Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade 50th Anniversary Journal
1968-2018
Honoring Grand Marshal Rich Loeschner
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
CAMPBELL’S BAKE SHOP 794 SUFFOLK AVE. BRENTWOOD, NY 11717 631-273-7959 FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS!
The Brentwood Parade Committee wishes to thank: Sponsors - Suffolk Transportation Services and a friend who wishes to remain anonymous All who participated in the planning of this annual event All our advertisers for their generous support St. Anne’s RC Church for offering the Mass of Peace Suffolk County for the assistance of the Police and Auxiliary Police The Town of Islip and especially the Parks Department The American Legion’s Joseph Loeffler Post #1006 Campbell’s Bakery for their delicious contributions Wenner Bread for their generous donations ViNardo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Gino’s Fashion Tuxedos And a very special thank you to the men and women of the Brentwood Fire Department for the use of their facility on parade day and for the continuing help and support they generously give to this committee! Parade Committee Members Michael J. Grant, Chairperson Harry Allen Pauline Cuevas Heidi De Piazzy Ellen Edelstein Edward J. Kelly Jason Klosowicz Liam Lyons Bill Menendez Tom O’Hara
Joseph Pollachek Tim Pollack Bill Schwarz Tara Schwarz Mike Sgroi George Talley Manny Troche Sue Tully
Life Members Kay Schmidt Kathy Ryan Maria Scott
Richard Loeschner
2018 Grand Marshal
Richard Loeschner has been a part of the Brentwood School District for over seventeen years, serving in various administrative capacities. He was appointed Superintendent of Schools in July 2017. After teaching mathematics for fifteen years, Mr. Loeschner came to Brentwood High School as the Mathematics Department Head. He was promoted to Assistant Principal at North Middle School before returning to the High School as the Associate Principal. He later was named Principal of South Middle School before returning to the High School as Principal for seven years. In 2016, Mr. Loeschner was nominated for and received the New York State High School Principal of the Year award. He has been credited with leading the High School through significant challenges and turning the school culture around. Under his guidance, the graduation rate increased by 17 percent, with approximately 85 percent of the graduating class attending two or four year colleges. Mr. Loeschner is a strong believer in a trustful, happy and loving learning environment. He attends as many extracurricular and special events as possible. He makes himself available to administrators, faculty, staff and students. He has managed to succeed in doing his administrative work, as well as building relationships with students and the Brentwood community. Mr. Loeschner has been married to the love of his life, Annemarie, for over thirty years and he couldn’t be more proud of his three wonderful children; sons Richard and Christopher, and daughter Emily.
Brentwood Parade Committee PO Box 578 Brentwood, NY 11717 631-273-4443
Hon. Michael J. Grant Founder and Past Grand Marshal
Past Grand Marshals 1969 Hon. Edward U. Green, Jr. Esq
1970 Hon. John L. Barry
1971 Rev. Thomas A. Judge
1972 Most Rev. Bishop John R. McGann
1973 John B. Tyrell
1974 Hon. Michael J. Grant
1975 Sister Joan de Lourdes, CSJ
1976 James J. Duffy
1977 Rev. William Singleton
1978 Hon. Peter J. McGowan
1979 - 1980 John F. Middlemiss, Jr. Esq
1981 Marian Repetti
1982 Thomas J. Daly
1983 Thomas Murphy
1984 Sister John Raymond, CSJ
1985 Robert Matherson
1986 Bernard T. Callan
1987 John Fleming
1988 Hon. Patrick G. Halpin
1989 Thomas J. Hackett
1990 William A. Sharkey
1991 Kenneth Rourke
1992 Arthur J. Schiller
1993 James P. Melton
1994 Thomas W. Koyles
1995 Daniel G. Scott
1997 Anna K. Schmidt
1998 Hon. Michael J. Grant Georgia Grant
1999 Hon. Caesar Trunzo
2000 Hon. John Cochrane
2001 Hon. John C. Gallagher
2002 Augustin Medina David Medina
2003 Rev. Gerald Twomey Rev. Lawrence Duncklee
2004 Sisters of St. Joseph
2005 John Kennedy
2006 Michael J. Grant, Jr.
2007 George Roach, Esq
2008 John J. Carney
2009 George Talley
2010 Thomas O’Brien
2011 Lt. Col. Msgr. Thomas Malloy
2012 Maria J. Scott
2013 Hon. Steven J. Flotteron
2014 Thomas O’Hara
2015 Joseph Bond
2016 Edward Tully, Jr.
2017 Jay Satenstein
This page is dedicated to our dearly departed Past Grand Marshals
Founder and twice Grand Marshal Hon. Michael J. Grant (1974 & 1998)
1969 Hon. Edward U. Green
1970 Hon. John L. Barry
1971 Rev. Thomas A. Judge
1972 Bishop John R. McGann
1973 John B. Tyrell
1975 Sister Joan de Lourdes
1976 James J. Duffy
1977 Rev. William Singleton
1979-1980 John F. Middlemiss, Jr.
1981 Marian Repetti
1982 Thomas J. Daly
1983 Thomas Murphy
1984 Sister John Raymond
1985 Robert Matherson
1986 Bernard T. Callan
1989 Thomas J. Hackett
1990 William A. Sharkey
1992 Arthur J. Schiller
1993 James P. Melton
1994 Thomas W. Koyles
1995 Daniel G. Scott
1996 John T. Ryan
1997 Anna K. Schmidt
1999 Hon. Caesar Trunzo
2002 Augustin Medina
2002 David Medina
2005 John Kennedy
Congratulations! to our friend
Richard Loeschner Our Promise A staff that is courteous and helpful Facilities that are clean and comfortable Services handled with respect and dignity A price you can afford - Michael J. Grant, Jr. Michael J. Grant, Sr.
Georgia J. Grant
Founders Michael J. Grant, Jr.
Brian T. Casey Daniel Scott Directors
Amanda Fulton
“Turn to a friend�
Brentwood, NY 631-273-4443
Coram, NY 631-696-0909
With loving thoughts we dedicate this page to
Michael J. Grant Sr. Husband, Father, Grandfather and Founder of the
Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1969
Georgia J. Grant Michael and Eileen Grant Michael & Kevin
Patricia & Robert Flynn Caroline, Stephen & Meghan
Colleen & Michael Kelly Caitlin, Brighid, Michael, Matthew & Daniel
Eileen & William Lyons Liam, Colin & Luke
Alison & Brian Casey Erin, Logan, Emmett & Gavin
Congratulations to 2018 Grand Marshal Rich Loeschner
from 2017 Grand Marshal Jay Satenstein
Congratulations Rich! Best wishes, Mick & Sue Tully
Congratulations to
Richard Loeschner 2018 Grand Marshal and
The Entire Parade Committee ______________________________________ Commemorating the 102nd Anniversary of the
Easter Rising of 1916 ______________________________________ Best Wishes George L. Roach, Esq. Past Grand Marshal 2007
Brentwood Teachers Association A Union Fostering Success Through Quality Education
Congratulations to Grand Marshal Rich Loeschner! Special thanks to the Brentwood Teachers who take part in the parade with enthusiasm and pride for our Brentwood schools and the wonderful Brentwood community. BTA Executive Officers Kevin Coyne, President Donna McStay, Executive Vice President Jerry Martusciello, Vice President Kris Curran, Vice President Bill VanderBeek, Vice President Robin Steneck, Secretary Dina Protus, Treasurer
Rich Loeschner
CONGRATULATIONS
Sincerely, Brentwood Public Library
BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717 (631) 273-7883 • brentwoodnylibrary.org
Congratulations Rich Loeschner
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Grand Marshal Richard Loeschner
From the Chiefs, Officers and Members of the Brentwood Fire Department and Explorer Post 150
The Rotary Club of Brentwood congratulates
Richard Loeschner May you continue to be a source of strength for our Brentwood community. An honor well deserved.
The Sisters of St. Joseph are proud to join the Brentwood community in honoring
Richard Loeschner at the 50th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
1725 Brentwood Road, Building 4 Brentwood, NY 11717 631.273.1187 www.brentwoodcsj.org
Congratulations Rich Loeschner 2018 Grand Marshal
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Grand Marshal Dinner
Feb. 28, 2018 Proclamation honoring the 50th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Rich and Annemarie Loeschner
Suffolk County Police Emerald Society Pipe Band
Mass honoring the Grand Marshal Fr. Stanislaw Wadowski - Pastor, St. Anne’s RC Church
Thanks to the OďŹƒcers and Members of the Brentwood Fire
Department and to Ken Hughes & Fred Windsor for all you do.
Through the years
Michael J. Grant - Parade Founder
Roisin Dubh 1998 - still with marching with us!
Hon. Patrick G. Halpin - 1988 Grand Marshal Michael & Georgia Grant - 1998 Grand Marshals
Congratulations Grand Marshal
Rich Loeschner
Bruce Fabrizio Certified Public Accountant (631)273-0526 brucefabriziocpa@yahoo.com brucefcpa.com
Congratulations
On The 50th St. Patrick’s Day 2018 Parade &
Richard Loeschner Grand Marshal
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Brentwood NY Islander Lions Club 42645 Jason Klosowicz: Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Advisor
Patricia Klosowicz: Committee Chair
On behalf of the Scouts, Leaders, Committee and Parents of Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Venturing Crew 371,
Congratulations and Best Wishes to
Richard Loeschner On being the 2018 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal In recognition of your devoted work to the community of Brentwood, Through your years of service with the Brentwood School District, and your tireless efforts to improve the lives of the youth in our community. Thank You!
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Congratulations to the
Brentwood Parade Committee and
Grand Marshal Rich Loeschner on the
50th Anniversary of the Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Congratulations to our 50th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal
Rich Loeschner Brentwood School Superintendent
Steven J. Flotteron
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2018 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade
See you next year - March 23, 2019!
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