2019 AQ Hall of Fame Program

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Aquinas Institute 2019 Hall of Fame dinner.
We educate our students in the Basilian tradition, drawing from Psalm 119 the principles of Goodness,
Discipline and Knowledge. Since 1902, over 19,000 students have graduated from Aquinas. Together
with our partners, The Sisters of St. Joseph and their Pre-K—Grade 6 Nazareth Elementary School, we
have the largest and only Pre-K—Grade 12 Catholic school system in Rochester. In September 2015,
Aquinas added two classes for grade six, converting our Junior High into a true Middle School.
More than ever, the world needs institutions like Aquinas Institute, which challenge young men and wom-
en to become future leaders and responsible members of our local communities and global society. We
are committed to developing people of faith, integrity, character and leadership. At Aquinas Institute, our
faculty and staff are devoted to the success of each child with a focus on these key areas:

 Academic Excellence
 Character Development
 Creating Model Citizens of the Future
Tonight you will see first-hand how the traditions, mission and education of an Aquinas student has fostered a lifetime of leadership
and success exemplified by our honorees within their careers and as members of their family and community. We are proud of their
contributions to making our world a better place and for answering the call to be Christ-like in their community.
Congratulations to all of our honorees for this very special recognition. Please enjoy the evening.
Aquinas Evermore,
Michael R. Daley ’79, President

Welcome to the Aquinas Hall of Fame Induction!
One of my favorite things to do as principal is to see our students in action. I am proud to see our students
represent Christian character, confidence, determination, courage, and positivity in all of their endeavors. Our
students live our mission. I also have an incredible opportunity to see alumni continue to carry our mission
beyond graduation. Our Hall of Fame recognizes the many accomplishments that are the legacy of an AQ
education.
Our students are our strength, and I am grateful for the opportunity to see them learn and grow. The journey
of an Aquinas education is centered on educating the whole student with solid academics that prepare them
for success and leadership in college and the world. Our mission calls upon us to “teach all students good-
ness, discipline, and knowledge supported in Gospel values …” As a Catholic school, our motto Credo quid
quid dixit dei filius (I believe whatever the Son of God has said), provides a framework for everything that happens at Aquinas.
The Aquinas curriculum is focused on educating the whole student. Co-curricular activities and athletics are an extension of what is
taught in the classroom. Goodness, discipline, and knowledge are core values here. The academic accomplishments of our student
athletes are the testaments to hard work and dedication. The Class of 2019 collectively earned nearly $15 million in college scholar-
ships and are attending some of the best colleges and universities in America, and 15 of our varsity teams were celebrated as Scholar
Athlete Teams last year with a team GPA of over 90%. I am continuously impressed by the accomplishments of our students. Aquinas
continues to shine as a mark of excellence in Rochester. I encourage all of our students to “strive for that which they were made for.”
Thank you for supporting Aquinas.
Aquinas Evermore,
Theodore N. Mancini ’88, Principal

I am thrilled to welcome you to the Aquinas Institute Hall of Fame dinner, a night that celebrates the remark-
able people, families, and teams of our treasured alma mater. In being new to AQ for the third moment in my
life, I find myself again surrounded by the rich tradition of our remarkable AQ family. Aquinas continues to
be an integral part of my life and I proudly stand with you to represent the maroon and white in our commu-
nity and beyond.
In returning to serve you and Aquinas from my previous role as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the
Diocese of Rochester, I’m most excited to partner in building a strong future for AQ. Our future will be sus-
tained through the strong network of alumni and friends near and far.
We deeply appreciate your support of Aquinas’ mission to teach all students goodness, discipline, and
knowledge.
Aquinas Evermore,
Anthony Cook, Ed.D. ’99, Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Development

AQUINAS INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME

The Aquinas Sports Booster Club and the Aquinas Alumni Association inaugurated a HALL OF FAME at the school to
recognize formally those persons who have made substantial contributions to the spirit and tradition of Aquinas Institute.
This prestigious award is given each year at the Hall of Fame Dinner. Any Aquinas alumnus, faculty member, coach, or any friend of the
school who over the years has represented what Aquinas stands for is eligible for membership in the HALL OF FAME. A plaque will be indi-
vidually struck for each inductee and placed in the HALL OF FAME display located in the President’s Office hallway.

1987 HUGH MARKS ’32 2013
DONALD W. HOLLEDER ’52 JOSEPH CULHANE ’44 JOHN DELLA VILLA ’48
FR. CYRIL F. CARTER, CSB WILLIAM FACKELMAN ’51 DONNA-JEAN MARIE ENRIGHT ’87
TARA BERARDI-MASCI ’98
JOHN A. MASTRELLA ’30 2001 THE ’00 BOYS & GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAMS
CHARLES MALOY ’49 NICHOLAS TETA THE WILLIAM G. SHAHEEN ’72 FAMILY
1988 WILLIAM GRIEF ’47 FR. ALBERT CYLWICKI, C.S.B.
DICK BUERKLE ’65 FRANK GUELLI ’52 DENNIS G. SADLER ’62
JERRY FLYNN ’36 GARY PAGE ’62
FRANK VADAS 2014
HARRY WRIGHT 2002 THE 1950 FOOTBALL TEAM
1989 DONALD J. BELL ’50 THE 1963-73 BAND AND COLOR GUARDS
JOHN SULLIVAN GREGORY J. BRITZ ’54
MAX O. RUSSER ’32 MICHAEL L. CAHILL ’68 PATRICK CONNELLY
PETE PAVIA ’56 J. ROBERT BLEIER ’82 THE JOHN & AGNES ENRIGHT FAMILY
GREGORY RILEY ’59
1990 2003 WILLIAM HOWARD ’58
ARTHUR C. NOWACK ’48 WILLIAM HULING ’64
ANTHONY “CHUBBY” CIRAVOLA FRANK B. IACOVANGELO ’58 RAYMOND JOSEPH ’77
MORT LEARY NORBERT RAPPL ’48
MICHAEL PIEHLER ’64 THE LOUIS C. RICCI ’47 FAMILY
S. PATRICK PEARTREE ’38 SAM GUERRIERI ’83
JOHN A. TOSCANO ’61 2004 2015
1991 THE 1954 BASKETBALL TEAM
THOMAS (RED) NAYLON ’49 THE 1964-65 FORENSIC ARTS TEAM
FR. MICHAEL B. BIONDI, CSB ’42 MICHAEL TOMAINO ’55
JOSEPH REPKO LAWRENCE ANSINI ’70
EDMUND CALVARUSO ’62 ROLAND BOWKS ’66
WILLIAM M. STEPHAN ’54 ROBERT D’ETTORE ’72 ROBERT EBERT ’70
WILLIAM G. ABEL ’63 2005 SARAH ELNICKY ’01
1992 BRIAN GIONTA ’97
DANIEL MEAGHER ’33 LAWRENCE PALVINO ’55 THE SCHWAB FAMILY
FRANCIS A. AFFRONTI ’59
ROBERT “MOOSE” LANDRY JOSEPH VALENTINO ’64
JOHN PARRINELLO ’56 ANTHONY L. RICCI ’76 2016
ANTHONY BIANCHI ’81
JAMES CHATTERTON ’62 FR. LEO HETZLER, CSB ’43
1993 2006 DR. WALTER HUURMAN ’54
CHARLES A. SCHIANO, SR. ’52 THE IACOVANGELO FAMILY
CORNELIUS (NEIL) GREEN ’38 LAWRENCE J. OBERLIES ’53
ANDREW MELONI ’49 DANIEL KAVANAGH ’50
JAMES F. CATONE ’65 HENRY N. ANGELONE ’55 GREGORY PELLETIER ’90
V. RAYMOND QUERCIA FR. THOMAS ROSICA, CSB ’77
STEPHEN P. CENTRON ’70
1994 2007 JERRY SUSSINA ’69
J. RONALD CORTESE ’52 2017
JOSEPH J. CONNELLY ’32
FR. JOHN C. SPRATT, CSB MIKE ROCHE ’55 THE MISSION BOUTS PROGRAM
WILLIAM P. REYNOLDS ’43 FR. J. MICHAEL WESLEY, CSB ’57 JAMES CHRISTMAS ’66
PATRICK DUGGAN
KATHLEEN L. LYND BERNIE IACOVANGELO ’65 THE GIONTA FAMILY
1995 2008 VILMA GOETTING
AREL GORDON ’03
RICHARD J. PILLITER ’63 LARRY ALLEN ’47 PETER ROMEO ’51
JOHN F. NUCCITELLI ’55 RICHARD CERONE
MARK N. CHAPMAN ’88 CHRISTOPHER SCHULTZ ’92
ROBERT D. FOLEY ’43 MICHAEL L. DIANETTI 2018
EDWARD L. ALEO ’62
2009 THE 1947 FOOTBALL TEAM
1996 J. RAYMOND DIEHL II ROBERT F BELL ’57
LOUIS D. BASILE KORY D. SCHRAMM ’99 TIM CAMPE ’98
ROBERT E. BELL ’57 AMY REYNDERS ’92 GERALD GEARS ’62
JOSEPH B. FARRELL ’34 ROBERT J. HANSS ’52 ANN HABERSHAW
GERALD F. McGUIRE ’53 JURIJ KUSHNER ’68
2010 THE RILEY FAMILY
1997 MICHAEL COMPISI ’89
WILLIAM MCCARTHY ’46 DAVID DAMELIO ’85 LINDSAY BACH SMITH ’01
FR. JOHN WHITLEY, CSB ’44 ROBERT SPERANDIO ’60
DOMINIC ARIOLI ’73 CHARLES ZEITVOGEL ’88
RONALD MACK ’53 THE BELL FAMILY
ROBERT SCHWAB ’63 2011 2019
THE 1979 FOOTBALL TEAM
1998 WILLIAM THANEY ’42
CHARLES J. BONSIGNORE ’37 DONALD BE’ANS ’81 JAMES J LEO ’67
ANTHONY DIPONZIO ’03 PAUL ROLAND `77
DAVID J. SWIFT ’46 MARY LOU KNAPP JACQUELYN LACEK STAFFORD ’03
JOHN W. LANDRY ’47 THE NUCCITELLI FAMILY KEVIN MCMAHAN ’02
LOUIS W. SPIOTTI ’64 THE 1998 AQUINAS FOOTBALL TEAM ROBERT PORRETTI ’64
THE FOLEY FAMILY
1999 2012 PAUL E HANEY ’59
THOMAS C. FALK ’48 ROBERT J. NIERMEYER ’52
ROBERT M. CORTESE ’61
JIM BURNS ’51
RICHARD RUSSO ’70 JOHN LOIACONO ’80
ROBERT DUFFY ’72 MARYBETH BELL MCCONNELL ’93
THE PHILIP ’61 & ANN WEGMAN FAMILY
2000
ROBERT ROSMARINO RAYMOND MANUSZAK
THE 1998 AQUINAS HOCKEY TEAM

AQUINAS INSTITUTE HALL OF FAME DINNER
GUESTS AND SPEAKERS

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND ALMA MATER AQUINAS CHOIR MEMBERS
REV. AL CYLWICKI, C.S.B. GRACE
MR. MICHAEL DALEY ’79 AQUINAS PRESIDENT
MR. PAUL GOTHAM ’83 MASTER OF CEREMONIES
THE 1979 FOOTBALL TEAM TEAM INDUCTEE
MR. JAMES J LEO ’67 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS INDUCTEE
MR. KEVIN MCMAHAN ’02 ATHLETICS INDUCTEE
MRS. JACQUELYN LACEK STAFFORD ’03 ATHLETICS INDUCTEE
MR. PAUL E HANEY ’59 (posthumous) MERITORIOUS SERVICE INDUCTEE
MR. ROBERT PORRETTI ’64 DISTINGUISHED CAREER INDUCTEE
THE FOLEY FAMILY FAMILY INDUCTEE
MR. PAUL ROLAND ’77 ATHLETICS INDUCTEE

Out of consideration for all of our inductees and guests, please refrain from
conversation or moving about the room when the podium is occupied.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and respect for all of our speakers.

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TEAM

The 1979 Football Team

1979 found the Aquinas gridders in a familiar position, at the top of area football.
Just like many past Aquinas teams, the 1979 squad consisted of many talented
ball players and a lot of determination and dedication. It was these qualities plus
the guidance of Coaches Teta, Ferrara and Pilliter that led the team to a 9-1 over-
all record, the City Catholic crown and the first Section Five football championship
for Aquinas.
The only loss of the season came in the form of a mid-season upset to Bishop
Kearney, but in typical Li’l Irish fashion, the team bounced back to their winning
ways and were victorious in every other season game.
Aquinas is fortunate to have many of its past teams in the annals of history, and
the 1979 team solidified its ranks among the best of them with their record-setting
season.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

James J. Leo ’67

Jim Leo is a 1967 graduate of The Aquinas Institute. He received a BBS in Accounting from St.
John Fisher College in 1971, and an MBA in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology in
1979.
Jim retired from Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. in the past year, after 40 years of service (well,
39.74 to be exact). Wegmans is a $9 billion company with 99 stores in six states. He held sev-
eral financial positions there including Cash & Insurance Manager, Divisional Controller, Cor-
porate Controller, and spent 20 years as Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer. As CFO, Jim was
responsible for corporate tax policy, accounting, insurance & safety, internal audit, the treasury
function, profitability improvement, budget planning, among other duties.
Jim is the recipient of several professional awards, including the RBJ Financial Executive of
the Year, St. John Fisher Accounting Alumnus of the Year, St. John Fisher Dean’s Medal for
“outstanding service” and was an honorary inductee of the international business honor society
Beta Gamma Sigma for “exemplifying the ideals of Honor, Wisdom and Earnestness.”
Jim was a long-time member of the Aquinas Board of Trustees, serving terms as Vice-Chair,
Treasurer and two terms as Chair. While reporting to Mr. Robert Wegman as CFO at
Wegmans, Jim was instrumental in securing $23 million of donations to The Aquinas Institute.
These funds were used to construct the Aquinas Arts building, stadium and fields, field house
and the extensive renovation of the school building.
Jim currently serves on the board of St. Ann’s Community, a senior care and living facility. At
St. Ann’s, he is Treasurer of the Board and Chairman of their current capital campaign. Jim
has been married to his wife Kathleen (“Flower”) for 48 wonderful years.

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ATHLETICS

Kevin McMahan ’02

Kevin McMahan was born and raised in Rochester, NY and found his way to Aquinas on the
advice of his mother, Margaret Izzard. Kevin was raised in the inner city of Rochester and want-
ed to attend public school with his friends. However, his mother had a vision for a better educa-
tion, more opportunity and fewer distractions at Aquinas.

At Aquinas, Kevin starred in basketball and football under coaches Mike Dianetti and David Nie-
men, respectively. While Kevin went on to receive multiple accolades and scholarship offers for
sports, his Aquinas career had humble beginnings after being cut from the junior varsity basket-
ball team, coached by Joseph Knapp. However, Kevin was a starter on the Varsity team as a
sophomore. That team won a sectional title and went to play at Glens Falls Arena for a chance
at the State Championship. Kevin was a three-year starter in basketball, received Section V First
Team honors and an All-State award. He eventually went on to win a gold medal after qualifying
for the Empire State Games.

As a football player, Kevin was a late bloomer and didn’t actively play until his senior year, but
ended being both All-City and All-State selection as part of the team that won the NYS Champi-
onship. Kevin decided to accept a scholarship to Division I University of Maine, where he played
all 4 years and majored in Accounting.

As a freshman for the UMaine Blackbears, Kevin set the conference record for consecutive
games with 100 receiving yards by a freshman and won rookie of the year honors. Kevin went
on to set other school records for receiving touchdowns in a single game and ranked in the top
five for receiving yards in a single game. One of the most notable moments was when underdog
UMaine beat Mississippi State after Kevin caught the game-winning touchdown in the 4th quar-
ter. The next year, Kevin caught a long touchdown pass against the University of Nebraska,
which ultimately led to national recognition and his NFL draft stock’s rise.

After the 2005 football season, Kevin gained national recognition for running the second fastest
40 yard dash in the country, officially being clocked at 4.31 seconds. Kevin was drafted in the
NFL’s 7th round by the Oakland Raiders and had a four-year career playing for the NY Giants,
Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers.

After Kevin’s season with the Carolina Panthers, he decided to call Charlotte, NC home, where
he currently resides with his wife, Amy, and son, Mason. After retiring from football, Kevin ac-
cepted a job for Fortune 100 Company, TIAA CREF where he worked as an investment account-
ant and is now in Asset Management and Investment Transactions covering the Southeast US.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys racing motorcycles and dirt bikes and having his family come
watch the races. He also enjoys playing in men’s basketball leagues across the Carolinas.

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ATHLETICS

Jacquelyn Lacek Stafford ’03

Jacquelyn Ann (Lacek) Stafford, born on June 21, 1985 to John and Linda Lacek, is the second of three chil-
dren, all of whom attended Aquinas Institute: Jon-Michael ’01, Jacquie ’03 and Christopher ’05. While at AQ,
Jacquie excelled both in the classroom and in athletics, earning a full Academic and Athletic Scholarship to
Division I Central Michigan University.
During her four years at Aquinas, Jacquie started on the girls’ varsity soccer team, which reached the State
Finals each year, winning the last three. She was named MVP in her Senior Year. She also played basket-
ball at AQ for three years. In her Senior year, she ran Indoor Track and set four School Records in 800m,
1500m, and two relays.
Although involved with many activities, Jacquie’s first love was soccer. Starting every game in her AQ career,
as a Sophomore, she earned All Greater Rochester Honorable Mention and Section V Player of the Week in
September 2000. As a Junior, she was 1st Team All Greater Rochester, 2nd Team All New York State, was a
Finalist for the 1st Annual Fox Sports Player of the Year for Fall Sports and was the Recipient of the Richard
Pilliter `63 Memorial Scholarship for Academic, Athletic and Community Service Excellence. In her Senior
year, as Co-Captain of the three-time State Champions, Jacquie was 1st Team All New York State and was
named New York State Player of the Year (Class B), 1st Team All Greater Rochester and All Greater Roch-
ester Player of the Year. In addition, she was a Finalist for the WHAM Sports Woman of the Year and was
named Aquinas Institute Female Player of the Year. Jacquie completed her AQ career holding the school
records for Most Career Goals (59) and Most Career Points (148: 59 Goals/30 Assists), records that lasted
14 years.
After graduating from Aquinas, Jacquie continued to excel in the classroom and on the field at Central Michi-
gan University. She graduated in 2007, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and a
Master’s in Sport Administration in 2010. On the field, Jacquie was named Player of the Week for Mid-
American Conference (MAC) in September 2004 and August 2006, and the MAC All Freshman Team
(2003), All MAC 2nd Team (2004, 2005), All MAC 1st Team (2006). In addition, she was a member of the
NSCAA Scholastic Team (2003-2006), named to the Academic All-MAC Team (2004-2006), Scholar-Athlete
Great Lakes All-Region 2nd Team (2004, 2006) and the ESPN the Magazine All District First Team. Jacquie
was named Co-Captain in 2005 & 2006 and finished her CMU career 1st in Career Points and Career As-
sists, 2nd in Career Goals and still holds the CMU Record for Most Points in a Game (7). In September of
2017 Jacquie was inducted into Central Michigan University Hall of Fame.
Upon graduation, Jacquie accepted a High School Mathematics teaching position at Sacred Heart Academy
in Mt. Pleasant, MI. She was a teacher at SHA from 2010 – 2013 when she moved to Cincinnati with her hus-
band, Neil.
In addition to her AQ and CMU careers, Jacquie played in the W-League for seven years, playing for the
Rochester Ravens, West Michigan Fire and the Buffalo Flash. She also played in the NYS Empire Games
from 2000-2002 as a member of the Western Scholastic Team and from 2003-2005 as a member of the
Western Open Team. Jacquie was also involved with the Olympic Development Program. She was a mem-
ber of the NYSW State Team and attended the Regional Camp from 1997-2002. She was selected to the
Regional Pool in 2002 and the Region 1 Women’s Amateur Select Team in 2003.
Jacquie currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Neil, and their 3 children Kayden, Kynlee and
Kamdyn. Her husband serves as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Cincinnati. Together,
they own Bearcats Elite Soccer Camps, LLC.

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Paul Haney ’59

Paul E Haney was born on February 15, 1941 in Rochester, the youngest of three children and
the grandson of Irish immigrants. He was raised on Tacoma Street and in the Catholic Church,
a faith to which he remained devoted for his entire life.
As a student at Aquinas, Paul was on the honor roll and participated in Perpetual Rosary, The
Maroon and White school newspaper, bowling, the German, chemistry and physics clubs and
the debate club. Paul’s skills in debate served him well throughout his academic and profes-
sional careers, as he was an all-star collegiate debater who could convincingly argue any side
of an issue. Paul was crowned the best individual debater in five tournaments during his sen-
ior year at St. John Fisher College. It was at St. John Fisher that Paul developed an interest in
public life, joining the Young Democratic Club and becoming a ward Democratic committee-
man.
In May 1963, Paul made headlines as a 22-year-old for receiving 23 job offers. He turned
them all down to work toward a master’s degree in business administration at Syracuse Uni-
versity, which he completed in 1964. Paul then moved to New York City for a job with a large
accounting firm. He returned to Rochester shortly thereafter and resumed his involvement in
city and county politics—an involvement that would span more than 50 years.
Paul’s public roles included serving on the Rochester City Council for 12 years, in the Monroe
County Legislature for 10 years, and as Monroe County’s finance director from 1988-1992.
In addition to serving the city and county, Paul was a faithful Aquinas alumnus, serving on the
Board of Trustees until his untimely death in July of 2019. Paul served as a committee mem-
ber on the Finance, Investment, Audit, Human Resources, Academic Mission and Middle
States accreditation committees and served as an officer of the Board of Trustees as Treasur-
er and Chair over his many years of service. Paul also served on the Class of 1959 Reunion
Committee and 50th Reunion Gift Committee. In addition, Paul established two scholarships
at Aquinas, which, to-date have helped dozens of children attend AQ.

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DISTINGUISHED CAREER

Robert Porretti ’64

Bob is a Rochesterian born in 1946 to two immigrant parents from Celano, Italy. His
parents were from the same town in Italy, but actually met and were married in Roches-
ter. The life values that they taught Bob were supported and strengthened during his
four years at Aquinas. After graduating from Aquinas in 1964, he attended Ithaca Col-
lege and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Shortly after gradua-
tion, he started his career at the national accounting firm of Haskins & Sells, known to-
day as Deloitte & Touche. He met his wife Janette in November of 1968 and they were
married in August of 1972.

Shortly after being married, Bob joined the local accounting firm Aspenleiter, Doran &
Eldredge. While working with the national accounting firm had been a great experience,
Bob really wanted to work more closely with small and mid-sized companies with more
exposure to the business owners. He became a partner in the firm in January 1978.
The firm was dissolved and on July 1, 1979, the new firm of Eldredge, Fox & Porretti
was created.

The firm started with the three partners, thirteen staff members and billings of approxi-
mately $1 million. The three founding partners felt that there was a significant oppor-
tunity to service and help small to mid-sized companies, a niche that larger national
firms could not provide as readily. Bob became managing partner in 2004, following the
retirements of his co-founding partners Bob Fox and John Eldredge. At that time, the
firm had two offices: the main office in Rochester and a smaller office in Canandaigua.
With Bob’s growth-oriented philosophy, which his partners accepted and supported, the
firm has grown to approximately 190 members with offices in six cities, including Jupi-
ter, FL and client billings in excess of $25 million. When Bob’s retirement buyout com-
menced in October 2013, he really was not ready for retirement. He continues to work
in the firm on a part-time basis with a select group of clients who have become his per-
sonal friends.

Bob always felt that personal success carries a responsibility to give back to the com-
munity. In that vein, he currently serves on five Boards including The Aquinas Institute
and Aquinas Foundation boards. Although he keeps himself busy with work and serving
on the aforementioned boards, he finds time to golf and during the winter spends week-
ends with the family at Holimont Ski Club in Ellicottville, NY.

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FAMILY

The Foley Family

First Row L-R: Joe ’70, Robert ’43, Dan ’68. Second Row L-R: Bob ’76, Terry ’73.

Through loyalty and commitment, the Foley Family is a devoted three-generation supporter of both
Aquinas Institute and Nazareth Academy. To date, there are 18 Aquinas graduates and 5 Nazareth
graduates in the family.
Robert D. Foley ’43 (1995 Aquinas Hall of Fame inductee), is its patriarch. In 1948, after serving in
WWII, Bob married his fellow 10th Ward high school sweetheart, Madeline Cook, Naz ’42. Their sisters
also attended Nazareth Academy: Virginia Cook Denninger, Naz ’41 and Eileen Foley Cooper, Naz ’47.
Madeline’s brother Gerard and sister in-law Virginia Shaeffer Cook, Naz ’41, had 4 children: Peter AQ
’67, Mark AQ ’74, Matthew AQ ’78 and Annie Cook Moore, Naz ’70. Madeline’s brothers Bob `44 and
Jim `45 also attended Aquinas.
In the Aquinas tradition of Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge, Bob `43 taught his family the art of
hard work and dedication. A humble businessman, Bob started his own dairy business and co-owned
Foley’s Dairy and Delicatessen. Madeline and Bob had 4 sons, Dan `68, Joe `70, Terry `73 and Bobby
`76. Each attended Catholic grammar schools. Bob often told his sons that they had 3 choices for high
school: 1) Aquinas, 2) Aquinas, or 3) Aquinas. “PaPa Bob” was also an elected official as a councilman
for the Town of Greece and was a volunteer for the Barnard Fire Department.
Dan Foley AQ ’68 attended Alfred University and retired from Coca-Cola in 2018. Dan and his wife
Sherry live in Rock Hill, SC and Honduras. Their children, Brendan and Maureen studied at Catholic
University and East Carolina University, respectively.
Joe Foley, AQ ’70 followed the Basilian tradition and graduated from Windsor University. Joe owns KD
Financial Services in Rochester. Joe and his wife Laura (Bishop Kearney ’69), had two children who
attended Aquinas: Katie ’01 and Dan ’10. Katie graduated from Syracuse University and Dan from
SUNY Geneseo.
Terry Foley, AQ ’73 studied at Edinboro University and is retired from the Town of Greece. Terry mar-
ried Peggy Magee Carroll, Naz ’70. Peggy’s 3 children also attended Aquinas: Michael ’97, Dennis ’99
and Katie ’01. Michael attended Bryant & Stratton College, Dennis graduated from the Culinary Institute
of America and Katie from Monroe Community College.
Bob Foley, AQ ’76 has worked in the print industry for his entire career. Bob went to Alfred Tech and
SUNY Buffalo. Bob and his wife Linda have three children who graduated from Aquinas: Madeline ’06,
Neil ’08 and Nora ’11. Nora also attended Nazareth Jr. High School. Madeline graduated from Fredonia
State University and Nazareth College graduate school. Neil graduated from Canisius College and
Nora from Johnson and Wales University.
The entire Foley Family was very active in sports and various clubs, and remain active in fundraising
and charity events.

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ATHLETICS

Paul Roland ’77

Paul F. Roland was born in Rochester on May 31, 1959, the 7th of eight children born to James
and Marie Roland. The Rolands are an Aquinas family, including Paul’s great-uncle (Austin Boeh-

me ’26), his dad (James ’43), several uncles, 2 brothers (Marty ’72 and Tom ’74), and his son
(Christopher ’06). Paul attended St. Boniface Elementary School before entering Aquinas.

During his time at Aquinas Paul earned five varsity letters (two in football and baseball and one in
golf). In his senior year he was a first team All City-Catholic League selection at quarterback, as
well as a second team All Greater Rochester selection.
In addition to the many successes in sports, Paul was able to maintain a grade point average
earning him the honor of Permanent St. Thomas Club.
After graduating from Aquinas, Paul attended Cornell University. During his four years at Cornell,
Paul played two years of lightweight football, one year of varsity football, and three years of varsity
lacrosse. With the lightweight team he played both quarterback and wide receiver. In his sopho-
more year he helped lead Cornell to only its second undefeated season since the league’s found-
ing in the 1940s. That year, he was selected to the first team all league squad as wide receiver.
Paul’s proudest athletic achievement is playing for the nationally ranked Cornell lacrosse team. He
had never seen a lacrosse game before entering college but was encouraged by his lightweight
football coach to give it a try. He made the varsity squad in his sophomore year and was playing a
regular shift at midfield by his junior season. During his time, Cornell won three Ivy League cham-
pionships and went to two NCAA tournaments. He also earned an All Ivy League honorable men-
tion in his senior year.
Paul returned to Rochester after graduation in 1981 and began a career in financial services at
Central Trust Company and then Lincoln First Bank. He attended the Simon Business School at
the University of Rochester, receiving his MBA in 1986. That same year, he went to work at QCI
Asset Management where he has been for 33 years, becoming a principal and owner. Paul has
served on the Board of Trustees of Aquinas Institute for 20 years and is currently the chair of the
Aquinas Institute Foundation. He also sits on the corporate board of the YMCA of Greater Roches-
ter, where he is chair of the investment committee.
Paul lives in Rochester with his wife, Lisa. They have two adult children, Stephanie and Christo-
pher `06, who both live in Rochester. Chris is married to Sara Culhane, also a 2006 Aquinas alum-
nus. When time allows, Paul’s favorite pastimes are golf with friends, travel and spending time with
his family. He is also a wine aficionado.

The Aquinas Alma Mater

Thou place of rev’rie
Praise we and uphold thee

In retrospection,
We see thy intention;
Always to strive for
That which we were made for;
Aquinas evermore!

Dear A lma Mater
May you in all hours,
Be the outstanding,
Be the one commanding;
And of those striving
Be the one surviving;
Triumphant over all.

THANK YOU to the
Aquinas Institute Hall of Fame committee

for their continued dedication to the
nomination and selection process:

David Behr ’66
Nick Borkowski ’07
Christine Grout ’88
Raymond Manuszak
Kenneth Marentette ’90
John Moriello ’80

Anita Nagel
John Nuccitelli ’55

Jeff Page ’90
John Palermo ’67

Jay Polston ’90
Dennis Sadler ’62

Karen Sadler
David Varecka ’89

Your Support of Aquinas:

An Investment in Your Past.

THE VALUE OF AN AQUINAS DIPLOMA HAS ALWAYS BEEN STRONG. WHO ARE SOME
OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS MEMBERS OF THE AQ ALUMNI FAMILY?

 DEPUTY SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FOR U.S. CONGRESS-Timothy Blodgett ’84
 FORMER NYS LT. GOVERNOR-Robert Duffy ’72
 FORMER U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR-David Hayes ’71
 FORMER U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION-John Porcari ’77
 FORMER PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION

-Lt. Gen Nicholas Kehoe ’61
 PAST PRESIDENT, SALT & LIGHT TELEVISION & ENGLISH MEDIA ATTACHE

to POPE FRANCIS-Rev. Thomas Rosica, CSB ’77
 NATIONALLY RENOWNED COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERT-Karla Cunningham ’86
 TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN-Richard Buerkle ’65
 INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH SCIENTIST AT

BROWN UNIVERSITY-Tara White ’89
 MULTIPLE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, -AQ is represented by men and women in the NHL,

MLB, NFL & MLS
 13 STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
 OVER 225 MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY
 MORE THAN 1,000 TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
 OVER 1,500 VETERANS
 MORE THAN 1,000 PHYSICIANS AND ATTORNEYS
 NEARLY 1,000 PRESIDENTS, CEOs & CORPORATE EXECUTIVES

(INCLUDING MULTIPLE FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES)

An Investment in Their Future.

Our Students Benefit from a Rigorous Academic Program and Unique Opportunities,
Including:

 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS – only high
school in Rochester with this distinction

 COLLEGE ACADEMIC AWARDS OF $15,000,000 FOR THE CLASS OF 2019
 15 VARSITY TEAMS RECEIVED NYS SCHOLAR ATHLETE TEAM AWARDS IN 2018-2019
 AVERAGE HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PER STUDENT: 95, WITH MANY SERVING MORE
 32 STUDENTS WERE INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN 2018, AND 4 STUDENTS

WERE INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS

Thank You for Your Support!
To continue to support these traditions,
please consider making a donation at www.aquinasinstitute.com/contribute

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