MAY 13 - MAY 19, 2016 • BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP 31 Honoree Richard Luthmann with family and friends Family and friends of Honoree Joseph Ferrara “It’s a special day. Honestly, I don’t deserve to be honored. I think the honorees are the people that I serve and work with,” he said. “This is not done without Staten Island University Hospital being part of my life, without my family and dear friends being part of my life.” Other honorees were equally excited about the award. “It’s definitely an honor to be a part of it among this huge and great list of Kings who are all big parts of the community,” said Mike Bloomfield, president of Tekie Geek, who had a booth set up at the venue. “It’s great to branch out and get our name out there to the Kings being honored and let them see that we’re here on Staten Island and we’re here to keep their businesses up and running.” Alex Slootskiy, branch manager of People’s United Bank, who was also an exhibitor, was also happy to be a part of the evening. “It definitely means a lot and it’s a big honor to be here,” he said. “I enjoy networking, meeting new people, helping anybody I could with their financial needs.” After mingling and visiting the exhibitors, all attendees entered the ballroom for the main event to receive their awards. Anthony Pascale of NY1, the event’s emcee, introduced each honoree. “I see firsthand the difference that so many people can make,” he said. “It just takes one person, one business and a vision. It’s really great. I’m proud to be here.” Jamie Lynn Macchia, Miss New York 2015, walked each honoree down the red carpet to receive his trophy. “I’m from Staten Island. I grew up here, so a lot of the honorees I know personally so it’s really exciting for me,” she said. There were plenty of raffles, with all proceeds going to the Kids Against Cancer and Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund. “Imagine Barrington Burke-Green a place where children with cancer can be treated close to home and far removed from their disease, and the atmosphere is cheerful and uplifting. This is mission of Kids Against Cancer Recreation and Treatment Center,” said Pascale. “(Bini) was an 18 year veteran New York City firefighter assigned to Rescue Company 5 Staten Island. He lost his life on September 11, 2001. The memorial fund was created in his memory to honor him and to continue his lifelong belief in helping others. It supports the community through scholarships, emergency grants and special needs assistance,” Pascale explained. This event’s presenting sponsor was Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health. Other sponsors included People’s United Bank, BFC Partners, The Luthmann Law Firm, SIEDC and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Alex Slootskiy Anthony Libecci Robert Myers Pat Pappalardo Patrick Pinto Michael V. Gervasi Sam J. Jibladze Dominick Ciccarelli Frank D’Amato Walter Daszkowski John Mauri Ram Cherukuri Peter Marcolini Joseph Ferrara
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