Spirit of Xaverian Gala 2015 Digital Journal

Spirit of Xaverian Gala Wednesday, November 18th, 2015, Metropolitan Pavilion

Cocktail Reception & Award Ceremony

“I had my first exposure to leadership at Xaverian and it gave me the desire to do more and reach a higher level. I learned the importance of hard work and a curious mind.”

— Ed Gilligan, Class of 1977 Thank you, Xaverian for the positive impact you had on Ed and, in turn, on American Express.

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Best Wishes Maureen Moore Bob ’64, Katie & Bobby ’09 Golden

God’s Blessing to this evening’s honorees: The Family of Edward P. Gilligan ’77 Joseph M. Corrado ’73 Chief James E. Leonard ’76 Michael J. Mennella ’64 Reverend Robert V. Mucci

Class of 1975 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient Pastor – St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church

Congratulates This Evening’s Honorees

May God Always Bless Xaverian High School!

With hearts full of gratitude, The Coen Family

CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL OF THE DISTINGUISHED HONOREES SMALL COLLEGE. BIG DREAMS.

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Matthews W. Daus, '86 Partner Pasqualino "Pat" Russo, '86; Genesis Parent, '13, '15 Senior Special Counsel

We can think of no more deserving alum than our very own Ed Gilligan ’77 to be honored with the Spirit of Xaverian Award.

The impressive level of Ed’s professional accomplishments and philanthropic contributions alone are enough to earn this accolade, but, for us, his classmates, it was Ed’s amazing sense of humor and great loyalty that we will remember most.

Ed, along with the entire Gilligan family, remain in our prayers.

May he enjoy the eternal light and salvation of Heaven!

—the Class of 1977

IANNELLI Construction Co Inc

Congratulations, Jim Mike, Denise & Grace Kelly

Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes To This Year’s Spirit of Xaverian Honorees

Spirit of Xaverian Award Recipient Edward P. Gilligan ’77 Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Joseph M. Corrado ’73 James E. Leonard ’76 Michael J. Mennella ’64 Reverend Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello Vicar for Development R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens and Futures in Education

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XAVERIAN‘S ADMINISTRATION congratulates the honorees of The 2015 Spirit of Xaverian Gala and commends the leadership of our President, Mr. Robert Alesi ’78.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Xaverian and the Recipients !

Special Congratulations to Joe Corrado.

Joe, Sorry we couldn’t share the evening with you.

Kudos and well deserved.

Besides being my cousin, you were always a great sounding board and mentor.

All the best to you and Debbie - Love Charlie Gilroy (Class of 1980), Camille and Family.

Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York • Local 94 I.A.F.F. AFL-CIO

Congratulations to this year’s honorees: James E. Leonard ’76 Edward P. Gilligan ’77 Joseph M. Corrado ’73 Michael J. Mennella ’64 James M. Slevin Vice President

Stephen J. Cassidy President

New York City Firefighters

“The Bravest”

Matthew M. DesJardin Queens Trustee

Edward Brown Treasurer

Vincent Speciale Manhattan Trustee

John G. Kelly, Jr. Brooklyn Trustee Chairman, Board of Trustees

LeRoy C. McGinnis Recording Secretary

Gerard Fitzgerald Health & Safety Officer Sergeant-At-Arms William Greco Bronx Trustee Eric Bischoff Staten Island Trustee Steven Tagliani Fire Marshal Representative

204 East 23rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10010

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 Spirit of Xaverian THE OSWALD FAMILY IS PROUD TO SUPPORT XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL

and Congratulates all of the Honorees We Applaud and Thank the Xaverian Administration and Faculty for All They do in The Pursuit of Excellence on Behalf of Every Student

 Dina and Frank Oswald Dean Oswald ’14

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Chris Hatgipetros Socrates Xanthopoulos Jonathan Avolio Steven Smith Bhavin Patel Gregory S. Lombardi Of Counsel Bradford Cooke Mara Romano

Main Office: 9118 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 120 Broadway 18th Floor New York, NY 10271 by appointment only Phone: 718-238-2400 Phone: 212-779-2400 Facsimile: 718-238-2116 Attorneys@gmlawny.com

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Wall Street Access Global Execution Services & Wall Street Access Money Management Services Congratulate: The Family of Edward P. Gilligan ’77 Joseph M. Corrado ’73 Chief James E. Leonard ’76 Michael J. Mennella ’64

May God bless all the 2015 Spirit of Xaverian Gala honorees!

Bob ’78 & Jeanne Alesi

Congratulations to Mike Mennella and all the Honorees

Verrazano Rotary Club

Congratulations to this evening’s honorees: Ed Gilligan ’77 & The Gilligan Family Joseph M. Corrado ’73 Chief James Leonard ’76 Michael J. Mennella ’64 And a very special thank you to Brother Denis Ryan, CFX who was a large part of my Xaverian education, may he rest peacefully.

The Visintini Family Frank ’84 & Merryl P’18 Jonathan – Class of 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2016 "Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools.

Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life."

Pope Francis

We are so proud of our son!

Eric Gutzeit, Class of 2016 Best Wishes, Gina and John Gutzeit and family

De Ville Bus Company Inc. Salutes all the distinguished honorees for their outstanding achievements!

Salvatore Ciliento, President, De Ville Bus Company Inc.

Congratulations to Xaverian’s Speech and Debate Team for an outstanding record.

Compliments to graduating seniors: Anthony Astarita, Nicholas Duca, Patrick Cognato, Will Kay, Isaac Jean-François

Special thanks to Brendan Gorman ’04, team moderator, for his tireless efforts, and his daily example that relentless determination and dedication get results.

Pay it forward gentlemen.

The Greco Family Michael-Scott G’14,’18 Gianna G’18

Compliments of St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church

Congratulations to all of this year’s Spirit of Xaverian honorees and best wishes for a successful gala.

Our thanks for all that you do in support of the Xaverian community.

Msgr. David L. Cassato Pastor 2154 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Sincerely, Francis and Sandra Lupo Class of 1968, Board of Trustees

At TD Bank, we’re happy to support the things that bring our community together.

TD Bank, N.A. | Equal Housing Lender

Bank United congratulates all of the 2015 Spirit of Xaverian Honorees!

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Congratulations to all of this year's honorees.

Bridging the Financial Gap… Turning Ideas Into Reality

Wye River is one of the nation’s leading independent

Brian Ingram ’89 and Sean Ingram ’87

Congratulates this evening’s honorees: The Gilligan Family Joseph M. Corrado – Class of 1973 Chief James E. Leonard – Class of 1976 Michael J. Mennella – Class of 1964

Congratulations to all of this year’s Honorees.

Jim Lynn, Class of 1979 Law Offices of James P. Lynn One Exchange Plaza 55 Broadway, 15th Floor New York, NY 10006 (212) 244-1770 jlynn@jlynnlaw.com www.jlynnlaw.com

Robert Coraci, Class of 1984 AutoExec Computer Systems, Inc. 64 Sand Lane Staten Island, NY 10305 718-442-1056 - Voice

In Loving Memory of Francesco Loccisano ’08 1990-2007 Forever Young

Empire Office Is Proud To Support

In Honor of Chief James Leonard and Deacon Kevin McCormack

XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Congratulations, Chief James Leonard!

From, The Mahaney Family

Senator Marty Golden Congratulates Xaverian Spirit Award Recipient Edward P. Gilligan ’77 Awarded Posthumously In grateful appreciation for his contribution and dedication to the Xaverian Community and the

Bernard McQuillan Distinguished Alumni Recipients for their dedication and support of the Xaverian Community Joseph M. Corrado ’73, James E. Leonard ’76, Michael J. Mennella ’64

7408 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11209 (718) 238-6044 www.golden.nysenate.gov

Save the Date….

Introducing…a new location Friends Jam Industrial Supplies - Mr. Ronald Fried Long's Wine & Liquors Mr. Salvatore Russo ’74

Alumni Golf Classic

Meadowbrook Golf Club Jericho, NY

May 7, 2016 Formal invitation to follow For More Information please contact the Advancement Office 718-836-7100 ext. 197