LBCRS The 43rd Annual CRYSTAL BALL PAST HONOREES
1977 John J. Maloney Sr., St. John Neumann Award 1989 Frank P. Naudus, St. John Neumann Award Hannah & Isidore Komano , Community Lawrence Elovich, Community Service Award Service Award 1990 Rev. Andrew Gallagher, St. John Neumann 1978 LBCRS Mother’s Club, St. John Neumann Award Award Hon. Francis T. Purcell, Community Service Hon. Bruce Nyman, Community Service Award Award 1991 Msgr. Cass Knights of Columbus, St. John 1979 Mae Devlin, St. John Neumann Award Neumann Award Emanuel Goldstein, Community Service Award Jim & Mary Lou Monahan, Community Service Award 1980 St. Ignatius Men’s Club, St. John Neumann Anne Kenney, Mother Seton Award Award Arthur J. Kremer, Community Service Award 1992 Catholic Daughters of America, St. John Neumann Award 1981 Stanley Hoolihan, St. John Neumann Award Hon. Kevin Braddish, Community Service Robert Kaleko, Community Service Award Award
1982 Joan Buckley, St. John Neumann Award 1993 Robert L. Carroll, St. John Neumann Award Martin Nester, Community Service Award Hon. Alfonso D’Amato, Community Service Award 1983 Kathleen & John Matthews, St. John Neumann Award 1994 Bridget & William Callahan, St. John Neumann Hon, Raymond McGrath, Community Service Award Award Hon, Norman Alpren, Community Service Helen Gravina, Doris ompson & Rose Honig, Award Mother Seton Award LBCRS Alumni, Mother Seton Award
1984 Robert L. Harrington, St. John Neumann Award 1995 Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 and James P. Conlon, Community Service Award e Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Pauline Milady, Mother Seton Award Division 17, St. John Neumann Award
1985 Bunny Attanasio, St. John Neumann Award 1996 Tom & Jo Moriarty, St. John Neumann Award Dr. Jerome P. Oberman, Community Service omas B. Browne, Community Service Award Award Mae V. Buckley, Mother Seton Award 1997 Hon. Peter King, St. John Neumann Award Robert Carlino, Community Service Award 1986 Virginia Evrard, St. John Neumann Award Arthur “Randy” Dodd, Mother Seton Award LB, PL-Lido Fire Department, Community Service Award 1998 Hon. Edmund Buscemi, St. John Neumann Award 1987 Veronica & Les Inch, St. John Neumann Award Medical Sta of LBMC, Community Service John Scaduto, Community Service Award Award Sr. Frances Monuszko, O.P., Mother Seton Award 1988 Rev. Michael Guinan, St. John Neumann Award Steven T. Hayes, Community Service Award 1999 Patricia Buckley, St. John Neumann Award 2010 Deacon Tom & Mrs. Gwen Evrard, Mother Seton O cer Tom Rourke, Community Service Award Award Mr. & Mrs. Woody Dolan, Community Service 2000 Greene Uniform Co., St. John Neumann Award Hon. Pearl Weill, Community Service Award 2011 Nancy Gentilesco, Mother Seton Award Jean O’Shea McGroary, Mother Seton Award e Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, Community Service Award 2001 Michael Francesa, St. John Neumann Award e Attansio Family, Distinguished Alumni Award 2002 Dennis J. Sweeney, St. John Neumann Award Capt. Al Fuentes (FDNY), Community Service 2012 Kathy Ryan, Mother Seton Award Award Bernie Haag, Saint John Neumann Award Valerie Buscemi, Distinguished Alumni Award 2003 Rev. William Gomes, St. John Neumann Award Jacalyn Priestley, Mother Seton Award 2013 Veronica Danca, St. John Neumann Award e Stephen Siller Foundation, Community 2004 e Dominican Sisters, St. John Neumann Award Service Award Kevin McCarthy & Pete Meyers Community Doug O’Grady, Distinguished Alumni Award Service Award 2014 e Jaime Whelan Foundation, St. John 2005 e LBCRS Teachers, St. John Neumann Award Neumann Award Carol O’Neill, Community Service Award Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Community Service Award 2006 Eileen Melia Hession, St. John Neumann Award Paul & Elizabeth (Stevens) Murdy ’73, e Long Beach Lifeguards, Community Service Distinguished Alumni Award Award Judi Benz, Mother Seton Award 2015 Mr. D. omas Ruttura and Mr. Peter Ruttura, St. John Neumann Award 2007 Frank & Catherine Murray, St. John Neumann Cli Skudin, Will Skudin and Jim Mulvaney, Award Community Service Award Russo Family of the eresa Foundation, John D. Cameron, Distinguished Alumni Award Community Service Award 2016 omas & Roberta Doheny St. John Neumann 2008 Francis X. and Susan Gordon Ryan, Mother Award Seton Award Gerald Snell, Community Service Award Rev. omas E. Donohoe, Saint John Neumann Christine Buckley Fowler, Distinguished Alumni Award Award Mary Elizabeth & John Radin, Sr. Community Service Award 2017 Norah Finn Kelleher, Distinguished Alumni Award 2009 Dr. Bennett Gallinaro, Mother Seton Award Dennis “Doc” Ryan, St. John Neumann Award e Merola Family, Community Service Award Elizabeth Karthaus Gengo, Distinguished Alumni 2019 Mrs. Peggy Polacco, Mother Seton Award Award Mr. John “Jack” Mccutcheon, Distinguished Alumni Award A Letter From Our Principal Mrs. Kerry Kahn
Dear Friends,
“We ourselves feel what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
In the past year, the face of our heroes and essential workers has transformed into a teacher, a student, a nurse, and a bus driver. rough so much uncertainty, it became clear that it is our schools that provide so much more for our commu- nity than simply an education. Our small, Catholic school by the ocean, became essential to promoting community resilience and rebuilding our emotional, social, and spiritual health in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. LBCRS continues to weather the storm of uncertainty by providing families a stable, safe and equitable in-person learn- ing environment. Our dedicated teachers (heroes) have worked tirelessly to provide LBCRS students with an engaging, rigorous education. By encouraging dialogue and a culture of understanding and compassion, we foster the desire to build strong hearts and minds. As a result, we are reminded of the vital role our annual Crystal Ball fundraiser plays in ensuring the survival and success of our school. In addition, the Crystal Ball allows us the opportunity to acknowledge exemplary individuals whose love and service require our recognition and gratitude. Although we were unable to cele- brate in person, the Long Beach Catholic School family wishes to congratulate and honor our 43rd Annual Crystal Ball award recipients for their admirable dedication and loyalty. We observe your heroic individual and collective contribu- tions to our community and our school.
is has been such a transformative time for our community, and it seemed only tting to present Rev. Monsignor Donald McE. Beckmann with the Mother Seton Award. is award reects our appreciation of his dedicated years of service and spiritual guidance. He is truly a blessing and a gi to our community, and we hope this award will provide fond memories of his time shared with our Long Beach Catholic family.
Kelly and Steve Fontana were chosen as the recipients of the Saint John Newmann Award. e foundation of our Catholic school’s success is built upon their commitment to and love for LBCRS. ey are a per- fect team and permanent, valued and essential members of our Long Beach Catholic School and community.
We are thrilled to honor Debbie Gentilesco Mantia with the Distinguished Alumni Award for the thousands of little things she does every day that supply big hope, provide encouragement, and support to our beach community. Debbie is the consummate LBCRS alum and embodies our school’s values and hopes for our students. We are so proud of her personal and professional achievements.
Roisin Donohoe and Collette Kavanagh are the well-deserved recipients of the Community Service Award. LBCRS’ mission is to build strong minds and hearts while providing an excellent faith-based education. What better way to demonstrate the power of this mission, than to point to the collective e orts they provide to our LBCRS students and families with their time, coaching, enthusiasm, and continued service. Our school is indebted to and blessed to have these incredible women as members of our Long Beach Catholic community.
We would like to express our gratitude to the LBCRS School Board and Crystal Ball Committee for dedicating their time and exhausting every e ort to ensure our deserving honorees are recognized and celebrated. A special thank you to Jenni Weston, Jamie and Robin Lynch, Michael and Diana Bolz, Karen Smith, and Kerry Ryan Troy for their individual contributions and support.
Our school family will always be our greatest asset at LBCRS. Please know that you are all important members of our LBCRS family, and your contributions and support will remain an essential part of our continued success and lasting faith. Each member of our family provides a small drop that eventually becomes a deep, wide, powerful ocean of love and resiliency. ank you for all you do.
Mrs. Kahn, LBCRS Principal
THE 2020 CRYSTAL BALL e Crystal Ball Co-Chairs Congratulate THE 2020 HONOREES
Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Recipient of the 2020 Mother Seton Award Named after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, in recognition of her lifelong dedication to teaching, this award is presented to exemplary individuals whose support and service impacts Catholic education and the well-being of our nation’s youth.
Roisín Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Recipients of the 2020 Community Service Award e Community Service Award is presented for outstanding and continuing commitment to a broad range of affairs affecting the community and the brotherhood of man. Dedication and volunteer support to concerns of education, government, health and human rights are all prerequisites for this honor.
Stephen & Kelly Fontana Recipients of the 2020 Saint John Neumann Award e Saint John Neumann Award is presented for outstanding dedication to Catholic education and doctrine and for generous support of Catholic Institutions. e recipient is committed to keeping Catholic Education alive, by mirroring the image of Saint John Neumann, first male United States Citizen and Bishop to be canonized.
Debbie Gentilesco Mantia Recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award e Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an LBCRS alumni, who has made a significant impact in our community, and who embodies our school’s spirit, core values, and mission.
We thank you for all of your support and wish you all the best! Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Recipient of the 2020 Mother Seton Award
e Mother Seton Award is named after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, in recognition of her lifelong dedication to teaching. is award is presented to exemplary individuals whose support and service impacts Catholic education and the well-being of our nation’s youth. is year’s well-deserving recipient of the Mother Seton Award is Rev. Msgr. Donald McElligott Beckmann, Pastor. Raised on Long Island’s North Shore (“where our beach gave us rocks in our shoes as opposed to the barrier beach’s sand!”), Donald McE. Beckmann received a graduate degree in theology from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and a Doctorate in Ministry from our diocesan seminary in Huntington. He was ordained a presbyter of the Diocese of Rockville Centre in 1970. After serving parishes in Rockville Centre and Huntington, he was appointed spiritual director of St. Pius X reparatory Seminary. He later became the Catholic Chaplain at Hofstra University and Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry. During the Hofstra years, he also served the summer mission in Davis Park on Fire Island (“It was tough work, but somebody had to do it!”). During his university tenure, he was appointed Diocesan Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, a position he still holds. In that role, he served on the national Orthodox Christian – Roman Catholic dialogue, the national Muslim – Catholic dialogue, and the national Orthodox Jewish – Catholic dialogue. Msgr. Beckmann was ecumenical representative from the Catholic Church in the United States to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for eight years (“My father’s Lutheran family was delighted with that appointment.”). His most memorable work was his involvement in the peace process in Northern Ireland in the 80s and 90s (“My mother’s family in the County Kerry was proud, if a bit bemused, that their cousin was ‘involved with those people in the North.’”). He continues to represent our diocese on the Board of Governors of the Long Island Council of Churches. In recogni- tion of his ecumenical and interfaith work, he was named an Honorary Prelate by Pope John Paul II. For six years, he has been our pastor of Saint Ignatius Martyr (“a parish I have come to love like none other”). Long Beach Catholic Regional School is proud to honor Rev. Msgr. Donald McElligott Beckmann as the recipient of the 2020 Mother Seton Award. Roisin Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Recipients of the 2020 Community Service Award
e Community Service Award is presented for outstanding and continuing commitment to a broad range of affairs affecting the community and the brotherhood of man. Dedication and volunteer support to concerns of education, government, health, and human rights are all prerequisites for this honor.
is year’s well-deserving recipients of the Community Service Award are Mrs. Roisin Donohoe and Mrs. Collette Kavanagh.
Roisin Ann Donohoe was born in 1974 in County Armagh, Ireland, and is the eldest daughter of Eugene and Jacinta Campbell. She attended St. Catherine’s primary and secondary school along with her siblings, Orla, Helen, and Eugene. After graduating from St. Catherine’s secondary school, Roisin continued her education at Queens Col- lege in Belfast, where she graduated with a BSC in Architectural Engineering in 1995.
at summer, Roisin and three of her friends traveled to New York and eventually ended up in Long Beach. She started waitressing at Lucky’s Luncheonette in the West End where she first met Eamon, the love of her life. In 1998, after three years of dating, Roisin and Eamon got married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh. ey returned to Long Beach and settled in the West End. Not long after, they became partners in e Saloon. Roisin currently manages at e Saloon, where she has met many wonderful people from the community and forged many friendships. Roisin and Eamon have 3 beautiful children Aoife, Eddie, and Orla, all of whom were all fortunate enough to attend and gradu- ate from Long Beach Catholic Regional School.
Collette Kavanagh grew up in Derry, Ireland but has called Long Beach her home for years. Since 2009, Collette Kavanagh has been sharing her love of running with the children of LBCRS. Coach Collette, as she is affectionately known by her student athletes, has led the LBCRS Cross Country Team to multiple championship seasons. She lives in Long Beach with her husband P.J. and their four daughters, Ellie ’14, Anna ’15, Sarah ’19, and the youngest, Lily ’24. Collette is extremely grateful for the education and support her daughters received at LBCRS.
Roisin and Collette would like to thank their friends and family for their endless love and support. In addition, they want to congratulate all the honorees for their inspiration and continued support of LBCRS. Long Beach Catholic will always be near and dear to their hearts.
Long Beach Catholic Regional School is proud to honor Mrs. Roisin Donohoe and Mrs. Collette Kavanagh as the recipients of the 2020 Community Service Award. Steve & Kelly Fontana Recipients of the 2020 Saint John Neumann Award
e Saint John Neumann Award is presented for outstanding dedication to Catholic education and doctrine and for generous support of Catholic institutions. e recipient is committed to keeping Catholic Education alive by mirroring the image of Saint John Neumann, first male United States Citizen canonized as Bishop.
is year’s well-deserving recipients of the Saint John Neumann Award are Stephen and Kelly Fontana. e Fontana family can best be described as a team since they have continually supported Catholic education and the community’s children and families. ey always say “yes” when approached to lend a hand, and they often volunteer before being asked, mostly anonymously and always graciously.
Since 1952, the Fontanas have been a part of our community when Steve’s parents and grandparents were summer residents of Long Beach. Kelly and Steve were married in 1988, and, although they lived in Man- hattan, they summered in Atlantic Beach for the next few years. ey made the move from the city to East Atlantic Beach in 1993, where they have since been full time residents.
e Fontanas joined the LBCRS community in 1994 when their eldest, Sean (’04), started Pre-K followed shortly by Stephen (’06), Craig (’08), and finally Kelsea (’10). Kelly often volunteered at the school in many capacities, which enabled her to meet so many fantastic people with whom she maintains lasting friendships. She was a class parent for 14 years, a lunch parent for about the same, and ran the supermarket program along with Steve. She was also Vice President of the Parents’ Club for a few years and became a Substitute Teacher; once her children graduated, she worked as the Principal’s Assistant for nine years. Steve’s work schedule not only gave him the opportunity to see his family more, it allowed him to also be involved with the LBCRS community. He served on the LBCRS School Board, later becoming the President of the Board and ultimately serving for nine years. During that time, Steve also headed the Finance and Technology Committees, spearheaded the Solar Panel program, started the Supermarket Voucher Program, started the Men’s Basketball League, and ran the LBCRS Casino Nights. He too made lifelong friends along the way.
Kelly retired in 2018, and she and Steve earned their boating Captain’s licenses; they have been traveling together since! In keeping with their selfless sense of giving and nurturing, they have recently taken on their latest adventure of helping raise their granddaughter, Rayne.
Living by the motto, “your character is your destiny,” the Fontanas opened their home and their hearts to the LBCRS community and dedicated themselves to shared success and happiness reinforced by their Catholic faith.
Long Beach Catholic Regional School is proud to honor Stephen and Kelly Fontana as the recipients of the 2020 Saint John Neumann Award. Debbie Gentilesco Mantia Recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award
e Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an LBCRS alumnus who has made a significant impact in our community, and who embodies our school’s spirit, core values, and mission.
A life-long Long Beach resident, Miss Debbie, as she is so lovingly called by the children in her care, is the perfect choice for the Distinguished Graduate Award.
Debbie began her educational journey at Long Beach Catholic School, followed by high school years at Kel- lenberg Memorial and Long Beach High School, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY at New Paltz and finishing with a master’s degree from Touro College. Debbie taught in the New York City Board of Education system and 13 years ago opened Seaside Celebrations Children’s Enter- tainment Center in the West End of our beloved city.
It is well-known that Seaside Celebrations is an extremely valuable resource for the parent, providing dai- ly, holiday and occasional evening activities for children. In addition, Debbie is also a vital member of the community and the parish of St. Ignatius. Each year, as Long Beach welcomes families of Waterfront Warriors, Debbie generously offers her time and energy to collect necessary ‘items’ (clothing, food) for their use. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, she becomes a driving force in collecting toys, gifts, and gift cards to be distributed to families in need. And, for the past 20 years, she has been an active participant for the Michelle O’Neil Foundation raising money for children with cancer. ere seems to be no end to her desire to help others.
Debbie has been married to Phil for over 20 years, their 16-year-old son, Luke is in his junior year at LB High School. ey are both immensely proud of her and support her in all her charitable activities. She is truly a loving, generous, and compassionate person, and LBCRS is proud to call her one of their own.
Long Beach Catholic Regional School is proud to honor Mrs. Debbie Gentilesco Mantia as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Fr. Donald…for all you have done for St. Ignatius Parish and LBCRS. Your constant support was always felt and appreciated.
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Debbie, You are always one of the first people to step up and help others while asking for nothing in return. I’m sure there are people who know who you are just by hearing all of the good you do. You have made us all so proud of you! We couldn’t be any happier for you! You are a great role model for everyone. Congratulations on being the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award! We love you more than you know! All of our love Mom & Dad Jimmy Laurie Patrice LBCRS
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Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Mother Seton Award
Roisin Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Community Service Award
Stephen & Kelly Fontana Saint John Neumann Award
Debbie Gentilesco Mantia Distinguished Alumni Award
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Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Roisín Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Stephen and Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia
VFW HALL RENTAL # 432-2549 #432-9138 LBCRS
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Congratulations to the Honorees! Fire Command Co. Inc. Fire Equipment sales and Service
475 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH, N.Y. 11561 (516) 889-1111 (800) 753-9599 (516) 431-0502 FAX LBCRS LBCRS In Loving Memory of George & Virginia Whitbread
Whitbread’s Sons Lumber Co. Serving the Community for 4 Generations Since 1917
Long Beach Oceanside 600 Magnolia Blvd. 3256 Long Beach Rd. Long Beach, NY 11561 Oceanside, NY 11572 432-0670 766-2442 LBCRS Congratulations to the Honorees and the Class of 2020
Future Class Olivia Iorio — 2022 Madelyn McMahon — 2023 Brady Iorio — 2025 Michael McMahon — 2026
Past Class Marie Brunelli — 2000 Robert Brunelli — 2002 Shannon Johnston — 2010
Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. Long Beach NY 11561 Office: 516-431-6160 LBCRS
Congratulations to all the Honorees, especially Roisin Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh
The Tierney Family Finn, Claudia, Jack, Maya and Eamon LBCRS
Congratulations Roisin & Collette! THE SALOON STAFF LBCRS
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Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Roisín Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Stephen and Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia
MISTER SPARKY / MURDY ELECTRIC CO. (516) 536-5700 / (516)431-5286
Bill ’71, Debbie ‘73 Deirdre ’03, Ryan ’05 & Caitlin ‘08 LBCRS
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Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Roisín Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Stephen and Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia LBCRS
Congratulations to Roisin Donohoe, Collette Kavanagh And All of tonight’s Honorees. From Your friends at
1809 Newbridge Road, Bellmore, NY 11710 516 308 4747 [email protected] Long Islands Newest Beverage Retail Store Delivering to homes and businesses In Point Lookout, Lido, Atlantic Beach and Long Beach as well the rest of the south shore of Long Island. The Mandelos Family Makenzie 7-1 Madison 4-2 Christian 2018
@CLASSICBEVERAGE @BEVERAGECLASSIC Classic Beverage Bellmore LBCRS Kelly and Steve Fontana Congratulations to our Mom and Dad, aka: Gram and Grumps, on receiving the 2020 Saint John Neumann Award!
So appropriate for the two people who have always taught us that “Your Character is Your Destiny.” Your commitment to LBCRS and all of the children in our community is truly awesome!
Love you always, Sean (class of ‘04) and Samantha, Rayne (class of ‘33), Stephen (class of ‘06) and Gabrielle, Craig (class of ‘08) and Julia, Kelsea (class of ‘10) and Damiano LBCRS
Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann
Thank you for all your support through the years
Congratulations and Best Wishes
The members of St. Vincent de Paul LBCRS Congratulations to all of the LBCRS 2020 CRYSTAL BALL Honorees!
WELL DESERVED! Rev. Msgr. Donald Beckmann Mrs. Roisin Donohoe Mrs. Collette Kavanaugh Mrs. Debbie Gentilesco Mantia
We are so proud to be standing beside such wonderful, caring and giving people! Thank you for all you do.
Love, The Fontana Family LBCRS
Congratulations to this year’s honorees! Long Beach Lightning Youth Hockey Long Beach’s travel hockey program for children ages 7-18 LBCRS
LONG BEACH CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL Thank you for your commitment to outstanding Catholic Education! Congratulations to Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Roisin Donohoe & Collete Kavanagh Stephen & Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia
Beach Catholic Religious Education 722 West Penn Street Long Beach, NY 11561 Gerri Maquet, Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator 516-432-6788 [email protected]
Congratulations
Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann Stephen & Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia
With Gratitude and Appreciation for your many years of service to our Parish, School and Community.
A very special thank you to Collette & Roisín for your generous support, constant encouragement & selfless giving of your time, energy and talent to LBCRS and to all of our children.
With prayerful thanks, Daria & Nick D’Andrea, Eileen Costello, Jane & Tom Nicpon Joan & Damian Sciano and Kerry & Chris Troy
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James Lynch 516-432-2245 Licensed & Insured ~Fly Your Flag~ LBCRS LBCRS Congratulations to the honorees Rev. Msgr. Donald Beckman Roisin Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Stephen & Kelly Fontana “Miss Debbie” Mantia
THE HAGEN-KAVANAGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
(516) 897-7260 WWW.HAGENIRISHDANCE.COM
727 W. Park Ave. 182A Maple Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 Rockville Centre, NY 11561
LBCRS
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Matthew S. Cohen, MD FAAP 272 West Park Avenue | Long Beach, NY 516-543-5000
Congratulations to This Year’s Honorees, especially our good friends Roisin, Collette & Miss Debbie! We Love You! The Monaghans LBCRS
Congratulations to all of the Honorees especially our friend, Collette Kavanagh!
Love the Moran Family Tom & Kathy, Joe, TJ, Claire & Maeve
Congratulations Stephen & Kelly Fontana So proud of you both!
Peg, Robert, Sabrina, Ali, Meghan, Charlie, Kim & Mike LBCRS
Congratulations to is Year’s Honorees
Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, Pastor Roisín Donohoe & Collette Kavanagh Stephen and Kelly Fontana Debbie Gentilesco Mantia Your Friends at, Peknic, Peknic & Schaefer
Congratulations to the Honorees! LBCRS
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Congratulations to the Honorees! From your friends at….. LBCRS
Congratulations to the Honorees!
Thanks for all you do for LBCRS and our barrier island.
Love Independent Equipment & the Bohm Family Connor (‘17), Liam (‘19) & Nora (’22)
Father Donald, I wish you the very best as you start your next chapter. I so enjoyed sharing the pastoral council meetings, financial meetings and Eucharistic Ministries with you. You have been a true blessing in my life and will be truly missed.
Love, Karla Grasso LBCRS Congratulates to all the Honorees, with special recognition to Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann We thank you for our years of service to St. Ignatius Martyr Parish and Long Beach Catholic Regional School. We will miss your honesty, your humility, and your knowledge and support of the traditions of our Catholic Liturgy “Auf Wiedersehen” Fr. Donald “Slan leat” St. Ignatius Martyr Choir
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ST. IGNATIUS MARTYR PARISH o ers our sincere congratulations to this year’s HONOREES
God Bless You All!
Congratulations to the Honorees!
Thank you for all you do, are, and inspire.
With love, Lisa, David, Riley & Tessa Mascolo LBCRS The Chamber thanks all of our Honorees for their dedication to LBCRS and our Community
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801 W Beech St, Long Beach, NY 11561 | (516) 632-9014
NOLANS PUB LBCRS
Congratulations to all the 2020 Crystal Ball Honorees
2190 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, NY 11509 516-239-6700
Wishing the very best to the honorees! LBCRS
918 West Beech Street | Long Beach, NY 11561 | westendpizzalb.com | (516) 889-1711
Congratulations to the Honorees! Your friends at We Advance Now
Congratulations to Ms. Debbie! We love you more than goldfish and chipths! Love, McCartney, Charlie and Darla May LBCRS
George W Bella. AIA 516-432-3406 [email protected] GWBArchitect.com
Pat Gordon Contracting Building & Remodeling, House lifting Kitchens, bath, windows, doors, roofing, siding, Decking, extensions,Geor dormers,ge W newBe constructionlla. AIA Alls5 jobs16 Big-43 & Small2-3406 Residential & Commercial Pat Gordon, President.GB e lla @ G WB Ar c(516)889-6962hitect.com Visit our website at G WB Ar PatGordonCochitecntracting.comt.com
Pat Gordon Contracting Building & Remodeling, House lifting Kitchens, bath, windows, doors, roofing, siding, Decking, extensions, dormers, new construction Alls jobs Big & Small Residential & Commercial Pat Gordon, President. (516)889-6962 Visit our website at PatGordonContracting.com
www.oceanridecycling.com (516)432-8000 LBCRS
Congratulations to All
Rosemary Sheridan LBCRS
Congratulations 8th Grade Graduates Class of 2020 LBCRS LBCRS
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Nursery LBCRS
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Nursery LBCRS
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Pre-K Mrs. Batus LBCRS
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Pre-K Mrs. Batus LBCRS
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Kindergarten Mrs. Isola LBCRS
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Kindergarten Ms. Brennan LBCRS
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1st Grade Mrs. Minerva LBCRS
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2nd Grade Mrs. Palmieri LBCRS
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3rd Grade Mrs. Volpe LBCRS
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3rd Grade Mrs. Toritto LBCRS
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4th Grade Mrs. Grant LBCRS
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4th Grade Mrs. Williams LBCRS
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5th Grade Mrs. O'Reilly LBCRS
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5th Grade Mrs. Ryan LBCRS
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6th Grade Mr. Mc Carthy LBCRS
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7th Grade Mrs. Torreblanca LBCRS
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8th Grade Mrs. Petschauer LBCRS
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8th Grade Mrs. Angst LBCRS
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LBCRS Faculty LBCRS
Congratulations Collette Kavanagh
Thank you for all that you do for LBCRS and the community. You truly deserve this recognition. Well done!!! Love, Shane, Brendan, Julia, Kevin & Judy Halpin xoxo LBCRS
Congratulations to the Honorees
And wishing all the best to Katherine & Elizabeth and the Class of 2020
Love, Nan & Pappa LBCRS Congratulations to all the Honorees and Best of luck to the Class of 2020
And to Katherine & Elizabeth – we are so proud of you each and every day! Keep reaching for the stars.
Love, Mommy & Daddy LBCRS
Congratulations to all of the wonderful honorees Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Bekmann, Roisin Donohoe and Collette Kavanagh, Stephen and Kelly Fontana, and “Miss Debbie” G-Love Gentilesco Mantia.
We are blessed to know each one of you and we thank you for all you do for our children and our community.
A great big “felicidades” to the very special Class of 2020! To Julia Fischer and Edward Greer ~ congratulations on your last year at LBCRS. We are so proud of you both and we love you so much. Thank you for sharing your incredible gifts and talents with the Long Beach Catholic family and for brightening the lives of OUR family. We know you will both be stars in high school and beyond!
“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Love, The Smith Family ~ Grandma Pat, Andy, “Señora” Karen (’87), Nora (’18), Gavin (’22) LBCRS Charlotte, Believe in the magic of your dreams! We are so proud of you!
Love, Dad, Mom and Kyra
Congratulations to Miss Debbie…. you do so much for our community and we are so proud to call you our friend!
Best of luck to Father Donald…we will miss you terribly and wish you the best as you retire! Congratulations!
Will, Ryan, and Rose…we are so proud of you as you grow and learn academically and spiritually in LBCRS! Keep It up!
The Kenahan Family
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LBCRS The 43rd Annual
Thank you so much to all of this year’s sponsors and honorees!