June 17, 2015

CONNETQUOT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES
CAREERS OF 18 RETIREES

2015 Retirees: (l-r) Rosanne Aquilina, Debra Rhoades, Karen Flanagan, Susan Sneider, CTA President Tony Felicio, Jr., Peggy Dinkelman, CTA VP Chris Dolce, Esther Altman, Mary McMullen, Debra O’Beirne, Gary Kuhn, Ellen Perz, Ed Kubik and Vincent Palminteri. (missing from photo: Bea Binger, Karen Feinstein, Marie Catapano, Dom Gamarano, Laurie Schwartz and Kim Swinson)

Sayville, NY --- Lands End Caterers hosted the 2015 Connetquot Teachers Association (CTA) Retirement dinner on Tuesday, June 16th. Eighteen professional, dedicated, educators were recognized, and commended, for their years of service to the children of the Connetquot Central School District. Fellow teachers, colleagues, spouses and friends joined CTA President Tony Felicio, Jr., in celebrating the careers of the latest class of retirees, wishing them all good health and happiness in their well-earned retirement.

“Thank you for all that you have done to educate the youth of Connetquot,” said Felicio. “Your dedication to the families of this community is greatly appreciated. We wish you good health, and happiness, throughout your retirement years.”

The 18 retirees average over 25 years of dedicated service to the children of Bohemia, Oakdale and Ronkonkoma. Felicio thanked each of the retirees for their service, calling them an inspiration to the newer teachers in the district. Congratulations, thank you, and best wishes for a healthy and enjoyable retirement to the following professional educators:

Esther Altman	Rosanne Aquilina	Bea Binger
Marie Catapano	Peggy Dinkelman	Karen Feinstein
Karen Flanagan	Don Gamarano	Ed Kubik
Gary Kuhn	Mary McMullen	Debra O’Beirne
Vincent Palminteri	Ellen Perz	Debra Rhoades
Laurie Schwartz	Susan Sneider	Kim Swinson

2 dozen current retirees joined in welcoming the newest class of Connetquot retirees.

photos by Joseph Maniaci