Memorials

Below are some of our brothers who have recently passed from this life. Their memory will never fade in eternal brotherhood and love. If you know of any brothers who are not on this list, please contact Chapter Eternal. For those brothers with a memorial scholarship in their memory, click on their name for more information about them and how to donate.
Paul Alafogiannis • Beta Pi 
Paulie "Black" Alafogiannis entered Alpha Phi Delta as a brother FPC 1989 as a proud brother of Beta Pi #6. He quickly became known as one of the most active brothers.

See the Paul Alafogiannis Memorial Scholarship page for additional information. 
Anthony Castellano • Beta Phi 
Covid-19 recently claimed the life of one of our dearest friends and brothers, Tony Castellano on May 26, 2020.  He was an inspiration to us all and touched every one of us with his special bond.  To honor Tony, the Staten Island Alumni Club is endowing a National Leadership Conference in his memory. 

See the Anthony Castellano Memorial Leadership Conference page for additional information. 
Carl Izzo • Psi ​
Alpha Phi Delta lost Carl Izzo, the eldest member of the only 4 generation family in Alpha Phi Delta History on Monday morning, July 17.   

For more details see the Carl Izzo Memorial Scholarship Page.
Leon Panella • Psi ​
Leon Joseph Panella, age 72, of Prospect, passed away early Saturday morning, October 10, 2015, at his residence.

For more details see the Leon Panella Memorial Scholarship Page.
Vincent Muffoletto • Epsilon​
Alpha Phi Delta lost Past National President Vincent J Muffoletto on September 19, 2016 at the age of 93.

For more details see the Vincent Muffoletto Memorial Scholarship Page.
Joe Randazzo • Eta​
On April 15 2016 one of our oldest, and long-active brothers over the years, Joseph W. Randazzo, Eta '34 passed away at the age of 101. Brother Randazzo was Convention regular for most of his nearly 82 years in the Fraternity. His most recent appearance was at the Centennial Convention in 2014 as a true "centennial" brother!
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For more details see the Joe Randazzo Memorial Scholarship Page.
Leave Your Legacy
See the Omega Society if you would like to make a bequest.
Joseph Sacco • Beta Rho​
Joseph R. "Joe" Sacco, Jr., 66, of Cochranton, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center.  

For more details see the Beta Rho APD Cares Memorial Fund Honoring Joseph R. Sacco.
Vincent N. Verdile • Beta Phi
Vincent Verdile passed from this life on August 24, 2023; initiated in 1986, he had served many years as our Florida District Governor.

See the Vincent Verdile Memorial page for additional information.
Dr. Zanzuccki • Beta Lambda
Dr. Albert Zanzuccki, professor emeritus of accounting, and long time chapter advisor to Beta Lambda, passed away at the age of 99 on September 18, 2015.

See the Dr. Zanzuccki Memorial Scholarship page for additional information. 
PictureChick Russo with John Hadgkiss, at Beta Rho 50th celebration in 2009.
Charles "Chick" Russo • Beta Rho, '66 • October 22, 2015 •

Charles A. Russo, 68, of Union Beach, passed away, Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, he was raised there and moved to Union Beach 44 years ago. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Delta; the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph; the Knights of the Grip; and he was active in the St. Joseph and local sport youth leagues. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He retired in 2012 from Pepperidge Farms, Edison, as a District Sales Manager.

Charles was predeceased by his parents, Carlo and Mary (Schimenti) Russo; and a sister, Christine Pace. He is survived by his beloved wife, Madeline (Grunwald) Russo; six loving sons, Anthony and wife Kelly of Delmar, MD; Robert and wife Kristen of Yardley, PA; Michael and wife Dawn of Raleigh, NC; Joseph of Union Beach; John of Jersey City; and Daniel of Philadelphia, PA; three dear sisters, Lucille Rontz of Whitehall, PA; Maria Van Voorhis of Westfield, MA; and Angela Crisalli of Brick; and nine cherished grandchildren, Amanda, Melissa, Megan, John, Allison, Malena, Charles, Stella and Corinne. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his family and friends. - See more here.
Other Memorial Scholarships
Over the years, memorial scholarships have been endowed for many brothers.  The above brothers have a fundraising page on apd.org.  The below were created prior to our use of apd.org to help endow the memorial scholarship.
  • Father Tuozzolo Award.  This award was established by brothers from Psi Chapter and the Pittsburgh Alumni Club to honor their long time chaplain who passed away in 2016.
  • Robert L. Polito Beta Rho Memorial Award.  His pledge brothers memorialized him with this scholarshiip.
  • The Santo J. Barbarino Award.  Created by the Scholarship Trustees in honor of the late trustee's contributions to scholarship.
  • Anthony Sallo Memorial Award.  Established by his many APD friends.  Anthony was a member of Psi chapter.
  • Richard Rau Scholarship Award.  This is in honor of Richard Rau, a brother at Beta Sigma, St Francis College NY.
  • Paul J Sciullo II Memorial Award.  An American hero and Psi brother, Paul was killed in the line of duty as a Pittsburgh police officer.
  • Adam DiVincenzo Memorial Award - In honor of the late 21st Grand Consul and longtime National Secretary.
If you would like to memorialize any of these great brothers or contribute to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, you can click on the link below.  Be sure to mention how you would like to direct your donation.