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Victoria’s The power of everlasting friendships
DIARY
Victoria
SCHNEPSYUNIS
vschneps@gmail.com
My life has been touched
by many friendships.
In fact, these relationships
have sustained me through
the roller coaster ride called life.
One of those cherished relationships
is the one I have with
Joe and Maryann Mattone.
Joe, with the support of
Maryann have made major
impacts on many institutions,
such as St. John’s University,
Futures in Education, Ozananon
Hall, and uncountable
more.
I loved Joe’s autobiography
and I was in awe reading it
because his life is a Horatio
Alger story of “rags to riches.”
He was focused, and understood
the power of a great education.
He found it at St. Johns with
his undergraduate and law
degrees, which helped steer him
toward his success. Now, he’s
devoted to helping others get a
great education.
Maryann has a heart of gold
and will be there if you ever need
a friend and has proven herself
to be a powerful force in our
community.
Both Joe and Maryann continuously
give back to both great
causes and great friends.
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Teresa Mattone
and Dr. Fran Volpe
Monsignor Jamie
and Maryann Mattone
Joe and Maryann Mattone
Michael and
Denise Mattone
The Naclerios
Peggy and
Joe Mattone
Irene and
Jose Lopez
Peter Meyer, Denise Arbesu, Victor
and Gail Gardenstein
Father Bernard Tracy
and Maryann Mattone
Judges Golia
and their family
Dr. and Mrs.
Guy Bello
Michael Tabrizi and
Dr. Adelle Quintana
Lois Christie, Toni Sterlacci, and a friend,
with Georgiana Reese and Vincent Riso.
Seated: Linda Desebato and Debbie Markell. Standing:
Sher Sperano, Maryann Mattone and Barry Kleinert
Joe Sciame and
Maryann Mattone
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