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Officers & Board of Governors

Meet The Officers & Staff

Christopher Loiacono

President

Anthony F. Giordano

Vice President

Lawrence E. Auriana

Treasurer

Patricia Manzo

Secretary

Board of Governors

Jason DeSena Trennert

Chair

Matthew Classi

Ralph Della Cava

Frank Fusaro

Dennis J. Loiacono

Anthony Massaro

Charles Mele

Salvatore M. Salibello

Michael D. Sapraicone

Dr. Thomas P. Sculco

Richard T. Warus

Steven Stella

Louis Tallarini

Ladies Auxiliary

Annalisa Perfetto

Chair

Dana Romita

Vice Chair

Eileen Tarantino

Secretary

Marissa DiMartino

Treasurer

Young Adults Auxiliary

Diana Picarella

Chair

Dr. Gabriella Scala

Vice Chair

Christopher Marazzo

Secretary

Dennis Mitola

Treasurer

Foundation Staff

Maria Palandra
Interim Executive Director

Carmen Damiani-Hacker
Associate Executive Director

Lisa Hoskins
Assistant Controller

Romeo Nesi
Dining Room Manager

Gene Raicovich
Beverage Manager

Juan Ramirez
Maintenance Manager

Antonella Recchia
Engagement Director

Jo Riordan
Membership Coordinator

 

Deanna Stinziano
Controller

Maria Wilson
Banquet Manager

Jan Vleeschouwer
Hospitality Manager

Marguerite Zappa
Executive Assistant

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2024 Grand Marshal&Honorees

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Gala 2025

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40th Anniversary Celebration

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The 2024 Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue


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