Endowment Report 2017
The David V . Duchini ’ 41 Family Scholarship Fund $ 119,544 total
Established in 2007 by the estate of David Duchini , this endowment was created “ to thank the Prep for the education he received and to help the school continue its educational mission .” While a Prep student , David played baseball and was a member of the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament . He was President of Adolph ' s Trucking Company in Manhattan .
Christopher M . Duffy ’ 96 Scholarship Fund $ 1,021,053 total $ 6,892 new contributions
Established in 2002 by his family to honor the life of Christopher Duffy , this fund helps “ young men from Yonkers , New York receive a Fordham Prep education .” While attending the Prep , Chris was a senior captain of both the football and lacrosse teams . Following graduation from Villanova University , he joined Keefe , Bruyette & Woods and was at work in the South Tower of the World Trade Center the morning of 9 / 11 / 01 and died when the tower collapsed .
Thomas A . Elia ’ 63 Scholarship Fund $ 42,123 total
Established in 1996 by his family and former football teammates “ to honor the accomplishments and legacy of Thomas Elia ,” this fund increases the endowment available for scholarships at Fordham Prep . An all-around athlete at the Prep ( football , baseball and track ), Tom was also a member of the Sanctuary Society . He was a chef at the time of his passing .
Edward FitzPatrick Scholarship Fund $ 193,623 total $ 9,450 new contributions
Established in 1998 by the contributions of family members and friends in honor of Fordham Prep parent , Edward Fitzpatrick , this fund supplements endowment for student scholarships . He was an attorney at Shea & Gould , one of New York ’ s best known law firms . Sons , Francis ’ 86 , Mark ’ 88 and Timothy ’ 93 , each graduated from Fordham Prep . Grandsons Jack ’ 18 and Francis ’ 20 , sons of Francis `86 , currently attend the Prep .
The Fitzpatrick Family Financial Aid Fund $ 311,432 total
Established in 2014 by bequest by Elizabeth ( Betty ) Fitzpatrick ( 1926-2010 ) to honor the vocation and work of her brother , Rev . Mallick J . Fitzpatrick , SJ , this fund provides financial assistance to families who are unable to afford Fordham Prep tuition . Betty dedicated her life to helping girls and families in need through The Children ’ s Aid Society . Father “ Fitz ” served the Prep as counselor , teacher , coach and priest for over fifty-six years . He is the architect and prime mover of the school ’ s innovative Group Guidance and College Counseling programs and the Advanced Placement Art History course .
Ann and Dennis J . FitzSimons ’ 67 Scholarship Fund $ 214,251 total $ 100,000 new contributions
Established in 2015 by Ann and Dennis FitzSimons , the fund is awarded annually to students who evidence their desire for a Fordham Prep education by demonstrating academic achievement , a strong work ethic and moral compass , but who would otherwise be unable to attend Fordham Prep without substantial financial assistance .
Terence Fleming-Warren ’ 00 Endowed Scholarship $ 82,600 total
Established in 2017 by friends and family of Terence , this scholarship is awarded to a Prep student with demonstrated financial need who is in good academic standing and has shown his commitment to Prep athletics , either as a player or team manager . Terence was a member of the football and lacrosse teams , the National Honor Society , and a great friend to all . After the Prep , Terence graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then the Washington University School of Law . He went on to a successful legal career , spending the majority of his time serving as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn .
Richard P . Flood ' 51 Endowment Fund $ 1,132,965 total
Established in 1993 by the estate of Richard Flood , this endowment provides support in memory of Prep and University ( 1956 ) graduate , Richard Flood . The fund benefits two programs at Fordham Prep : a portion is designated to support Campus Ministry , with the remainder used for general scholarship purposes . Hailing from Yonkers , Richard was a member of Sodality , Knights of the Blessed Sacrament , Physics Club , French Club and debating team as a Prep student . He spent his career working for the City of New York .
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