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Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 21, 2026

Grand Marshal Celia Vollmer

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The Brentwood Parade Committee

wishes to thank:

Grandstand Sponsor

Heartland Business Park

Our 2026 Signature Sponsors

Concern Housing

Congressman Andrew Garbarino

Farrell’s of West Islip

Heartland Business Park

Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes

Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.

USA Emergency Board-Up & Restoration Services

A very generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous

Benefactors

All Deposits of LI

Brentwood Fire Department

Flowers by Chazz/Brentwood Florist

Sir Winston Realty

US Mortgage Corporation and

Everyone who participated in the planning of this annual event

St. Anne’s RC Church/Campbell’s Bakery/RSVP Tuxedos

Suffolk County Police and Auxiliary Police

The Town of Islip and Parks Department

American Legion Joseph Loefﬂer Post #1006

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!

Andy Como

Heidi De Piazzy

Ellen Edelstein

Rupert Farquharson

Shauna Henderson

2026 Parade Committee Members

Michael J. Grant, Jr. - Chairperson

Sharon Hoover

Edward J. Kelly

Kevin O’Reilly

Bill Menendez

Mike Sgroi

Manny Troche

Life Members

Pauline Cuevas

Butch Jennings

Tim Pollock*

Kathy Ryan*

Life Members

Kay Schmidt

Maria Scott

Sue Tully

George Talley*

*deceased

Celia Vollmer 2026 Grand Marshal

In twenty-two years at the Brentwood library, Celia Vollmer has ﬁlled countless roles including workplace safety trainer, supervising the computer department, hiring and scheduling pages, and, most recently, as community outreach coordinator. This most recent position has allowed her to combine her passion for the library with her energetic support for local organizations.

One of Celia's proudest moments was the start of the library's partnership with Suffolk County Community Service. After becoming certiﬁed as a community service agent in 2004 when the program began, Celia led the program for 8 years; years in which 62 students completed probation community service, 50 graduated from high school, 35 were accepted to college, 12 continued their education at technical colleges, and one enrolled in medical school. 6 were hired to work at the library.

Besides offering a constructive alternative to incarceration, every hour of community service saves Suffolk County residents more seventy tax dollars. In the course of Brentwood Public Library's partnership with Suffolk Probation, 2,785 hours of service were completed and $200,000 saved. Most importantly lives, were changed. Supported and mentored by library staff members, formerly struggling students achieved academic, career, and life success.

Celia Vollmer has been an American Red Cross volunteer for over 14 years. She is the Feeding Lead for the Mass Care Logistics Team on Long Island, Disaster Action Team Supervisor, and Red Cross Ambassador. Through the American Red Cross, Celia has provided mass care throughout Greater New York and has participated as a medical team leader for the NYC Marathon, Strike Team Leader for the Papal Visit, and a scene lead for over 600 ﬁres, home explosions, gas leaks, bomb explosions, apartment/condo ﬁres, and snow storms on Long Island and NYC. During COVID-19, Celia volunteered at the Suffolk Community College Grant Campus COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution center on her days off. She also distributed food, clothing, and toiletries to residents. In 2014, Celia was recognized by the Long Island Red Cross with its highest honor, the Clara Barton Leadership Award.

Celia’s love for her community can be seen in her enthusiastic volunteer work for the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Brentwood Historical Society, NYS Mentoring Partnership at Brentwood Hemlock Park Elementary School, MBK Mentor, Boy Scouts of America, Civil Air Patrol, Brentwood School District PTA, Suffolk Region PTA, NYS PTA Parents as Reading Partners Committee, and the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Library Council Committee where she served as chairman. Celia has also served as a Chairman of Long Island Blood Services as well as supplies coordinator for Pronto of Long Island. She is the former Director of Education for Brentwood Summit Council. In both her role at the Red Cross and other groups, Celia has become known for her engaging workshops and seminars.

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

1972

Bishop John R. McGann

1976

James J. Duffy

1981

Marian Repetti

1984

Sister John Raymond

1987

John Fleming

Hon. John L. Barry

John B. Tyrell

Rev. William Singleton

Thomas J. Daly

Robert Matherson

Thomas J. Hackett

Rev. Thomas A. Judge

Sister Joan de Lourdes

John F. Middlemiss, Jr.

Thomas Murphy

Bernard T. Callan

William A. Sharkey 1992

Arthur J. Schiller

James P. Melton

Thomas W. Koyles 1995

Daniel G. Scott

John T. Ryan

Anna K. Schmidt 1998

Georgia Grant

Hon. Caesar Trunzo

Hon. John Cochrane 2002

David Medina

George Roach

Augustin Medina

George M. Talley

John Kennedy

Edward M. Tully, Jr.

In Memoriam

This page is dedicated to the memory of

1998 Grand Marshal

Cofounder of Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes

Founding Parishioner of St. Luke’s RC Church

Founder of Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

First Dispatcher of Brentwood Legion Ambulance

Philanthropist

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 2025 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Grand Marshal Celia Vollmer

From the Chiefs, Officers and Members of the Brentwood Fire Department

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With loving thoughts we dedicate this page to

Michael J. Grant, Sr. & Georgia Grant

Husband, Father, Grandfather and Wife, Mother, Grandmother

Parade Founder in 1969 and Great-Grandmother

Michael & Eileen Grant

Michael & Joelle ● Kevin & Dakota

Michael, Riley, Caleb Collins

The Late Patricia & Robert Flynn

Caroline ● Stephen ● Meghan & Riley Jameson

Colleen & Michael Kelly

Caitlin & Kevin Mainville ● Zach & Brighid ● Michael & Myra ● Matthew & Ally ● Daniel

Mairead, Connor

Anthony Charlotte, Alaia, Anialish, Delvin

Eileen & William Lyons

Liam & Alexsa ● Colin ● Luke

Alison & Brian Casey

Erin ● Logan & Kimberly ● Emmett & Julia ●. Gavin & Ashley

Jaxxton Isabella

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Congratulations! to our friend

Celia Vollmer

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 • Logan Casey • Jessica Mayotte Matthew Wells • Kevin P. Grant • Stefanie Buda Directors

Margarita Harold Ofﬁce Administrator

Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes Inc. Brentwood, NY 631-273-4443

Michael J. Grant and Thomas A. Marinello Funeral Home LLC Coram, NY 631-732-6969

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The Brentwood Principals & Supervisors Committee

Brentwood Teachers Association

A Union Fostering Success Through Quality Education

Congratulations to Grand Marshal Celia Vollmer and special thanks to the Parade Committee!

Thank you to the Brentwood Teachers who take part in the parade with enthusiasm and pride.

BTA Executive Officer:

Kevin Coyne, President

Jerry Martusciello, Executive VP Emeritus

Ann Lackner , 1st Vice President

Bill VanderBeek, 2 nd Vice President

Anthony Nuara, 3rd Vice President

Andy Acunzo, Secretary

Joe Roderick, Treasurer

Mass at St. Anne’s March 21, 2026

And the parade begins…

Firehouse Fun

Post-Parade

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Our Services

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To all marching in the annual Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade... especially our middle school bands and State Champion Green Machine Marching Band!

May your day be filled with music, color, and a little extra magic from the arts.

THE BRENTWOOD UFSD PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Ángel A. Pérez, Coordinator

Alyssa Sitler, Assistant Coordinator

Milissa Borneman & Jeanette DeJesus, Office Staff

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Congratulations to the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Celia Vollmer

It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate Celia, this honor is truly well‑deserved. Celia’s steadfast commitment to the community shines through her work with the Brentwood Public Library, her service with the American Red Cross and her unwavering dedication to helping others. Her impact continues to inspire and uplift the Brentwood community and beyond.

We Celebrate Your Achievement, Celia. Thank you for leading with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

Islip–Smithtown Branch www.islipnaacp.org

My Heartiest Congratulations to the 2026 Brentwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and to Grand Marshal – Outstanding Community Member Celia Vollmer