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2007 Hallof Fame Honorees The Hall of Fame Award is presented by Holy Cross High School to those unique individuals who in their private and professional lives exemplify the Holy Cross spirit of leadership, service and excellence. The Cross and Anchor Award is a special award presented by both Holy Cross High School and the Brothers of Holy Cross Eastern Province to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary accomplishments in a specific area or endeavor. On the evening of November 18, 2008, the following honorees took their place in Holy Cross history. RADM Kenneth Manning ‘59 “I emerged from Holy Cross intensely focused and fully aware that I was responsible for forging my own path.” Ken received a degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then served as an Ensign in the United States Navy where he was stationed on two destroyer escorts, finishing his service as a Lieutenant in 1967 to complete an MBA from American University. Over the next several decades, Naval duties and career paralleled one another. After leaving a prestigious position at W.R. Grace in 1987, Ken joined Sensient Technologies where he became Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, the corporation underwent twenty-one acquisitions, and currently operates in 70 countries. Ken received the Legion of Merit award in 1994, and retired in 1995 with the rank of Rear Admiral. Ken admits, however, that his primary focus is his wife, Maureen, and their six children. Georgiana Reese “I am so proud that the school thinks so much of me” Georgiana’s sincere interest in reaching out to others lead to her rising to the level of 1st Vice President before retiring in 2003 and becoming New York Community Bank’s Community Relations Consultant. Georgiana sits on at least eight or ten Boards in Queens at any given time and over the years she has received numerous awards for her outstanding contributions to the Queens community. A former member of the Holy Cross Board of Directors, Georgiana served as Co-Chair of the School’s 50th Anniversary Gala and remains a member of the school’s Institutional Advancement Committee. Thomas Girard ‘80 “The greatest thing about Holy Cross is that as a 45 year-old adult I can still come back and feel welcome and special.” In addition to being a member of the National Honor Society, during Tom’s senior year, he was named basketball MVP and the school’s most dedicated athlete. Tom majored in Accounting at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, and earned a Masters in Finance from Fordham University in 1990. He has held prestigious positions in Peat Marwick, JPMorgan, Bankers Trust, Robeco Investment Management., and New York Life where he is currently Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager. “My wife, Michele, and our children are the greatest part of my life,” he shares wholeheartedly. S. Benjamin Murolo “I am humbly honored to be a part of the Holy Cross family which I admired from afar as a young man at St. Kevin’s.” After earning his CPA, Ben began his career working at the City Comptroller’s Office, and in 1987 joined Dale Mortgage Bankers Corp as CFO. In 2001, Ben founded JDI Mortgage Corp where his expertise opened his world to many fascinating experiences. It was through Rev. Msgr. George Deas that he joined the Holy Cross Board of Directors more than seven years ago and became the first Chair of its Audit Committee. Ben and his wife Evelyn reside in Garden City with their three children. Although Ben’s term on the Board has ended, he plans to continue his relationship with Holy Cross. Father James Fitzpatrick Posthumous “He was enormously well-liked with the students as they felt his sincere concern for their well-being and his desire to help them become all that they could be.” In 1980 James Fitzpatrick joined the faculty at Holy Cross where he became head of the Theology Department. In 1993 he returned to his true call- 8
ing, and two years later was ordained as a priest. He was assigned to Blessed Sacrament Parish in Cypress Hills and in 1999 became Vocation Director for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Director of St. Paul’s Center which brought him in contact again with Holy Cross students through the retreat program. He contributed generously of his time at many of the school’s religious activities— including serving as the Principal Celebrant and Homilist for the school’s 9/11 Memorial Liturgy. Father Jim’s path took an unexpected turn when he became ill in the spring of 2002, passing away in July of 2004. Brother Karl J. Diemand, CSC “He was such a formidable presence that many people didn’t understand him, but when you got to know him, you saw his soft side – he was really a pussycat!” Born in Albany, New York, Karl Diemand entered the Congregation of Holy Cross after high school. During his early career Brother Karl’s teaching assignments were widespread. A graduate of Fordham University and Villanova, he join the faculty at Holy Cross High School in Flushing in 1965 where he ministered for thirty-eight years until an illness forced him to retire in 2003. Brother Karl served as Director of Athletics, and in his later years, Coordinator of Sports. He was in his 57th year of religious life in the Congregation when he died on October 30, 2006 of a long illness. Frank T. Chiarello ‘72 “Holy Cross served as a moral compass during my formative years.” Starting as a porter in the buildings maintained by the company where his mother worked, Frank acquired his real estate license at the age of 18. After receiving a BBA in Accounting from Iona College, Frank held several prestigious positions in the field of accounting and real estate—which lead to his founding WRAProperties--which is still thriving today. Frank served on the Holy Cross Board of Directors for six years where he became the first Chair of the school’s Institutional Advancement Committee. Under his leadership, the school launched the Generation to Generation Campaign and he founded the Br. Stephen LaMendola Scholarship Endowment for which he is actively fundraising. Bishop Rene Valero Cross and Anchor Award “From as early as I can remember it was my deepest desire and goal to become a priest.” The youngest son of, Caesar Valero and Maria Cordova, Rene Valero attended Sacred Heart Mission House in Girard, Pennsylvania, Cathedral College in Brooklyn, Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, Long Island, and was ordained on June 2, 1956. He received a graduate degree from Fordham University’s School of Social Service and served at Catholic Charities—in the Family Service Office, as Kings County Director, and as the Founding Director of the Office for the Aging. In 1980 he was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope John Paul II. Between 1980 and his recent retirement he has served as Director of Office of Migration, Regional Bishop of Queens, and Regional Bishop of North Queens. State Senator Frank Padavan Cross and Anchor Award “There is great satisfaction when you confront a problem and then set about to solve it.” Frank Padavan earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (now Polytechnic University) and an MBA from NYU. Prior to public life, he worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation and served as Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Senator Padavan, has a 30-year active and reserve career in the US Army Corps of Engineers, including service as commanding officer of the 411th Engineer Brigade and chief of staff, 77th ARCOM. Among a myriad of projects, Senator Padavan played a major role in creating the Holocaust Resource Center at Queensboro Community College, the Alley Pond Park Environmental Center, the Queens Farm Museum, the Parklands at Fort Totten, and “Padavan Field”. He has been a leader in the battle against crime, drugs, and alcohol abuse, and is a steadfast advocate for the mentally disabled. Congratulations to all of the 2007 Honorees! 9
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