Knights of Columbus

* Denotes Deceased PAST GRAND KNIGHTS 1957-1959 - Howard Leary * 1959-1960 - John Zimmerman * 1960-1961 - Thomas Crimmins * 1961-1962 - George Arnold * 1962-1963 - James Confroy * 1963-1964 - William Taylor * 1964-1965 - Frank Dickerson * 1965-1966 - Warren Hehl * 1966-1967 - Walter Wasowski * 1967-1968 - J. Russell Coen * 1968-1969 - Henry F. Skarbek, Jr. * 1969-1970 - Julian "Jules" Pruszkowski * 1970-1971 - Robert Armstrong * 1971-1972 - Dominick Clementoni * 1972-1973 - Barney Capriglione * 1973-1974 - Michael Tomko * 1974-1975 - John Winters * 1975-1976 - Andrew Popp 1976-1977 - James Moran * 1977-1978 - Kenneth Pinney * 1978-1979 - Roy Trupiano * 1979-1980 - Julius Kiss * 1980-1981 - James Johnson * 1981-1982 - Roger Schur 1982-1983 - Henry Mey 1983-1984 - Thomas Hornig * 1984-1985 - Lonnie Pannucci 1985-1986 - Michael Ward 1986-1987 - Thomas McGarvey * 1987-1988 - Paul Sandy 1988-1989 - Michael Carr 1989-1990 - Michael Gasser 1990-1991 - Robert Pfarr * 1991-1992 - Donald Pfarr 1992-1993 - James O'Connell 1993-1994 - Raymond Fluet 1994-1995 - Robert Wozniak 1995-1996 - Ernie Santorelli 1996-1997 - Raymond Pruszkowski 1997-1998 - Lawrence Killmer 1998-1999 - Richard Esposito 1999-2000 - Kevin Collins 2000-2002 - Clarence Cunningham 2002-2004 - Michael Cavallo 2004-2005 - Joseph DeMarco * 2005-2006 - Harry Lupo * 2006-2007 - Buddy Cotter 2007-2008 - Andy Schopfer 2008-2009 - Mike Peter 2009-2010 - Robert Salvatore 2010-2011 - Joseph Burlew 2011-2012 - Andy Schopfer 2012-2013 - Alex Costa 2013-2014 - Steve Nagy 2014-2015 - Ed McCormick 2015-2016 - Greg Henn 2016-2017 - Giftus John 2017-2019 - Michael Willemse 2019-2020 - David Wozniak 2020-2021 - Leonard Komar Jr. 2021-2022 - Phillip Cababe 2022-2024 - Gerry Aponte * 2024-2025 - Joseph Burlew

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Council Officers Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu Chaplain Chaplain - District Deputy - Grand Knight - Deputy Grand Knight - Chancellor - Warden - Recorder - Treasurer - Financial Secretary - Inside Guard - Outside Guard - Membership Director - Program Director - Lecturer - Advocate - 3rd. Yr. Trustee - 2nd Yr. Trustee - 1st Yr. Trustee - Insurance Agent - 4th Degree Faithful Navigator - Columbian Club President - Swim Club President - Columbiette President - Eugenio Gonzalez Grand Knight Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu Michael Willemse , PGK Eugenio Gonzalaz Roberto Lopez Open Romeo Puertolana Mike Harms Greg Jones Steve Nagy , PGK, PFN William Young, Jr Dante R. Tiongco Vacant Vacant Raymond Gora Stephen F. Hehl Joe Burlew, PGK Len Komar, PGK Phillip Cababe, PGK Joe Donlon 908-403-1688 Raymond Gora Joe Mar at eo Mike Harms Fran Corcione Mike Harms Recorder Greg Jones Treasurer Info Elected Officer Duties Vacant Membership Director Raymond Gora Lecturer Faithful Navigator Vacant Program Director William Young, Jr. Inside Guard Joe Burles, PGK 3rd Yr. Trustee Len Komar Jr., PGK 2nd Yr. Trustee Phillip Cababe, PGK 1st Yr. Trustee Mike Peter, PG District Deputy Roberto Lopez Deputy Grand Knight Steve Nagy, PGK Financial Secretary Open Chancellor Romeo Puertollano Warden Dante R. Tiongco Outside Guard Contacts Charitable Raffle - Mike Harms Council Hall Reservations - John Bashaw 908-212-1593 Web Site/Knight Digest - Tom Dudek John Bashaw Council Hall Reserve Tom Dudek Webmaster Knight Digest

Knight of the Year Raymond Gora We are thrilled to announce that Raymond (Ray) Gora has been named Knight of the Year for 2024! Ray's dedication and service to our council and community have been truly exceptional over the years. Ray's journey is inspiring and impactful. He spent four years as a missionary in Bolivia, where he met and married his wife, Liliana. In 2007, he joined Union County’s Department of Human Services as a Program Development Specialist, focusing on aiding the homeless and disabled, and retired last year. Ray also dedicated 15 years to the Board of Trustees of Hudson Hospice, Ray's academic background is impressive. He has a bachelor’s degree in languages and philosophy from Seton Hall University and the equivalent of a Master’s degree in Theology. He is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, honored with a Navy Commendation citation and a Notary Public. In his professional career, Ray excelled as a Patient Representative at a Level II Trauma Center, earning numerous Five-star customer service awards and becoming a Fellow of the Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy of the American Hospital Association. Ray's service extends to Saint Adalbert’s Church in Elizabeth, where he serves as a lector and religious education teacher. He is deeply involved in preparing students for Confirmation and the RCIA program. Ray is also a devoted family man with three children: Monica, Daniel, and Eric, a Sergeant in the City of Elizabeth Police Department. Amongst his passions is photography, which has led to his work being published in six books. A member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4504 since 1976, Ray is a Fourth Degree Knight, Faithfull Navigator, and Past Commander of the Color Corps. He consistently attends the wakes of fellow Knights, participates in fundraising efforts for citizens with intellectual disabilities, and helps distribute food to Union County residents. In February 2020, Ray had the honor of reading and renewing his wedding vows during a trip to the Holy Land. Ray's unwavering commitment and dedication to service, country, community, and our council have been exceptional over the years, making him a deserving recipient of this honor. Please join us in celebrating Brother Ray Gora's remarkable achievements and dedication.

Knight of the Month

Back Brothers in Business Are you a brother who has his own business? From a suggestion by Mike Ibbotson during one of our regular meetings, Council 4504 has decided to spotlight, on a monthly basis, in the Digest and on the Council’s website, a brother who has his own business. That business may be in or out of Union. We, therefore, are asking all brothers who own their own businesses, to submit their names, business names, and services offered to the Grand Knight. We will then randomly pick a business to highlight. All businesses submitted will be highlighted, and submissions will be on an ongoing basis. No deadlines! We are hoping that this initiative will work at building stronger ties between our business brothers and our general membership who have a need for their services, hopefully at a special rate. Thanks Mike, for bringing the suggestion to the Council. Luke Sangiamo We would like to feature our first Brother In Business, Luke Sangiamo. Brother Luke Sangiamo is the current Financial Secretary for Union Council #4504 and is a local Realtor who works with his wife Sarah at All Towne Realty, a local family-run office. Luke specializes in working with buyers and sellers of residential properties in Union, Essex, and Middlesex counties. While being a younger agent, he has already received recognition from the NJ Association of Realtors for his achievements. He has worked with many first-time homebuyers, as well as people looking to sell and find homes that better suit their needs. Having lived in and around Union County for 30 years and attending Rutgers University in Newark, Luke has a personal familiarity with many of the neighborhoods we all live and work in. Finding the right home, or selling a home you have grown to love is one of the most important and difficult decisions to make. Luke approaches his career by getting to know his clients to relate to their perspectives and understand their situations. He does not view his role as only a transaction, but an opportunity to help his clients understand the current market and assist them in making the best decision possible for them and their families. Luke can be reached anytime on his business line at (908) 370-8660, or at his email at Luke@realtor.com . All Towne Realty is located at 30 Brant Avenue in Clark, NJ. Real estate Back to Events

Council 4504 History Special THANK YOU to Tim Leary and Maureen Leary Wabnitz, son and daughter of Howard Leary, for preserving this piece of Council 4504 history.

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Columbiettes President - Bernadette Watson Immediate Past President - Fran Corcione Vice President - Gina Zangari Secretary - Judy Supino Financial Secretary - Fran Bashaw Treasurer - Diane Lupo Sentinel - Roseanne Torr We meet the 2nd Thursday of each Month Please email ginazangari@verizon.net for more information and applications.