a better business for the future. Without the support of Luigi, Vincent, and all of our management team, we would not be the company we are now.”
Bottom row seated are Cav. Meccariello’s parents , Carlo and Alessandra Meccariello; Top row standing from right to left are Cav Meccariello’s Brothers and sisters; Maria, Vincenzo, Lucia, Joseph, Michele and Giovanni Currently, Mecc Contracting is a consistent force in New York City’s construction industry. The company specializes in maintaining gas, electric, and telephone utilities. They manage several contracts with the City of New York to sustain services, handle blackouts, emergency situations, and ensure the people of all five boroughs have the services they need to support their homes and businesses. Mecc Contracting, in their work with the local government, is committed to environmental and social responsibility to ensure that all of their work is consistently up to the standards of one of the most forward-looking cities in the country, this alone is no small task considering the requirements and building codes of New York are dramatically more stringent than most other areas.
Cavaliere Joseph Meccariello is driven by his motto that nothing is impossible when you strive for perfection. Meccariello gives himself wholeheartedly to everything he takes on, from his abundant charitable endeavors to the way that he leads his company. Mecc Contracting may be the product of years of dedication to impeccable service and quality, but more importantly, it is a testament to how companies can grow and blossom under incredible leadership. One of the most impressive aspects of Mecc Contracting, and the reason Meccariello claims is the foundation of their success, is the dedication and satisfaction of the 150 people who call themselves part of the Mecc Contracting family.
As he built Mecc Contracting, Joseph gave back in every way possible both in his hometown province of Benevento, Italy and throughout New York City. On October 9th 2005, Joseph Meccariello was awarded the title of Cavaliere Della Republica Italiana from Minister Mirko Tremaglia in recognition of his work and charitable contributions to his home province of Benevento. These contributions were not small feats and included such incredible endeavors as the design, construction, and donation of a chapel to La Madonne delle Grazie and the design, construction, and donation of a monument to Padre Pio in his hometown of Airola. In continued recognition of his work, Carmine Nardone, the president of Benevento Onorevole, awarded Cavaliere Meccariello the Golden Gladiator award in 2006, a very prestigious award given to only one member of the Mecc Contracting’s management team, which includes province per year for the recognition of their endeavors. Vice President; Vincent Melisi, General Supervisor; Pasquale Melisi, Company Manager; Giovanni Melisi, Joseph Meccariello is currently a member of the Columbus and Safety Manager; Paul Quiggle, spent years with the Citizens Foundation; the Chairman of the San Pasquale company working their way through the ranks to prove, Society; a committee member of the Inter-Club Moratti; just as Meccariello did, their talent, dedication, and president of the Associazione Sanniti Nel Mondo (elected work ethic. Today, Cavaliere Meccariello has 18 people in 2010); and serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Italian supporting the day to day management of his operation, American Cultural Association, founded by Meccariello including his Godson, Luigi Moccia, who serves as Mecc and several friends in 2007. He has received proclamations Contracting’s President. Meccariello attributes much of from the New York City Council and New York State Senate; Mecc Contracting’s success to Luigi, Vincent, and the Businessman of the Year awards from the Inter-Club Moratti other key members of his team, whom he speaks fondly and SS Cosma & Damiano Society; Man of the Year honors of in regards to their personality, determination, and from the Associazione Castlevetranesi D’America and San knowledge. “Luigi has been instrumental in building the Pasquale Society; Grand Marshall Honors for parades company into what it is today. He’s shown such leadership in Howard Beach and Province of Benevento; as well as and drive in developing his knowledge every day to create many other honors.