2017
Jean and John ‘56 Sheeran Scholarship Fund
$458,116 total
Established in 1996 by John Sheeran ’56 to honor his wife,
Jean, who passed in 1996, this fund increases the
endowment to provide for student scholarship aid at
Fordham Prep. After graduation from the Prep and
University (1960), John entered the field of software
development, working at Peat Marwick, SeaFirst Bank and
Boeing. He is a former member of the Prep Board of
Trustees.
Matthew D. Sigona ’02 Scholarship Fund
$54,257 total
Established in 2002 by family and friends, this
endowment provides for student scholarships. It honors
the memory of Matthew Sigona, who passed away on the
last day of classes during his senior year at Fordham
Prep. His varsity hockey jersey was retired by the team,
who all wear #9 on their game sweaters in his memory.
George A. Spohr Jr. 1923 Endowment Fund
$65,606 total
Established in 2007 by John J. Tomaselli, Esq. ’72 to honor
the memory of his parents, this endowment provides for
student scholarships at the Prep.
Theresa V. and Joseph A. Trimarco ’31
Scholarship Fund
$454,297 total
Established in 2013 by bequest to honor Joseph Trimarco
’31, Prep faculty member (1938-1947), and wife, Theresa,
to remember their sons, Joseph ’70 and Gerard (who
attended the Prep), and to fulfill their desire to create
educational opportunities for young men who lack the
resources to attend Fordham Prep, this fund increases
the endowment for student scholarships.
Albert P. Victor Scholarship Fund
$108,596 total
$2,500 new contributions
Established in 2000 by Mrs. George Spohr Jr., this fund
increases the endowment “to help worthy young men
attend Fordham Prep.” Established in 2000 by the Honorable Paul A. Victor ’50 to
honor the memory of his son, Albert, this fund was
established “to help a student with an interest in music”
attend Fordham Prep.
Rev. John P. Stack ’46 Scholarship Fund
$100,540 total Christopher Waldorf 1916 Scholarship Fund
$139,644 total
Established in 2012 by the estate of Father John Stack,
this endowment provides for student scholarships. Father
Stack was a priest for more than fifty-five years. The
founding pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, he served in
numerous Maryland parishes and was Chaplain of the
Knights of Columbus before retiring in 2006. Established in 1995 by the Waldorf family “to establish a
lasting memorial to Christopher Waldorf while helping
the Prep educate students from diverse circumstances,”
this fund provides for student scholarships.
The Starr Foundation Scholarship Fund
$310,675 total
Established in 2001 by the Starr Foundation, this fund is
intended “to build a scholarship endowment for needy
students from neighborhoods in the Bronx, New York” to
attend Fordham Prep. Cornelius Vander Starr, insurance
entrepreneur and founder of AIG, began the foundation
in 1955 to make grants in medicine and healthcare,
human needs, public policy, culture and the environment.
Kevin Sullivan ’35 Scholarship Fund
$74,058 total
$1,500 new contributions
Established in 1987 by Margaret Sullivan to honor her
husband, Kevin, this fund increases the endowment for
scholarships at Fordham Prep. While a student at
Fordham Prep, Kevin Sullivan ran track, participated in
debate, and served as editor of The Beacon (newspaper,
magazine and alumni publication).
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Angel A. and Mary J. Tomaselli
Scholarship Fund
$47,421 total
Paul D. Williams ’56 Scholarship Fund
$52,458 total
Established in 1998 by Paul and Phyllis Williams, this
fund increases the endowment available for student
scholarships at Fordham Prep. Paul retired as
Vice-President of Human Resources at Time Warner, Inc.,
has served as a Prep trustee, and regularly volunteers
his time to the school.
John M. Wilson, MD, PC ’42
Scholarship Fund
$29,959 total
Established in 2010 by the estate of John Wilson “to thank
the Prep for the education that he received,” this fund
provides for student scholarships at his alma mater.
While attending the Prep, John ran track and was a
member of Sodality, Rampart and the Classics Academy.
He spent his career as a surgeon.