(Center) JFK Airport's JFKIAT CEO Roel Huinink and Swissport Passenger Service Manager
Patricia Brennan recognized as Honorees at the annual Our Lady of the Skies Aviation Luncheon.
Left of Our Ladyof the Sky's Father Piasta is Rev. Msgr. Kieran Harrington also honored
as Vicar of Communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn. To the far right is President of the
JFK Chamber of Commerce, Airway's Al DePhillips, son of Yolan DePhilips in whose honor the
event's scholarship is named, and to the far left is Aer Lingus Station Manager and event
emcee, Andrew Haley. Photopage by Jeff Yapalater
AIRPORT VOICE, NOVEMBER 2019 29
OUR LADY OF THE SKIES
JFK AIRPORT AVIATION LUNCHEON AWARDS
WINGS OF PRAISE ON HONOREES
JFK’s Terminal4 Our Lady of the
Skies annual Aviation Luncheon was
held a the new TWA Hotel to honor
JFKIAT CEO Roel Huinink, Swissport
Passenger Service Manager Patricia
Brennan as Man and Woman of
the Year respectively, and Rev. Msgr,
Kieran Harrington of the Brooklyn
Archdiocese as Clergy of the Year.
The luncheon was also the event
where two young people from families
that work at JFK are awarded the
Yolan DePhillips scholarships to be
used for further educational goal.
The vent was packed with friends,
colleagues and supports of the honorees
as well as supporters of the work
that Our Lady of the Skies does on
behalf of travelers through JFK and
LGA Airports.
The Yolan DePhillips Memorial
Scholarship was awarded to Tiana
Marie Gerard and Gianela Teresa
Campos. This scholarship is in honor
of the woman of the same name who
worked at JFK and set the standard
for professionalism, compassion and
camaraderie during her days at JFK.
Her legacy continues through her son
and daughter in law who are both children
of veteran airport workforce.
Both Roel and Patricia can be seen
at a multitude of airport events and
Contribute to the bonding that exists
within this very large, diverse family
of workers at JFK. Both individuals
are respected by their colleagues for
their involvement in the community
with both companies philanthropy
contributing to good causes with both
Roel and Patricia as the faces of their
commitments.
As is Father Chris’s penchant for
positive surprises, a special services
award was given to Noreen Carro,
of LMN Printing, for her years of
service to the airport community,
contributing her time to organizations
and providing resources for the
printed word.
Our lady of the Skies thanked all
who contributed to making this event
a success and to the airlines who provided
ticket for the raffle.
Honoree Roel Huinink thanks the airport
community for this recognition.
Noreen Carro of LMN Printing with Yolan
DePhillips Outstanding Example of Services
award. Honoree Patricia Brennan (center with sunglasses) with her mother, son and 8 siblings all on hand to celebrate.
Honoree Roel Huinink with wife, his team and partners at JFKIAT Terminal 4, JFK Airport.
Honoree Patricia Brennan with friend and manager
Joe Pereira Vice President NY Airports
Ground Handling.