The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a party for the Paul “Hook” O’Malley Man of the Year Award in honor of Kevin Shaughnessy on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fiorelli Catering, 1501 Main St., Peckville.
For ticket information, call (570) 945-3559. Proceeds will benefit All Saints Academy scholarships.
Shown from left are: Patrick O’Malley, Joseph Walsh, Tom Coyne, James Barrett, Joseph Holland, Mark McDade, and Atty. Terry Gallagher.
The John Mitchell Day Ceremony and Man of the Year was held this year at the Cathedral Cemetery.
Mitchell was the great labor leader who fought for an eight-hour work day, minimum wage, and safety standards in the mines. The AOH Hook O’Malley Division 4 has been celebrating John Mitchell Day for the past 13 years. Keith Oleski, AOH member, was awarded Man of the Year for his past dedication to the Union and his community.
Shown from left are: James Barrett, historian; Joe Walsh, state director; Colleen Gerrity, James Connor, treasurer; James Sweeney, Patrick O’Malley, president; Vincent O’Malley, Keith Oleski, John Mitchell Man of the Year and Marshall; Mary Lou Oleski, Judge Thomas Munley, Jay Sheckman, Joe Hosie, PA AOH president; Gene Widdick, John Trauma, Columbus Day Association; Katie Hosie, Sarah Walsh, and Nora Connor.
The Paul “Hook” O’Malley Ancient Order of Hibernians, Lackawanna County Division #4 held their “Man of the Year” dinner in March at Fiorelli’s. This year’s recipient was District Judge Terrence Gallagher.
Shown, from left: John Connor, John Maher, Mark McDade, District Judge Terrence Gallagher, Kathy Gallagher, AOH Paul “Hook” O’Malley President Patrick O’Malley, Jim Barrett, James Connor, Joe Walsh, and Joe Holland.