Fermi Scholarship recipients at the breakfast
Honoree James Veneruso, left with City Councilman Anthony Merante
Keynote speaker Carl Petrillo, right
The Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers proudly announces the (eight) Scholarship recipients awarded at our 61st Annual Scholarship Breakfast held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Mulinos at Lake Isle in Eastchester NY.
Carl E. Petrillo, Chairman, Yonkers Contracting Company, was the Keynote Speaker and James J. Veneruso, Esq., Managing Partner, Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz and Curto LLP, was the honoree.
The Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers celebrates its past and its mission of providing academic scholarships to high school seniors with traceable Italian heritage at its 61st Anniversary in 2024. Sponsored by the Italian American Forum and starting as a dream of Mike Vitulli, the Trustees of the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers has maintained this tradition while expanding the reach of the scholarship program. Originally based in Yonkers NY, the scholarship impact is now Westchester County wide.
The 61st Annual Scholarship breakfast was proud to have Mr. Carl E. Petrillo, Chairman, Yonkers Contracting Company as our key note speaker. Mr. Petrillo spoke about the formation of his company starting with its roots in Italy to Yonkers and provided advice to the Scholarships recipients. He referred to their college years as they are about to embark on as “the most formative years of their lives” and the role of academics, and a career progression starting with their first job to rise to the top of their career. He also discussed the importance of staying active in the community throughout their adult lives.
In addition to having Mr. Petrillo as our Keynote speaker, the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund was proud to recognize and honor James J. Veneruso, Esq., Managing Partner, Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto, who has been a long time supporter of the Enrico Fermi Scholarship, as well as playing a pivotal role in preserving Italian heritage. Mr. Veneruso spoke about the importance of family and was very proud to have his extended family celebrate the day with him.
Mr. Veneruso also generously sponsored an additional scholarship, bringing the total scholarships to eight, totalling $45,000.
The Recipients for the 61st Annual Scholarship Breakfast and the scholarship sponsors are listed below.
Fermi Scholarship sponsored by The Thomas & Agnes Carvel Scholarship ($10,000) Samantha Barca from The Ursuline School, Daughter of Christopher and Vickie Marie Barca.
Fermi Scholarship in Memory of Mario and Marion Curto and Jack and Anna Veneruso ($5,000) Penelope Cloonan from Yonkers High School, Daughter of Maria Carozza-McCaff rey and Dr. Sean Cloonan.
Fermi Scholarship in Memory of John N. Romano, Esq. ($5,000), Nina Maloney from Maria Regina High School, Daughter of Marisa and Thomas Maloney.
Fermi Scholarship in Memory of Cpl. Joseph G. Romano and Anthony D. Romano ($5,000), Adrianna Antenucci from John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, Daughter of Irene Febbo and Pasquale Antenucci.
Fermi Scholarship in Memory of Henry J. Monaco, Jr. ($5,000), Emily Moccia from Yonkers Montessori Academy, Daughter of Lawrence Moccia and Tara Caloia-Moccia.
Fermi Countywide Scholarship ($5,000), Vincent Daly from Regis High School, Son of Vincent and Roberta Daly,
Fermi Countywide Scholarship ($5,000), Cassandra Pelosi from North Salem High School, Daughter of Louisa and Andrew Pelosi.
Fermi Science Scholarship ($5,000), Lucia Lammers from Harrison High School, Daughter of Luciamarie and Thomas Lammers.
Complete biographies of the recipients can be found at www.enricofermi.org
