‘76* Frank Grippi
Thomas Issing ’74 Dr. T. Howard McGee ’58*
Gerry McNamara ‘72 Kerry Owens
Dennis J. Pfennig, Ph.D. ’58 George Scharpf ‘58*
Anthony Spina Nicholas J. Vendikos
Robert J. Welsh ’55
*Denotes LSA Board Trustee
Gala Co-Chairs
Salvatore LaRocca ’82* & Vincent Tese ‘60
10. Lasallian Friend Sponsors
The Cunningham Family
Madison Square Garden
National Basketball
Association
Pat & George Scharpf ‘58
11. Lasallian Patron Sponsors
John Beckelman, Sandler O’Neill +
Partners
Capital One Bank
Mary Ellen & James Duffy, Esq. ’54
Fanatics
Carl Gambino ‘76, Signature Bank
12. Lasallian Patron Sponsors
Dr. Catherine L. Guerriero
Stephen Lessar
Lois Jean & Richard P. Libretti ‘60
Drs. Ellen & T. Howard McGee ‘58
Under Armour
13. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
Bridgehampton National Bank
Stephon W. Barnes ’97
The Cooper Union
Martin J. Cottingham ‘88, Avison Young
Mark & Joanna Chehi
Anthony Colucci, Esq.
Cyrus Capital Partners LP
Joseph D’Angelo ’48
Deloitte Corporate Restructuring Group
14. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
Kim & Kevin Doyle
James Dunne, Sandler O’Neill + Partners
Figli di San Gennaro, Inc.
Geto & deMilly Inc.
Korn Ferry
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Manhattan College
Capt. Gerard McNamara ‘72
Colleen Molter, QED National
15. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
New Era Cap Foundation
Matthew McCrosson ’68, PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Anna Murray, TMG e-Media
Print Digital Plus
Denis Reynolds
The Scarry Family
Valley National Bank
The Watson Hotel
The Weeks Lerman Group
16. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS
19. The Cunningham Family
extends their hearty congratulations to
La Salle Academy and the Christian Brothers community.
We salute our 26th Annual Spring Gala Co-Honorees!
George Delagrammatikas
Richard P. Libretti ‘60
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66
Sean Cunningham ’75 & Thomas Cunningham ‘71
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23. Congratulations to La Salle Academy’s 26th Gala Honorees
J. EDWARD “JOE” CECALA ’66
THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY
James ’41 Tom ’71 Sean ’75
RICHARD P. LIBRETTI ’60
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And to the Educator of the Year
GEORGE J. DELAGRAMMATIKAS
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Cooper Union
ELLEN & HOWARD McGEE ’58
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27. The Scarry Family
Jack – 1952
Bill – 1959
And the rest of the Scarry Family
Best wishes and always remember
“We are La Salle”
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31. 440 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-581-8100
www.thewatsonhotelny.com
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41. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS
42. Congratulations to our dear friend, Richard Libretti
You are a blessing in our
lives and to those many
children you have
supported and mentored
over the years. Your impact
has been profound and life
changing for countless
young men and their
families.
- Colleen, JJ, Mike & Kassie
48. In Honor of Thomas Cunningham
and The Cunningham Family
With Best Wishes and Gratitude,
GwenandGeraldAdolph
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51. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE LASALLE ACADEMY HONOREES.
WE ESPECIALLY EXTEND OUR SINCEREST BEST WISHES TO OUR DEAR FRIEND,
RICHARD LIBRETTI.
HE IS A TRUE FRIEND; ALWAYS CARING, COMPASSIONATE, GENEROUS AND DOING
FOR OTHERS.
CONGRATULATIONS, RICHARD! WE LOVE YOU!
Rosemarie Bosek
Annette Esposito and Norman Abbate
Roberta and Rick Maida
Lucille and Ed Nipoti
AnneMarie and Nick Santoriello
55. Lasallian Friend Sponsors
The Cunningham Family
Madison Square Garden
National Basketball
Association
Pat & George Scharpf ‘58
56. Lasallian Patron Sponsors
John Beckelman, Sandler O’Neill +
Partners
Capital One Bank
Mary Ellen & James Duffy, Esq. ’54
Fanatics
Carl Gambino ‘76, Signature Bank
57. Lasallian Patron Sponsors
Dr. Catherine L. Guerriero
Stephen Lessar
Lois Jean & Richard P. Libretti ‘60
Drs. Ellen & T. Howard McGee ‘58
Under Armour
58. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
Bridgehampton National Bank
Stephon W. Barnes ’97
The Cooper Union
Martin J. Cottingham ‘88, Avison Young
Mark & Joanna Chehi
Anthony Colucci, Esq.
Cyrus Capital Partners LP
Joseph D’Angelo ’48
Deloitte Corporate Restructuring Group
59. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
Kim & Kevin Doyle
James Dunne, Sandler O’Neill + Partners
Figli di San Gennaro, Inc.
Geto & deMilly Inc.
Korn Ferry
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Manhattan College
Capt. Gerard McNamara ‘72
Colleen Molter, QED National
60. Brothers’ Boy Sponsors
New Era Cap Foundation
Matthew McCrosson ’68, PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Anna Murray, TMG e-Media
Print Digital Plus
Denis Reynolds
The Scarry Family
Valley National Bank
The Watson Hotel
The Weeks Lerman Group
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64. Proudly Supports
La Salle Academy
26th Annual Spring Gala
& Scholarship Dinner
Honorees
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala
Richard Libretti
Tom Cunningham
Sean Cunningham
James Cunningham (posthumously)
Professor George Delagrammatikas
67. The Cunningham Family
extends their hearty congratulations to
La Salle Academy and the Christian Brothers community.
We salute our 26th Annual Spring Gala Co-Honorees!
George Delagrammatikas
Richard P. Libretti ‘60
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66
Sean Cunningham ’75 & Thomas Cunningham ‘71
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71. Congratulations to La Salle Academy’s 26th Gala Honorees
J. EDWARD “JOE” CECALA ’66
THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY
James ’41 Tom ’71 Sean ’75
RICHARD P. LIBRETTI ’60
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And to the Educator of the Year
GEORGE J. DELAGRAMMATIKAS
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Cooper Union
ELLEN & HOWARD McGEE ’58
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76. Thanks to the Brothers for your dedication to teaching
and providing a terrific education.
Anthony J. Loscalzo ‘63
Loscalzo & Loscalzo, P.C.
225 West 34th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10122-1124
(212) 505-9080 (office)
(646) 349-3790 (fax)
(917) 601-0173 (mobile)
E-Mail: aloscalzo@loscalzolaw.com
Web: www.loscalzolaw.com
ATTORNEYS PROVIDING SUCCESSFUL REPRESENTATION FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS SINCE 1969
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78. Congratulations to our dear friend
Richard Libretti
on receiving this year’s
LASALLIAN MEDAL
This award is well deserved for all your hard work &
dedication to La Salle Academy.
Susan & Andy Cott
79. The Scarry Family
Jack – 1952
Bill – 1959
And the rest of the Scarry Family
Best wishes and always remember
“We are La Salle”
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83. 440 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-581-8100
www.thewatsonhotelny.com
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97. Congratulations to our dear friend, Richard Libretti
You are a blessing in our
lives and to those many
children you have
supported and mentored
over the years. Your impact
has been profound and life
changing for countless
young men and their
families.
- Colleen, JJ, Mike & Kassie
103. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS
105. Dear Dad/Poppi,
We are so proud of all of your
accomplishments, dedication toward your
family, friends, and changing the lives of so
many!
One of life’s greatest gifts is making a
difference in the lives of others, and thank you
for being the person that you are!
Love you so…
Danielle, R. Jae, Bobby, Rosalia, Robert, Mia,
Jack and Jolie
XOXOX
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110. The Cunningham Family
extends their hearty congratulations to
La Salle Academy and the Christian Brothers community.
We salute our 26th Annual Spring Gala Co-Honorees!
George Delagrammatikas
Richard P. Libretti ‘60
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66
Sean Cunningham ’75 & Thomas Cunningham ‘71
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114. Congratulations to La Salle Academy’s 26th Gala Honorees
J. EDWARD “JOE” CECALA ’66
THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY
James ’41 Tom ’71 Sean ’75
RICHARD P. LIBRETTI ’60
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And to the Educator of the Year
GEORGE J. DELAGRAMMATIKAS
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Cooper Union
ELLEN & HOWARD McGEE ’58
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118. The Scarry Family
Jack – 1952
Bill – 1959
And the rest of the Scarry Family
Best wishes and always remember
“We are La Salle”
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120. 440 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-581-8100
www.thewatsonhotelny.com
121. Dear Dad/Poppi,
We are so proud of all of your
accomplishments, dedication toward your
family, friends, and changing the lives of so
many!
One of life’s greatest gifts is making a
difference in the lives of others, and thank you
for being the person that you are!
Love you so…
Danielle, R. Jae, Bobby, Rosalia, Robert, Mia,
Jack and Jolie
XOXOX
125. …we put Manhattan in the palm of your hand!
Keep up the impressive
tradition of serving students as
they learn and enrich their
lives.
Congratulations!
Steve Caspi
126. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS
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132. 440 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-581-8100
www.thewatsonhotelny.com
142. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS
145. The Cunningham Family
extends their hearty congratulations to
La Salle Academy and the Christian Brothers community.
We salute our 26th Annual Spring Gala Co-Honorees!
George Delagrammatikas
Richard P. Libretti ‘60
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66
Sean Cunningham ’75 & Thomas Cunningham ‘71
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149. Congratulations to La Salle Academy’s 26th Gala Honorees
J. EDWARD “JOE” CECALA ’66
THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY
James ’41 Tom ’71 Sean ’75
RICHARD P. LIBRETTI ’60
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And to the Educator of the Year
GEORGE J. DELAGRAMMATIKAS
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, The Cooper Union
ELLEN & HOWARD McGEE ’58
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154. The Cunningham Family
extends their hearty congratulations to
La Salle Academy and the Christian Brothers community.
We salute our 26th Annual Spring Gala Co-Honorees!
George Delagrammatikas
Richard P. Libretti ‘60
J. Edward “Joe” Cecala ’66
Sean Cunningham ’75 & Thomas Cunningham ‘71
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156. HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA HONOREES
Honors Well Deserved and Well Earned
The Cecala & Blackburn Children,
Grandchildren AND GRAND NEPHEWS & GRAND NIECES
Sixteen Strong
THE LEGACY AWARD
“Papi joe” CECALA ‘66
LASALLIAN MEDALS
RICHARD LIBRETTI ‘60
JAMES CUNNINGHAM ‘41
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM ‘71
SEAN CUNNINGHAM ‘75
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
GEORGE DELAGRAMMATIKAS