30 MAY 12 – MAY 18, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Kings of Staten Island honored at Star Network Event BY JAIME DEJESUS [email protected] It was a night fit for a king! Hundreds gathered at Staten Island’s elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Avenue, as over 20 men were honored at Star Network’s annual “Kings of Staten Island” event. The event, held on Wednesday, May 10, gave attendees opportunities to network, fundraise, and acknowledge and celebrate each other’s work and accolades. “I love to bring recognition to people who make a difference in their communities and every one of you tonight has made a difference,” Victoria Schneps Communications/Star Network co-owner, told the honorees. “It is our honor and our pleasure to honor you and let you and the community know how much you are appreciated.” This year’s Kings of Staten Island were Joseph Maffeo (Posthumous Community Valor Award Recipient); Robert DeFalco (Owner, Robert DeFalco Realty/S.I. Mortgage Group, Inc. and Excellence in Real Estate Award recipient); Lawrence Ambrosino (Owner, Residential Home Funding); Steve Argentine (Owner, All Boro Maintenance); Anthony “AJ” Basile (Financial Specialist, National Financial Network); Peter Botros (Chef/Owner, Stone House Restaurant); Barry Crupi (Co-Owner/Barry’s Auto); Theodore Ericson (Executive Director and Founder, Crossroads Unlimited, Inc.); Robert Fanuzzi, Ph.D. (Associate Provost & Director of Civic Engagement, St. John’s University); Howard Farber BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photos by Corazon Aguirre & Arthur de Gaeta (Second Vice President/Branch Manager, Richmond County Savings Bank); Bobby Giurintano (Key Account Manager, TGI Office Automation); Gurdev Singh Kang (Cultural Society, Richmond Hill); Steven J. Korkowski (President/CEO, Sweetbrook Nursery & Garden Center); Matthew Langella (AVP/Branch Manager, Investors Bank); Frank P. Lettera (Managing Director, Hanley Funeral Home); Brian Licata (Deputy Director of Workforce Development, United Activities Unlimited); Dominick Mancino (Actor, Screen Actors Guild); Brian McGowan (Director of Marketing, Casandra Properties); Frank Morano (Radio Host, AM 970 The Answer); George Joseph Passariello (Co-owner/Chief Technology Officer/The VON Agency); Nicholas Pesce (Owner, La Bella Market Place); Anthony Rapacciuolo (Partner, PRcision LLC); Michael Scarimbolo (Branch Manager, Advisors Mortgage Group LLC ); and Will Smith (President/Operating Partner, Staten Island Yankees). Along with a VIP reception, cocktail hour and ceremony, the event debuted a special award, the Joseph Maffeo Community Valor Award, sponsored by Staten Island University Hospital/ Northwell Health, which was accepted by Linda and Keith Manfredi, founders of the Joseph Maffeo Foundation. Maffeo was a firefighter for Ladder 101, who lost his life on September 11, 2001. The two started the foundation to improve the community and commemorate Maffeo. “My brother was a very unique and giving man,” Linda said. “Because of his work during his short years of life, my husband and I try to take a proactive approach in life felt it was important to keep his legacy alive.” One hundred percent of the raffle proceeds went to the foundation. During the award ceremony, each honoree got to walk down the red carpet to receive his trophy. NY 1 News anchor Natalie Duddridge served as the event’s emcee. This year’s sponsors were Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health, Investors Bank, Empire State Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, JetBlue, Broadway Stages, Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Medcast Plus. Kings of Staten Island. The Richmond County Savings Bank team. Victoria Schneps with Larry Ambrosino and Natalie Duddridge. Victoria Schneps with Howard Farber and Natalie Duddridge. Victoria Schneps with Steven Korkowski and Natalie Duddridge. Victoria Schneps with George Passariello and Natalie Duddridge. Victoria Schneps with Brian Licata and Natalie Duddridge. Victoria Schneps with Brian McGowan and Natalie Duddridge.
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