Union Catholic Hall of Fame Categories

Union Catholic's rich athletic history is what prompted the inception of the Hall of Fame, with the desire to acknowledge those who have excelled in their particular field. In 2008, the Hall of Fame expanded its honorees to recognize not only athletes, but other alumni, faculty, friends and parents who have made a significant impact on the UC Community, their profession, or society.

Nominations for induction to the Hall of Fame are based on the following categories:

Alumni: Honors alumni who have made significant contributions in volunteer, academic or professional pursuits

Arts: Honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in the Arts

Athletics: Honors outstanding athletic achievements of an individual, team or coach while at UC, or in their post-UC athletic careers

Community Leader: Honors individuals who have distinguished themselves through their philanthropic efforts, in the spirit and tradition of community service at UC

Educator: Honors current or former UC faculty or staff members who epitomize the UC values of excellence, respect for learning, and service to others, and who have made a lasting impression on UC

Parent: Honors current or past Union Catholic parents who have dedicated time and talent to promoting the core values of Union Catholic

UC Hero: Honors exceptional individuals who have displayed heroic qualities and/or achievements

Click here for Nomination Form:

Congratulations

Union Catholic Hall of Fame Class of 2019

ALUMNI

William Griffin '75

ARTS

Kevin Kutchaver '75

ATHLETICS

James Reagan, Sr.

2005 Girls Volleyball Team

COMMUNITY LEADER

Al Smith, Mayor of Scotch Plains

EDUCATOR

Mary Cullinane '85

Sister Irma Gazzillo, SSJ

Sister Ann Sullivan, SSJ

Sisters of Saint Joseph

PARENTS

William & Felicia McLaughlin

John & Nancy Occhipinti

The 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

was held on September 21, 2019 at

Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains, NJ. 

See photos below of this very special UC event.

To donate to the Union Catholic Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship,  click here:

https://www.unioncatholic.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=447858&type=d&pREC_ID=1025882

Hall of Fame Members    (listed by year of induction)

2019

• William Griffin '75 - Alumni
• Kevin Kutchaver '75 - Arts
• James Reagan, Sr. - Athletics
• 2005 Girls Volleyball Team - Athletics
• Al Smith - Community Leader
• Mary Cullinane '85 - Educator
• Sister Irma Gazzillo, SSJ - Educator
• Sister Ann Sullivan, SSJ - Educator
• Sisters of Saint Joseph - Educator
• William & Felicia* McLaughlin - Parents
• John & Nancy* Occhipinti - Parents

2017

• Peter Tierney ‘66 - Alumni
• Dennis Boyle ‘66 - Arts
• Cheryl Cop Hart ‘89 - Athletics
• Laura Iden ‘98 - Athletics
• Martin Mazick ‘68 - Community Leader
• Monica Howlett Vermeulen ‘69 - Community Leader
• Maryann Farrell - Educator
• Sister Mary Raymond Alkazin, RSM* - Educator
• Patricia & Vito Gagliardi, Jr. - Parents

2015

• Kenneth Clifford '74 - Alumni
• Al Ashmont '84 - Athletics
• 1973-74 Boys Soccer Team - Athletics
• 1989 Girls Softball Team - Athletics
• Jane Albert - Community Leader
• Myrna McManus - Educator
• Lou Merola '66 - Educator
• Barbara & Bill Butler - Parents

2012

• James Venezia, Jr. '66 - Alumni
• Nancy Richardson Saggio '88 - Athletics
• Tiffany Wilson '90 - Community Leader
• Sister Percylee Hart, RSM - Educator
• Anne & Bob Wischusen - Parents
• Dominican Sisters of Caldwell - 50th Anniversary Legacy Award
• Marist Brothers - 50th Anniversary Legacy Award

2010

• John Del Giorno '88 - Alumni
• Bill Sieben '70* - Athletics
• Jess Ballweg Perkin '01 - Athletics
• Carol Ann Riester Giardelli '72 - Community Leader
• Bruce Zehnle - Educator
• Mildred & Stephen Ritter* - Parents
• Sister M. Eloise Claire Kays, RSM* - UC Hero

2008

• Joseph Schurtz '71 - Alumni
• Mike Brown '78 - Athletics
• Mary & Arthur Ryan - Community Leader
• Michael Marotti - Educator
• Adele & Eugene Gatens - Parents
• Kevin Apuzzio '02* - UC Hero

2006

• Kris Durham '87 - Athletics
• Jim Revel - Athletics
• Rich Scialabba '70 - Athletics
• 1988 Girls Basketball Team - Athletics
• 1989 Girls Basketball Team - Athletics

2005

• Ed Ehret '72 - Athletics
• Bob Wischusen '89 - Athletics
• 1981 Girls Swim Team - Athletics
• 1982 Girls Swim Team - Athletics

2004

• 1984 Boys Baseball Team - Athletics
• 1987 Boys Basketball Team - Athletics
• 1987 Girls Basketball Team - Athletics

1997

• Rocky Lettieri - Athletics

1996

• Kathy Matthews - Athletics

1995

• Mike Allocco '69 - Athletics
• Kim Hunter Turner '83 - Athletics

1994

• Larry Del Guercio - Athletics
• Kris Kirchner '77 - Athletics
• Bette Schnitzer - Athletics
• Billy Ziobro '66 - Athletics