Daniel Santaniello to be Honored as “Man of the Year”

Man of the Year Daniel J. SantanielloThe 110th annual dinner of the Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County honoring the voyage of the great Italian explorer and discoverer of the New World will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, at Fiorelli’s, Peckville, beginning at 5 p.m. with cocktails and dinner beginning at 6 o’clock.

This year the Columbus Day Association will honor Daniel J. Santaniello as Italian American Man of the Year. Mr. Santaniello is President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank. He was born and raised in Lackawanna County and currently resides with his wife and four children in Moscow. Mr. Santaniello is dedicated to both his profession and to many local philanthropic and civic organizations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Everyone is encouraged to attend the dinner, a highlight of the Columbus Day observance in Lackawanna County.

Ticket and ad opportunities are available. Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person. Call Joe Fazio at (570) 241-1691 for more information.

Man of the Year Party

Kevin Shaughnessy

The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a party recently for the Paul “Hook” O’Malley Man of the Year Award in honor of Kevin Shaughnessy in recognition of his many organizations and charitable involvements.

The event kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day season with the AOH Paul “Hook” O’Malley Man of the Year award presented and the event featured a proclamation by Congressman Matt Cartwright.  Proceeds benefit All Saints Academy scholarships.

Shown from left: Joe Walsh, State Director of the Diocese of Scranton, Joseph Hosie, President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania AOH, Kevin M. Shaughnessy, Man of the Year recipient, with daughter Peyton, Patrick O’Malley, AOH Hook O’Malley Division 4 President, and James Connor, AOH Hook O’Malley Division 4 Treasurer.

 

Ancient Order of Hibernians Host “Man of the Year” Party

Man of the YearThe Ancient Order of Hibernians held a party on March 1 for the Paul “Hook” O’Malley Man of the Year Award in honor of Kevin Shaughnessy in recognition of his many organizations and charitable involvements.

The event kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day season with the AOH Paul “Hook” O’Malley Man of the Year award presented and the event featured a proclamation by Congressman Matt Cartwright.  Proceeds benefit All Saints Academy scholarships.