NF Education Foundation honoring Niagara Falls Schools alumni

The Niagara Falls Education Foundation announces its Distinguished Alumni & Emerging Leader Alumni honorees for 2016, to be honored at its 6th annual Scholarship & Alumni Recognition Dinner on April 28 at Antonio’s Banquet & Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Recognized as Distinguished Alumni will be Jerry Wolfgang, NFHS Class of 1955; and Joseph “Chubby” Marinello, Sr., NFHS Class of 1960. Earl Bass, NFHS Class of 2006, will be recognized as the Emerging Leader.

Mr. Marinello owns Baldassara Collision, which he purchased in 1980 after working there for ten years, and is the founder of Niagara Towing. A hard-working man who remained in the community his whole life, he has been married to his bride, Christine, for 50 years. The couple has two children and six grandchildren.

Jerald Wolfgang is the Executive Director of the WNY Regional Education Center for Economic Development, serves on the board of the United Way of Niagara, is an adjunct professor at Niagara University, a member of the Board of Niagara County Community College, is active in Niagara Workforce Investment Board, Lewiston Council of the Arts, Porter Cup, Niagara Ballet, and the Lewiston Peach Festival and many others. He served on numerous boards and agencies over the years, including the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, Schoellkopf Health Center, Niagara University President’s Council, and others.

Mr. Bass is a Niagara Falls Firefighter, host for the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters’ Christmas Toy Fund Telethon and Co-Chairperson of the Annual 5k/10k Run/Walk. He volunteers at various events for the Niagara Falls Housing Authority and presents during their annual Male and “Let’s Talk” Summits.

This program recognizes the strength of the Niagara Falls School District and the outstanding graduates who have made their marks in professional endeavors and affected their community for the better.

Tickets to the event, which begins at 5 p.m. with a cash bar to be followed by dinner at 6 p.m., are $55 each, $25 for students. Checks made out to the Niagara Falls Education Foundation can be sent to: Niagara Falls Education Foundation, PO Box 595, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Reservations by April 22, please.

For additional event information or sponsorship opportunities, contact jglaserpr@gmail.com or call 425-2966. You can also visit www.nfeducationfoundation.org.

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