Meet the Alumni Board
In 2014, Kellenberg Memorial established its first official Alumni Association Board, the mission of which is to provide opportunities for Firebird alumni to maintain contact with each other and the school. The officers of the board serve for two years. Please find below the members of the 2021-2023 Alumni Board. We thank them all for their continued support of Kellenberg Memorial.
Anthony Cantelmo ’97, P’24,’26
President
Finance Director at American Express
St. John’s University, Bachelor of Science degree in Finance
“Kellenberg Memorial is a place that shaped who I am today. It strengthened my faith and developed my morals and my values. It truly set me up for success in life and I want to ensure that continues for future generations of Firebirds.”
Meredith (DePalma) Heine ’02
Independent Advanced Director at Pampered Chef
University of Scranton, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
“Having an education rooted in our Catholic faith provided a solid foundation for me to carry throughout life, and despite all the challenges I’ve faced, my faith helped me realize that anything is possible with God by my side. I truly believe my experience at Kellenberg equipped me to make confident decisions in both my professional and personal life, and I’m excited to share how life beyond high school doesn’t come down to black and white decisions anymore because success can be found in many ways.”
Eileen (Owen) Henke ’98
Former media marketing professional, currently a homemaker
Marist College, Bachelor in Science degree in Marketing
“It has been an honor to have been asked to join the Kellenberg Memorial Alumni Board. I am very proud to have attended a school where academic excellence and morality go hand-in-hand. I am impressed to see so many Kellenberg graduates whom after college have returned to teach. Fond memories and strengthened faith gained while they were students draw them back and inspire them to pass the legacy on to others. My goal is to reunite alumni with each other in support of KMHS’s ever-growing community.”
Eddie Jordan ’13
Director of Building and Grounds at St. Martin de Porres Marianist School
Franklin Pierce University, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice
“Kellenberg Memorial has truly been a beautiful place to grow which has shaped me into the person I am today. From the supportive coaches to the diligent teachers, the Marianist Community continues to help all past and present students flourish in all aspects of life. My goal in being on the KMHS Alumni Board is to continue this precedent and help bring all Firebirds back to the Bird’s Nest!”
Michelle Mastricovo ’11
Registered Nurse
The University of Tampa, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
“The education I received, friendships I built, and faith that I strengthened while in high school served as the perfect foundation for the start of my adulthood. I am truly grateful to Kellenberg which is why I am looking forward to giving back by serving on the alumni board and staying connected as a Forever Firebird.”
Adam Rossol ’97
Complex director in North American excess casualty claims group at AIG
Boston University’s Questrom School of Management, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
St. John’s University School of Law, Juris Doctor degree
“I am honored to serve on the Alumni Board for Kellenberg Memorial. Attending Kellenberg is a special time in a student’s life to discover who they are, explore and strengthen their faith, make lasting friendships, and receive an excellent academic education in a supportive environment. I look back at my time at Kellenberg full of gratitude for what it gave to me and what I one day hope it will give to my son. I look forward to working with my fellow alumni to help the school continue to grow and fulfill its mission.”
Alexia (Santiago) Giampaolo ’11
Occupational Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy
Marist College, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
New York University, Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
“From day one of Triple A, Kellenberg Memorial became my home. And from then it has provided me the tools to become a well-rounded and spiritually humbled individual, who I am proud of today. I chose to give back to Kellenberg because I want to continue the Firebird legacy so others can share in our faithful community.”
Michael Warner ’04
Vice President of Global Executive Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships at MSCI, Inc.
Baruch College, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics
“My experience at Kellenberg is one that I will never forget. Kellenberg really provided an environment for each individual to develop and thrive in their chosen area of interest. I am honored to be in a position to contribute to the success of the school so that future generations will be able to experience the same life-changing high school experience that I did.”
Past Alumni Board Members
Kelly (Agostinacchio) Forquignon ’99
CPA/Assistant Chief Financial Officer of a law firm
Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and English
Patricia Kearney ’97
Manager of Rehabilitation Services at Glen Cove Hospital
University of Scranton, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Hofstra University, Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management
Christine (Carroll) Krisch ’02
Critical Care Nurse at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
The College of the Holy Cross, Bachelor of Arts in English and Premedical Studies
Stony Brook University, Bachelor of Nursing
James McBrien, MD ’89 (Past President)
Site Medical Director at CityMD
Manhattan College (cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Biology
SUNY Downstate, Doctor of Medicine
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Residency in combined Medicine and Pediatrics
Andrea (Licari) Petrosky ’91, P’22 (Past President)
Professional background in marketing, currently a homemaker
Villanova University, Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Jerry Silecchia ’88, P’20,’24
Regional Director of Engineering, ISS Facility Services
New York Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanic Engineering
Hilary (Cunningham) McDevitt ’93, (Past President)
Speech pathologist at Malverne Center for Play and Development
Loyola University Maryland, Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology
CW Post, Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology
John Muenzen ’97
Manager of Facility Projects, LaGuardia Airport – The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Manhattan College, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Mathematics Minor
James Scahill ’08
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
Marist College, Bachelor of Arts in History
St. John’s University School of Law, Juris Doctor
John Scatamacchia ’02
Senior Industrial Engineer for Stratasys Ltd.
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science and Engineering
St. John’s University, Master of Business Administration
Jenny Delaleu ’94, P’21
Family Nurse Practitioner
Stony Brook University, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Columbia University, Master’s degree in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner with a Minor in Nursing Informatics)
Tara (Fitzgerald) Fuentes ’89, P’22,’24,’26
Owner/Operator, Rialto Restaurant
Queens College, Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition
Tom Nasso ’99, P’24,’26
Ascot Insurance Company, Senior Vice President
Binghamton University School of Management, Marketing