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Alumni Recognition

Honoring Tiger Excellence

We proudly celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni who continue to lead with purpose, integrity, and compassion. Through their careers, service, and impact on others, these Tigers inspire our community and uphold the values at the heart of a Holy Family education.

Alumni Spotlight

Discover how our alumni are making a difference in their communities and professions. From entrepreneurs and educators to healthcare heroes and changemakers, Tigers shine bright.

Ron and Dana Russikoff (’92) stand in front of the site of their proposed venture

Ron and Dana Russikoff ’92

Philadelphia Business Journal features the latest venture of Rodan Enterprises LLC, a proposed $40 million marina and entertainment venture of Ron and Dana Russikoff (’92).

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Holy Family Alumni Honored with 2025 Lindback Award

Six proud graduates of Holy Family University’s School of Education received the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching from the School District of Philadelphia.

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Chaudron Carter Short '00

“I have always desired to be in areas where I can make a difference,” said Chaudron Carter Short '00 BSN, NEA-BC, RN, ED.D., PH.D

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Alumni Awards

University President Dr. Prisco with alum award recipients at Christmas Rose celebration

Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a Holy Family University graduate who has demonstrated significant accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: professional excellence, community service, or humanitarian impact. Through their achievements, the recipient brings honor and distinction to themselves and to Holy Family University. Special congratulations to our 2024 Alumni Achievement Award recipients: Karen Fox ’94, M’08 and Rachel (McClain) Riley ’04.

Shaikha BuAli M’12, Ed.D.
Jayda Pugliese ‘09, M’14
Margaret “Peg” (Bigley) O’Grady ’84, RN, MSN, OCN
Edward Gallagher III M’10, Ed.D.
James Dever Bennett, Esq. ’82
Father Wayne E. Killian ’73 (posthumous)
Dennis Kilfeather ’05 M’11
Jerry Wydro ’90
Rita (Seeger) Jablonski ’86, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FGSA
Roger Falloon ’97
Lieutenant Colonel Barbara McCormick ’03, M’07 DNP, RN CEN
Ted Qualli ’00
Lieutenant Commander Ellie (Hopkins) Bracken ’80
Matt Topley ‘94
Linda (Thatcher) Raichle PhD ’70
Melissa (McAteer) Costello ’01 M’03
Anne Bradley Leopold ‘11
Sister Miriam Joseph Mikol CSFN, '66
Michaelina (Lipinski) Bendig, '95
John Gaittens, '03
James Carty Jr., '98
Trina (Thomas) Losinno MEd, '67*
Charles Roberson, '94
Anne (McLaughlin) Pettit, '69
Sister Michelle Bremer CSFN, '69
Thomas O'Brien PhD, EdD, '73
Sister Michaelann Delney CSFN, '74*
Christine Sobocienska, '58
Faye Rogers-Lomax DO, '72
Loretta Hennessey, '71
Marlyn Kalitan, '77
Flor (Saldana) Negroni, '59
John Wisniewski, '78
Carol Taylor PhD, '75
Carol Garczynski LC GC, '67
Linda (Tinelli) Sheive PhD, '62
Bette (Lewis) Tokar EdD, '67
Agnes Rash PhD, '63
Florence (McGuckin) Hogan, '60
Pamela (Doyle) Doyle-Penne, '70
Mary Louise (Goffredo) Bianco-Smith, '69
Grace (Kleinhans) Scullin, '68
Barbara (Klaczynska) Schmidt PhD, '68
Sister Francesca Onley CSFN, PhD, '59
Margaret Mattson PdD, '69
Sister Frances Veitz CSFN, EdD, '62
Patricia (Garczynski) Jasin, '69
Mary Gindhard '59

Alum speaking to students and alumni at University event

Alumni Senior Award

This prestigious award is presented to a graduating student who exemplifies the spirit of Holy Family through campus involvement, service, life experience, and academic achievement. One student is selected by the awards committee and honored at the Celebration for Academic Excellence each spring by the President of the Alumni Association Board.

Carolina Faia, '17
Mary Torpey, '16
Justin German, '15
Lauren Gregory, '15
Kaitlyn (Getley) Lorino, '14
Jonathan Salamak, '14
Chelsea (Pierson) Foster, '13
David Young, '12
Meghan (Meyers) Regan, '11
Gina D'Emilio, '10
Anastasia Altomari, '09
Joyce Smilowski, '08
Kaitlin McDonough, '08
Susan Rogers, '07
William Toffling Jr., '07
Mary Catherine Garofalo, '06
Christopher Jones, '06
Joy Arleth, '05
Alicia (Spor) Gillespie, '04
Douglas Robinson, '04
Michael Hoch,'03
Melissa (Murphy) Witner, '03
Pamela (Stein) Huckle, '02
Rhea (Jett) Jones, '02
Klaudia Dobrzycka PdD, '01
Christopher Veitz, '01
Denise DuBan MEd, '00
Patrick McElwaine PsyD, '00
Salvatore DeAngelis, '99
Marcie (Dieckmann) Galanti, '99
Ronald Masciantonio, '98
Amy (Kligge) Vengels CPA, '98*
Elizabeth (Ornstein) Kochenash, '97
Patrick Martin Jr., '97
Andrew Nicastri, '96
Kathe' (Boehmke) Sobczak, '96
Claire Huckel, '94
Eugene Szostak, '94
Elizabeth (Baranyos) Wilfong, '94
Donald Coverdale, '93
Valerie (Fineman) May, '93
Walter Swartz Jr., '92*
Jennifer Ward, '92
Eugene Soltys, '91
Jennifer (Domanico) Bonomo, '91
Mary Anne (Ozga) Haggery, '90
Stephen Schmidt, '90
Keith Lafferty MD, '89
Jennifer (Washburn) Choate, '89
Joanne (Hofner) Capriotti, '88
David Benson, '87
Roseanna Bodner, '87
Ronald Kumor, '86
Lisa (McCausland) Kerr, '85
John O'Donnell, '85
Andrea Vettori, '85
James Morse Sr., '84
Donna (Kolb) Smith CRRN, '84
Frank Burgert, '78
(Updated as of November 2024)

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Sister Neomisia Award

The Sister Neomisia Award honors a graduating student who best exemplifies the mission and core values of Holy Family University. It is named in honor of the University’s founder and first President, Sister M. Neomisia Rutkowska, CSFN, Ph.D., H'64.

Barbara Wagner '64
Mary Grzeczkowski '65
Amy Byrne '67
Elizabeth Pieper '68
Barbara Keller '69
Kathryn Ruehmling '70
Loretta Hennessey '71
Mia Rivera '24
Shania Le Maitre '23
Kharon Randolph '22
Katherine Darmohray '21
Sarah Montgomery '20
Ashley Beam '19
Matthew Weed '18
Sienna Smith '17
Ryan Neumann-Domer '16
Kelly Whelan '15
Samantha Kiger '14
Krista Zerkow '13
Timothy O'Driscoll '12
Lauren Nestel '11
Julie Ivers '10
Alison Smith '09
Sara Beck '08
Dustin Gremo '07
Kathleen Greene '07
Erin Begnaud '06
Jennifer Andrews '06
Regina Farano '05
Colleen Boyle '04
Kristy Salapata '03
Ann Marie Slusarski '02
Melissa McAteer '01
Alexis Polce '00
Beth Ann Whalen '99
Frank Zaccone '99
Marita McAteer '98
Michael Garofola '97
Jim Grugan '97
Sylwia Dobrzycka '96
Shannon Hauck '95
Stephanie Barbetta '94
Merle Modes '93
John Ott '92
Ann Grimley '91
Leslie Dreyfuss '90
Patrick Yurko '90
Theresa Gauthier '89
Tami-Jo Vasile '88
Susan Wieczorek '87
John Boland '86
Stephen Gregory '85
Don Dougherty '84
Anita Derbyshire '83
Catherine Boland '82
Gail Garberina '82
William Derbyshire '81
Kathleen Donnelly '81
Jacqueline Rosenberg '80
Janet Smith '79
Julia Della Pia '78
Clare O'Reilly '77
Waldo Tulk '76
Christine Moench '74
Margarita Navarrete '73

(Updated as of January 2025)