Jay and Patty Wright
April 27, 2017 | New York City

The Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova expresses its deepest gratitude to our table sponsors, benefactors and event sponsors for your generosity and support of the Augustinian way of life and those whom we serve. Be assured of the friars continued prayers for you and those you love.

 
 

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Inaugural Saint Augustine Medal Recipients

The Wrights have long relationship with the Augustinians. Patty Reilly Wright is graduate of Villanova University. Jay Wright is the William J. Finneran Endowed Head Coach of the Villanova men's basketball team, where he has served for the past 15 years. Patty and Jay embrace the Augustinian mission and continue to have a positive influence on the athletes and students of Villanova University. They are deeply committed to the Augustinians and collaborate with the Province on many fronts, including their generous support of the Augustinian Fund, which provides funds for Augustinian ministries and programs of the Province.

 

Saint Augustine Medal Dinner Committee

CO-CHAIRS

  • Bob and Traci DeConcini

  • Father Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A.

  • Paul and Francine Tramontano

COMMITTEE

  • Father Francis E. Chambers, O.S.A.

  • Peter and Jennifer Cieszko

  • George and Katie Coleman

  • Richard and Kim Devine

  • Robert K. Difazio

  • Andrew and Susan DiLoreto

  • Father Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A.

  • George and Monica Dunn

  • William B. Finneran

  • Gary and Diane Fischetti

  • Rosa M. Gatti

  • Rich and Janine Hennion

  • Mark W. Jackson

  • Kerry and Adria Kittles

  • Dan and Christine Kraninger

  • Richard and Marianne Kreider

  • Bob and Carol McKiernan

  • Thomas M. Mulroy

  • Michael Nardi

  • Thomas Prior

  • Eric and Christine Quisenberry

  • Father George F. Riley, O.S.A.

  • Teresa Martini Sousa

  • Elaine and Ed Welsh

  • Bob and Mary Wright

 

A Special Thank you

SAINT AUGUSTINE SPONSOR

Bob and Traci DeConcini
John and Joan Mullen & Family
Paul and Francine Tramontano
Patty and Jay Wright

SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA SPONSOR

Marianne and Richard Kreider
Joe and Judy Lamastra
Teri and Joe Martini
Merrimack College
Thomas M. Mulroy
Terry and Polly O’Toole and Bill and Dot Shockley
The Topper Foundation

OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL SPONSOR

Neil and Kim Augustine
Peter and Jennifer Cieszko
George and Katie Coleman
Rich and Kim Devine and Bob and Carol McKiernan
Andy and Susan DiLoreto
George and Monica Dunn
Bill and Susan Foley
Rosa M. Gatti
Phil and Betty Harvey
Gary and Patricia Holloway and Family

James W. O’Brien Foundation
Lavin, O’Neil, Cedrone & DiSipio Law Office
Medifast, Inc.
Michael and Margaret Picotte
Friends of Michael Policano
Tom and Michele Quindlen
Friends of Father George F. Riley, O.S.A.
Friends of Villanova University
Villanova University Athletics
Villanova University Office of Advancement
Villanova University Office of the President

SAINT MONICA BENEFACTOR

Apex Engineering Incorporated
Big East Conference, Inc.
John and Stephanie DeVita
Dan and Christine Kraninger
Michael and Suzanne McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Naclerio
Saldutti Law Group
Ed and Elaine Welsh
Alex and Janine Zozaya

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA BENEFACTOR

Will and Pam Collins
Bob and Mary Wright
Frank and Joanne Fleming

 

SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE BENEFACTOR

Leslie Carranza and Philip Kessler
John and Michele Casey
James and Kathy Cowan
The DeMatteis Family
Jonathan and Jennifer Garino
Martin J. McNamara
Trudy and Craig Norton
Michael and Christine Petrane
Bernie and Betsy Schaffer

POST-DINNER RECEPTION SPONSOR

Hennion & Walsh, Inc.

DECOR SPONSOR

Jim and Judith O’Connor

BOOK SPONSOR

Malvern Preparatory School
Saint Augustine Preparatory School

TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR

William B. Finneran In honor of Patty and Jay Wright

 

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The Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova presented its inaugural Saint Augustine Medal to Patty and Jay Wright, an honor bestowed upon an individual or a couple who exemplify the spirit and teachings of Saint Augustine, a deep commitment to the Order of Saint Augustine and the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity and Charity. The recipients exhibit a strong desire to live life in the path of Saint Augustine in their personal, professional and spiritual loves and demonstrate a commitment of service and generosity to the Province.