THANK YOU,
THROGGS NECK!
From The
Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
Thank you to Grand Marshals Rosemary
Lombard, Joseph McManus, and Father Stephen Norton as the Honored Clergy who
led the 15th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and for
their extraordinary support of the Parade. We could only hope that future Grand
Marshals are as involved and committed as you were. The Parade Committee
is grateful to have had such wonderful people lead the Parade, and also a
special thank you to Father Norton for starting the day with such a beautiful
Mass.
Thank you to the families of the
Honorary Grand Marshal who allowed us to recognize their loved ones for their
accomplishments and contributions to the Bronx. Thank you to the families of
Abby Devany Bonelli, William Brennan, Barbara Callahan, William Clancy, Donald
Clarke, Geri Demers, Thomas Dunleavy, John Elliott, Jim Halpin Sr., William
Hession, Malachy Higgins, Peter Junta Jr., Michael Kelleher, Michael Lenihan,
Paul Lynch, Ray McCann Sr., Mark McKay, Thomas Aquinas Moore, Michael Morgan,
Thomas Mulroy, Joan Murphy, Peggy Murphy, Bob Rohan, and Ann Toohey.
Thank you to Jim McQuade and
Schuyler Funeral Home for underwriting the cost of breakfast. The McQuade
Family’s support of the Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade is so amazing,
year after year.
Thank you to Manhattan Beer
Distributors for their donation of the commemorative t-shirts, sponsorship
banners and continued support of the Parade, year after year.
Thank you to the incredible
volunteers who served breakfast to hundreds after Mass, especially Dan
O’Connor, Robert “Beefman” Engel, Robert Johnson, Brendan Golden, Eileen Albin,
Donna Callahan, Liz Donnelly, Gina Guzman, Colleen Lewis, Katie O’Brien, Jamie
Skrapits, Vicki Papp, Tricia O’Toole, Christian Bistany, Slater O’Brien, Kelsey
O’Brien and Aiden O’Brien. Thank you to the Marina del Rey who prepared the
food, gratis, that was served at breakfast and a special thank you to Barrino’s
Market.
Thank you to the sponsors, the
elected officials, the families of the Grand Marshals and Honorary Grand
Marshals, the bands, schools, organizations, businesses and other marchers, all
of whom made the Parade so grand! We are proud to say 19 bands and over 60
groups joined the line of march. We appreciate your faith and support!
Thank you to Laurie Galioto, the
Line of March Chairman, who helped guide the marchers, and for your tireless
work on the journal and other important endeavors.
Thank you to Captain James R.
McGeown of the 45th Precinct, the officers of the 45th Precinct and the NYPD
for their hard work to make sure everyone was safe during the Parade. We also
want to thank 45th Precinct Community Affairs Officers AnneMarie
Morrison and Diane Beato.
Thank you to Assistant Chief Carlos
Gomez and Lieutenant John Donnellan, Patrol Borough Bronx, who coordinated the
event.
Thank you to the NYC Parks
Department, and especially Pelham Bay Park Administrator Marianne Anderson for
helping us with the chairs needed for the Grand Stand.
Thank you to Jim McQuade and Chris
Dalton for their superb emceeing at the Reviewing Stand. Thank you to Peggy
Vega for her research on the marching groups.
Thank you to Chateau Stables for
their contribution toward the beautiful horse and carriage for our Grand
Marshals.
Thank you to Barbara Miller, our
very gifted friend and seamstress who made the beautiful sashes for our Grand
Marshals. Barbara, you are an expert at your craft and we appreciate your commitment
– even long distance!
Thank you to those of you who
participated in our Contest to select the artwork to be used on our Parade
Journal cover and on the commemorative t-shirts. Special thanks to Cate
Behringer who had the winning entry!
Thank you to Peggy Vega and Jayne
Tracy and the local establishments and businesses who worked hard to sell the
commemorative t-shirts.
Thank you to the flag hangers who
diligently hung the Irish and American flags on East Tremont Avenue. Thank you
to Kevin Walsh, Willie Frano, Danny Baumann, Danielle Peters, Billy Rueger Jr.,
and Leo Kibler Jr., who helped us hang them and Lloyd Bistany who took them
down. Your hard work helped make sure Tremont was alive with the pride of
Ireland and the USA! Also, a belated shout out to Peter and Katherine
Ficke who helped last year!
Thank you to the volunteers who
helped us deliver the Journal books this year - Brian Schumacher, John Curtain
and Mike Bistany.
Thank you to Patrick James Crorkin
and Nicky Multari for hanging all the Parade Sponsor banners at the Grand
Stand.
Thank you to Joe Mondello of Wide
Area Communications for your work with the sound system.
Thank you to Jerry Landi of Amuck
Duck Productions for recording the day’s events for us.
Thank you to Don Dzubiak who paints
the green line down Tremont Avenue for us at a “Benevolent” price.
Thank you to Derek Woods for his
expert coverage of the parade, year after year.
Thank you to Seamus Carey, Kathy
Gallagher and the staff of the Wicked Wolf for hosting the parade committee
meetings week after week. Your hospitality is always appreciated.
Thank you to the thousands of people
who lined the Parade Route to cheer on the marchers and provided an amazing
atmosphere! This Parade is always held the Sunday before St. Patrick’s
Day, rain or shine – so plan to join us again next year on Sunday, March 16,
2014. The spectators make the day
fantastic!
Thank you to everyone who purchased
a page in the journal, bought a t-shirt, and gave their time and energy to make
the 15th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade so special!
Special thanks to the 2013
Platinum and Emerald Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
($1,000.00 and above)
NYS
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto
Brewski’s
Bar and Grill
US Congressman
Joseph Crowley
The Frano
Family
Ensign
Engineering
Empire
City Casino
Jerome
Florist
Manhattan
Beer Distributors
Marina del
Rey Caterers
The
McCooey Family
Joseph
McManus and Family
The
McQuade Family - Schuyler Hill Funeral Home
Plumbers
Local Union #1
The Wicked
Wolf Restaurant
Law Office
of Patrick Wynne
TD Bank
Emerald Sponsors
($500.00 to 999.99)
Bronx
Board of Business Agents
Colony
Building Supply
Brian,
MaryEllen, Emily and Tara Elliott
Stephen
Kaufman, PC
The
Riverdale Steakhouse
As you can see, it took so many
people to make this Parade a reality. We can’t possibly thank everyone by name,
but we certainly appreciate the hard work and effort! This is a proud Bronx
event and we are so pleased to be a part of this wonderful community.
