2011 Aide to the Grand Marshal James Burke

James Burke was born and raised in Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY, and attended Our Lady Help of Christians School, Power Memorial Academy, and Iona College. In the early 1960s, he served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and also worked as an account executive for Noranpac for 20 years.

In 1986, Jim joined the Michael Hogan Division 15 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Massapequa, NY and has served as President of the Division, Nassau County Board President, New York State District Director, New York State Organizer and New York State Treasurer, and currently serves as New York State Secretary. He was named “Hibernian of the Year” in 1987 and served as Co-Chair of the Nassau County Feis for six years. He is currently Chairman for Pipe Band competition.

Jim is also a member of the Tara Pipes and Drums in Massapequa for over 20 years, currently serving as the Drum Major. He also has been a delegate to the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade for over twenty years and was Nassau County Aide to the NYC Grand Marshal in 2000.

Outside of the AOH, Jim is an Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus and Past Commandant of Marine Corps League. He is a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Massapequa with his wife Patricia (nee McNally). He has four grown children, and nine grandchildren.

AOH Division 8 Seafood Raffle Winners

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8, is proud to announce the winners of their 2009 Seafood Raffle.

The winners of this year’s raffle are:

1^st Martha Offerman

1^st Catanzano Family

2^nd Dan Caroli

2^nd John Compitello of Glen Cove Bagel Cafe

3^rd Jim and Lucia Marino

3^rd Bob & Carol Boisits

4^th Carmine Filippone

4^th John Compitello of Glen Cove Bagel Cafe

5^th John Hink of AOH DIV 19

5^th Mike Medugno of Knights of Columbus Council 1828

The AOH would again like to recognize and thank the winners of the 2008 Independence Day Seafood Raffle.

1^st Annette Medugno & Leslie Armstrong

2^nd John Compitello of Glen Cove Bagel Café & Maureen Rush

3^rd Diane Francis & Fred Meyer

4^th Pam and Bob Panzenbeck & Fred Hill

5^th Ed and Mary Doohan & Gene Colleary

The proceeds of this raffle go to Operation Wounded Warrior and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.  The Brothers of Division 8 of the AOH would like to thank all of the people who participated and the local merchants who allowed us to sell tickets at their places of business.  Special thanks to Twin Harbors Restaurant of Bayville and George Bakers Liquor Store of Bayville for their continued support through the years.

For more information on the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Independence Day Seafood Raffle please visit us on the web at http://www.glencoveirish.com or call Jeffrey Moore at 516 322 5225.

We are sure that there was good eatin’ by all the winners!

2009 Aide To The Grand Marshal – Barney Lough

Barney Lough was born and raised in New York City. After graduating from Cardinal Hayes High School he joined the Navy. Thirteen months of his 7 years in the Navy were spent in Korea. Upon leaving the Navy he obtained a position with the United Nations in its security division. In May 1957, Barney met, courted and married Laura Prezioso also from New York City. Barney and Laura are the proud parents of Annemarie O’Hara and Patrick Lough who have given them seven grandchildren. Barney took a position with the Long Island Railroad as a police officer in 1958 before transferring over to passenger service where he worked as a conductor for the next 30 years.

Barney was influential in starting a new Division 19 of Hibernians in Port Washington where he presently holds the office of President. His heart however is and always will be with Division 8 of the Hibernians where he was an active member for 5 years. Barney keeps active in their Parade Committee.

Barney’s life has always been dedicated to family, church and community. His other involvements include The Knights of Columbus where he is a past Grand Knight and is a member of the Fourth Degree. He is a Past Exalted Ruler of the Port Washington Elks, an active member in the Port Washington Sons of Italy, and a Lifetime member of Port Washington Cancer Care. Barney is active in St. Peter’s Parish where he has served as an usher for many years. As his personality dictates, Barney will continue as in the past to serve those organizations he hold dear.

2008 Grand Marshal – John W.C. Canning

John Canning, the 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal, is a partner at Canning and Bollaci, LLP, a Sea Cliff law firm, and serves as Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Oyster Bay.

Canning was born in Glen Cove and raised in Sea Cliff where he attended North Shore Schools.  He has been engaged in civic activities for many years.  Present and past community involvement includes: member, Knights of Columbus, Glen Cove; officer, Sea Cliff Auxiliary Police; director, Glen Cove CARES; director, Friends of Raynham Hall Museum, Oyster Bay; treasurer, Sea Cliff Civic Association; president, East Hillside Cemetery Association; lector, St. Boniface Martyr R.C. Church, Sea Cliff; member, North Shore Kiwanis Club; and director, Visiting Nurse Association of Oyster Bay-Glen Cove.  John is also an Honorary Member of the Sea Cliff Volunteer Fire Department.

In 1995, Canning was elected to the inaugural Nassau County Legislature where he represented Glen Cove and the northern portion of the Town of Oyster Bay and served as Chair of the Committee on Governmental Services and Operations.  He was also a member of two New York State Commissions: the Long Island Sound Coastal Advisory Commission and the Long Island North Shore Heritage Area Planning Commission.

Canning’s Hibernian activities have included being a member of the Irish-American Society and a founding member of Irish-Americans in Government.  For the past several years, he has been the voice of the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Parade, announcing the line of march at the reviewing stand.