2017
The O’Connor Family Scholarship Fund
$531,147 total
$24,936 new contributions
Established in 1998 by Thomas E. O’Connor ’61, this fund
increases the endowment to provide financial aid to
students at Fordham Prep. As a student, Tom ran track
and cross-country and was a member of the Guard of
Honor, Maroon Key Honor Society, Rampart and the
dance committee. A graduate of Cornell University and
experienced financial services executive, he started
Gabelli-O’Connor Fixed Income Management and served
as the firm’s Managing General Partner.
Francis J. O’Kane Scholarship Fund
$62,736 total
Established in 2000 by The Shea-McDonough Society of
Fordham Prep, this fund increases the endowment “to
help deserving students receive a Jesuit education.”
Edmond F. O’Neil ’45 Scholarship Fund
$40,064 total
$10,000 new contributions
Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. William Houlihan to
honor the memory of Edmond O’Neill, father of Mrs.
Houlihan, this endowment provides for student
scholarships. Ed ran track and was a member of the
boxing club, Gaelic Club, Chemistry Club, Draftsman Club,
Sanctuary Society and a Knight of the Blessed Sacrament
while a student at the Prep. He retired as a pharmacist
prior to passing away.
Craig M. Overlander ’78 Scholarship Fund
$33,357 total
Established in 2000 by Craig Overlander, this fund
increases the endowment in support of student
scholarships and financial aid. Craig, a former Prep
trustee, is an experienced financial services executive
who previously served as CEO of Societe Generale
Americas at Societe Generale Group.
Rev. Joseph P. Parkes, SJ Scholarship Fund
$129,215 total
Established in 2004 by the Fordham Prep Board of
Trustees to honor Father Parkes, former President of
Fordham Prep, this scholarship is awarded “to an
individual of high academic achievement who is in need
of financial aid.” Father Parkes serves as President of
Cristo Rey New York High School and is a trustee of
Fordham University.
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Frank J. Petrilli ’68 Scholarship Fund
$420,949 total
Established in 2002 by Frank Petrilli, this fund provides a
“scholarship for graduates of Saint Joseph’s Grammar
School to attend Fordham Prep.” Frank Petrilli was interim
CEO of E*TRADE and served as Chairman of the Board.
Prior to that, he was CEO of Surge Trading, Inc. and
President/CEO of Nexxar Group, Inc. He has also served
as CEO and President of TD Waterhouse, as well as being
a former trustee of Fordham Prep.
Eugenia Piantieri Scholarship Fund
$34,425 total
$50 new contributions
Established in 2001 by Anthony Piantieri to serve as a
memorial to his wife, Eugenia, who passed away on
9/11/01, this fund provides endowment for student
scholarships. Anthony Piantieri is a retired Fordham Prep
faculty member.
The Pinkerton Foundation
Scholarship Fund
$41,340 total
Established in 1972 by the Pinkerton Foundation, this
endowment was created “to increase the Prep’s
endowment so that the school could continue to assist
deserving students.” The Pinkerton Foundation was
established by Robert Allan Pinkerton, Chairman and CEO
of Pinkerton’s, Inc., in 1966, then the nation’s oldest and
largest security company.
Louis N. Pucci ’72 Scholarship Fund
$39,377 total
$400 new contributions
Established in 1974 by family and friends in memory of
Lou Pucci, this endowment‘s purpose is to help current
Prep students receive a Jesuit education. While at the
Prep. Lou was a member of the crew and bowling teams.
He was a sophomore at Fordham University when he lost
his life trying to prevent a robbery near his home.
Benedict M. Reynolds ’70 Scholarship Fund
$214,141 total
Established in 2001 by Dr. and Mrs. Benedict Reynolds in
memory of their son, Benedict, this fund increases the
endowment for student scholarships “that are
fundamental to the Prep’s ongoing effort to keep its doors
open to young men of promise.” While a Prep student, he
was a member of Big Brothers, Homecoming Committee,
Letters and the Dramatics Society Business Staff.