APD Cares: Helping Brothers Impacted by COVID19
We hope that you are safe and healthy during this unsettling time. The coronavirus has filled us all with anxiety and Alpha Phi Delta is concerned about you and your family. How wonderful it will be when we are able to renew our fraternal camaraderie in person without fear. Until then we must continue to care for one another with calls and emails and video chats.
Our Alpha Phi Delta family has been stricken by the virus. We have lost many fraternity brothers, Sam Catanzano, Nu '42 - Oct 14, 2020, Vic Spatafora, Beta Mu '59 - June 25, 2020, Mike Mallon, Beta Sigma '86, Marvet Brown, Beta Chi '80, Anthony Castellano*, Beta Phi '81, Frank DeCaro, Beta Sigma '62, Ed Magliocco, Beta Delta '50, and Former Judge Joseph D'Onofrio, Beta Omicron '51; many additional brothers have lost a parent (James Muffoletto's Mother, Epsilon '65; Dr. Gary Vitta's Mother, Beta Sigma '71; Danny Thomas' Mother, Beta Omicron '72; Glenn Small's Mother, Beta Xi '76; Dan Waldron's Mother*, Beta Sigma '82; Kirk Shatto's Mother, Beta Xi '87; Abdul Gaibi's Father*, Delta Epsilon '95; Anthony "Ace" Catalano's Father, Beta Omicron '03; Jyreek Ellerbe's Father, Gamma Xi '13; Greg Pappadake-Gomez' Father, Beta Beta '13; Tom Hogan's Father, Gamma Sigma '14; Oscar Ortiz' Father, Beta Beta '15; Norman Hamilton's* Father, Beta Xi '16), one brother lost both parents (Gerard deBlasi, Beta Beta '82). We are hopeful that this will be the extent of the bad news but fear otherwise. Where we have an obituary, it can be viewed by clicking on the brother's name above. An * indicates we do not have an obituary link.
Two years ago, the Foundation created the APD Cares Fund to help brothers through declared emergencies like this. In keeping with our mission, APD Cares is helping brothers with expenses resulting from a virus-related death. With your help and as long as resources allow, we plan to send each family of a Brother who dies of the virus $1,000, or any Brother who loses a direct family member (parent, spouse or child) $500 to help with their expenses. This is beginning immediately with the brothers mentioned above. While our resources are limited, each grant will be a tangible reflection of the fraternal spirit in action.
As a gentle request, please consider a donation to this campaign. Any amount will be gratefully accepted and will truly help a brother in need. If you are able, please consider becoming a Cornerstone member by donating $500. See below for ways to donate to this cause.
The fact that we are reaching out during this tough time in the face of challenging conditions highlights the importance of our cause. Brother Sal Rabasco, Beta Pi ‘87, is adding to this fund with a $12,500 contribution. Please join us in following Sal's lead. Your donation will help brothers and their families through this and other future disasters.
If you are aware of any brother who passes because of the virus or loses a parent, spouse or child, please email the particulars, including, if possible, an obituary link to APD Cares by clicking here.
Our Alpha Phi Delta family has been stricken by the virus. We have lost many fraternity brothers, Sam Catanzano, Nu '42 - Oct 14, 2020, Vic Spatafora, Beta Mu '59 - June 25, 2020, Mike Mallon, Beta Sigma '86, Marvet Brown, Beta Chi '80, Anthony Castellano*, Beta Phi '81, Frank DeCaro, Beta Sigma '62, Ed Magliocco, Beta Delta '50, and Former Judge Joseph D'Onofrio, Beta Omicron '51; many additional brothers have lost a parent (James Muffoletto's Mother, Epsilon '65; Dr. Gary Vitta's Mother, Beta Sigma '71; Danny Thomas' Mother, Beta Omicron '72; Glenn Small's Mother, Beta Xi '76; Dan Waldron's Mother*, Beta Sigma '82; Kirk Shatto's Mother, Beta Xi '87; Abdul Gaibi's Father*, Delta Epsilon '95; Anthony "Ace" Catalano's Father, Beta Omicron '03; Jyreek Ellerbe's Father, Gamma Xi '13; Greg Pappadake-Gomez' Father, Beta Beta '13; Tom Hogan's Father, Gamma Sigma '14; Oscar Ortiz' Father, Beta Beta '15; Norman Hamilton's* Father, Beta Xi '16), one brother lost both parents (Gerard deBlasi, Beta Beta '82). We are hopeful that this will be the extent of the bad news but fear otherwise. Where we have an obituary, it can be viewed by clicking on the brother's name above. An * indicates we do not have an obituary link.
Two years ago, the Foundation created the APD Cares Fund to help brothers through declared emergencies like this. In keeping with our mission, APD Cares is helping brothers with expenses resulting from a virus-related death. With your help and as long as resources allow, we plan to send each family of a Brother who dies of the virus $1,000, or any Brother who loses a direct family member (parent, spouse or child) $500 to help with their expenses. This is beginning immediately with the brothers mentioned above. While our resources are limited, each grant will be a tangible reflection of the fraternal spirit in action.
As a gentle request, please consider a donation to this campaign. Any amount will be gratefully accepted and will truly help a brother in need. If you are able, please consider becoming a Cornerstone member by donating $500. See below for ways to donate to this cause.
The fact that we are reaching out during this tough time in the face of challenging conditions highlights the importance of our cause. Brother Sal Rabasco, Beta Pi ‘87, is adding to this fund with a $12,500 contribution. Please join us in following Sal's lead. Your donation will help brothers and their families through this and other future disasters.
If you are aware of any brother who passes because of the virus or loses a parent, spouse or child, please email the particulars, including, if possible, an obituary link to APD Cares by clicking here.
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1) Mail a check or wire funds payable to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc.
Send to: Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 23188 Pittsburgh, PA 15222-6188 Write "APD Cares" on the check; wire to acct # 483062117150, rte # 026009593. |
2) Venmo: The easiest and quickest way to make a contribution up to $3,000.
Venmo us at: @AlphaPhiDelta-Foundation Note "APD Cares" in the comments with the contribution. |
3) Paypal or Credit Card: Click on the below Donate link to use a credit card or paypal.
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APD Cares Contributions As of 8/24/2020 ... (*) - Cornerstone donors |
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John Adams, Gamma Zeta 1982 (*)
Frank Allega, Beta Theta 1963 Peter Alessandro, Eta 1958 (*) Neil Anastasio, Theta Beta 1973 Ron Angelo, Beta Delta 1959 Doug Awn, Theta Beta 1982 Peter Babnis, Beta Rho 1974 Michael Baxter, Gamma Omega 1992 John Bessich, Beta Sigma 1969 Timothy Billick, Beta Rho 1975 (*) Richard Bocchicchio, Eta 1956 Roger Boyd, Beta Rho 1973 (*) Paul Bush, Beta Iota 1961 John Brincko, Eta 1960 Brooklyn Alumni Club (*) Anthony Buffalano, Theta Beta 1990 (*) John Buscini, Beta Pi 1987 Frank Calamusa, Beta Sigma 1966 Richard Calbi, Gamma Pi 1988 Joseph Caldarella, Beta Sigma 1973 (*) Anthony Campanella, Beta Rho 1961 Anthony Carfang, Psi 1969 (*) David Cech, Psi 1971 Anthony Ceraso, Beta Sigma 1973 David Chiarello, Beta Sigma 1993 John Colgan, Beta Sigma 1976 Joseph Coray, Beta Lambda 1981 (*) Randy Covell, Beta Rho 1973 Tom Cuffarno, Beta Eta 1995 John Curielii, Beta Mu 1966 (*) Edward Curty, Beta Sigma 1969 Anthony Cutaia, Beta Sigma 1970 Mauro D'Addato, Beta Beta 1956 David D'Eramo, Psi 1961 (*) Vincent Decrescenzo, Beta Eta 1963 Anthony Del Bene, Beta Omicron 1965 Robert Del Buono, Beta Iota 1954 Jack Demma, Beta Iota 1958 Samuel DeOto, Beta Omicron1966 Mario DiBiase, Beta Eta 1985 (*) Robert Dicostanzo, Beta Pi 1987 Joseph Dimento, Beta Delta 1957 Anthony Digirolamo, Psi 1970 Raymond Evers, Beta Delta 1987 Michael Failla, Beta Sigma 1988 Leonard Farano, Eta 1956 Charles Fiore, Theta Beta 1973 Gerard Florentine, Mu 1957 Antonio Fotino, Beta Iota 2012 Joseph Fragola, Delta 1965 Alex Franki, Gamma Lambda 1990 Nick Franki, Gamma Lambda 1987 Michael Gagliardotto, Beta Sigma 1965 Anthony Galvin, Beta Phi 1978 Anthony Garramone, Beta Iota 1958 Peter Gaudiuso, Theta Beta 1982 (*) John Gerardi, Eta 1956 Gary Giammarco, Xi 1965 Nicholas Gicale, Beta Rho 1972 Robert Grecco, Beta Mu 1974 (*) Dan Griffin, Beta Rho 1972 John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho 1966 William Haigler, Beta Lambda 1970 Mark Hoey, Beta Rho 1973 John Hogan, Beta Sigma 1974 Michael Iacovelli, Theta Beta 1981 Spinner Johnson, Beta Rho 1972 Harrison Kaufman, Epsilon Lambda 2015 Daniel Koerner, Delta Xi 1994 |
Lawrence Kaufman, Beta Xi 1988 (*)
Christopher Kendall, Beta Sigma 1983 James Langton, Beta Lambda 1969 Steven LaVista, Delta, Xi 1995 Antonio Licata, Pi 1957 Jacob Liese, Epsilon Epsilon 2018 Carlo Lucatino, Gamma Xi 1991 Charles Lucisano, Beta Theta 1966 (*) Dominic Macedonia, Beta Theta 1962 Kenneth MacMillan, Beta Omicron Vincent Maligno, Beta Beta 1966 Michael Manniello, Theta Beta 1982 Frank Matarazzo, Beta Delta 1963 Ryan McCaw, Delta Chi 2002 Mark Minnaugh, Beta Rho 1977 Thomas Modica, Theta Beta 1975 Robert Molinari, Eta 1961 Joseph Mosso, Psi 1951 Donna Muffoletto Campbell, in honor of VIncent Muffoletto, Epsilon 1946 (*) James Muffoletto, Epsilon 1965 (*) Anthony Musillo, Delta 1962 North Jersey Alumni Club (*) John Notaro, Psi 1952 Eugene Oliveri, Beta Eta 1954 Joseph Parmegiani Leo Parmegiani, Beta Omega 1979 Ralph V. Parmegiani, Brooklyn AC 2015 (*) Steven Palermo, Theta Beta 1982 Joseph Panebianco, Eta 1956 Albert Parisi, Beta Eta 1974 Frank Percaccio, Beta Eta 1990 Stephen Phelan, Beta Sigma 1976 Anthony Polis, Pi 1954 Michael Polito, Beta Sigma 1969 Thomas Potenza, Eta 1958 Rocco Pugliese, Beta Rho 1972 Saverio Rabasco, Beta Pi 1987 (*) Richard Randall, Beta Sigma 1962 Thomas Ricci, Beta Delta 1963 James Ried, Beta Rho 1969 Salvatore Rosato, Beta Iota 1967 Ben Ruggiero, Delta 1961 John Ryan, Beta Beta 1979 (*) Jack Ryng, Psi 1979 Albert Russo, Chi 1953 Vincent Sarubbi, Beta Omega 1989 Anthony Scalise, Beta Rho 1962 Frank Scutella, Beta Rho 1975 Calvin Shipley, Psi 1971 William Simmons, Beta Omega 1988 Carmine Sperto, Gamma Sigma 2012 Joseph Stacy, Beta Mu 1957 William Starita, Zeta 1988 Michael Stern, Beta Phi 1982 Matthew Stroneski, Beta Sigma 2013 Lawrence Taccone, Beta Xi 1962 Ronald Talenti, Psi 1956 Jeffrey Terjesen, Beta Xi 1986 (*) Benedict Tieniber, Epsilon Gamma 2011 Giuseppe Tramontana, Beta Sigma 1992 Kevin Turner, Beta Delta 1990 Bruce Villeneuve, Sigma 1968 Biagio J Vericella, Beta Omicron 1961 Peter Wierzbowski, Beta Sigma 1985 Doug Wiley, Pi 1969 Daniel Williams, Chi 2004 Michael Young, Beta Eta 1985 Youngstown Alumni Club (*) Frederick Zendron, Beta Rho 1975 Antonio Zumbo, Theta Beta 1990 (*) |
