The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade

Celebrating Irish Culture on the North Shore

Aide to the Grand Marshal Robert Hannibal Ottaviano, Jr.

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Robert Hannibal Ottaviano, Jr., 2015 Aide to the Grand Marshal

Robert Hannibal Ottaviano, Jr., 2015 Aide to the Grand Marshal

Robert Hannibal Ottaviano, Jr. was born in Manhattan at Columbus Hospital the second child and first son in a family 4 boys and 2 girls to Robert and Joan Ottaviano (nee Kearney).  He grew up in East Northport, NY and graduated from Holy Family Diocesan High School in Huntington, NY, and Pace University in Manhattan.

Bob has gone on to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant, he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants from which he holds three additional certifications, a Certified Internal Auditor and a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors from which he holds three  four additional certifications,  a Certified Management Accountant and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants from which he holds an additional certification, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association from which he holds an additional three certifications, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Bob is very active in the Fire Service and has been a proud member and Past President of the Glenwood Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose, Co. and has also served as President of the Nassau County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Trustee of the Volunteer & Exempt Firemen’s Benevolent Association of Glenwood Landing, President of the North Shore Firemen’s Holy Name Society, President of the Fifth Battalion Softball League, and Secretary of the Southern New York Firemen’s Association.

Currently, Bob is a Director of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, 2nd Vice President of the North Shore Firemen’s Association and Sergeant at Arms of the Southern New York Firemen’s Association.  He is also the President of the Rockville Centre Diocesan Union of Holy Name Societies and a Director of the Matinecock Rod and Gun Club.

Bob joined the Mike Moran Division 8 in 2009, received his major degree in 2010, and served as President in 2013 and 2014.

Robert is blessed to be the Father of Robert Hannibal Ottaviano, III a graduate of North Shore High School who is currently attending Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Parade Directions and Parking

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  • The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade forms behind the Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue, north of Dosoris Lane.
  • The Parade moves from the designated formation areas around the Finley Middle School into Forest Avenue south of Dosoris Lane.
  • It then follows Brewster Street to School Street.
  • From there it moves into Glen Street
  • It then follows Glen Street to the end of Parade Route at St. Patrick’s Church, which is located at the corner of Glen Street and Pearsall Avenue.

Parade Directions and Parking

Parking For Parade Participants

There is no parking available at the staging grounds.The school parking areas there are used solely for lining up the marching units and floats and, thus, are closed to all vehicles. There are no exceptions. Convenient parking is available at the Glen Cove Parking Garages on Brewster Street; free shuttle buses are available from there to the beginning of the parade. A free shuttle bus is also available for marchers from the St. Patrick’s Church parking lot at the end of the parade to the staging area.

For Spectators

There are large multilevel parking garages behind the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas of the parade. The garages on the north of School Street may be entered from Brewster Street and the garages on the south side can be entered from Glen Street. Both parking areas give easy access to the School Street and Glen Street viewing areas. All parking is free.

Directions from Long Island Expressway:

1. Exit at Exit 39, Glen Cove Road.

2. Take Glen Cove Road North.

3. Glen Cove Road crosses the intersection of Rte 25A (Northern Blvd. – Wheatley Plaza, Pathmark is on the right) and then the intersection of Glen Head Road (TD Bank is on the right).

4. After passing through the intersection with Glen Head Road, Route 107 merges with Glen Cove Road. Stay to the left. You will see St. Hyacinth’s Church on the right. Stay in the left lane and soon after the church you will come to a fork in the road. Stay to the left and take the left hand fork, which is a bypass into Glen Cove.

5. Route 107 ends opposite the Glen Cove Fire Department. Turn right, onto Brewster Street and follow Brewster Street.  You may turn into the munipal parking from Brewster Street, or continue on a quarter mile to the corner of Dosoris Lane and Forest Avenue, where the grounds of the Finley Middle School begin, on the left, in order to drop off parade marchers.

March 23, 2014 Parade Line of March

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Line of March

GLEN COVE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

Assembly Location
       1.              MTA Ceremonial Unit Honor Guard AREA A Front of basketball court
       2.              MTA PD Pipes & Drums AREA A Front of basketball court
       3.              Irish Wolfhound Club of Long Island – (Janice) AREA A Front of basketball court
       4.              Grand Marshal John O’Connell AREA A Front of basketball court
       5.              Aides to the Grand Marshal:  Ann Kelly, Ryan Doherty, Mary Jo Walsh, Mike Byrne. AREA A Front of basketball court
       6.              Reginald Spinello, Mayor of Glen Cove, Glen Cove City Council and other public officials AREA A
Front of basketball court
       7.              Matinecock Irish Brigade Forest Ave close to Dosoris Lane
       8.              TARA PIPES and DRUMS AREA B – Basketball Court
       9.              Mike Moran Div 8 AOH Pres Bobby Ottaviano AREA B – Basketball Court
    10.              Car carrying Div 8 members, Jim McCabe, T. Lilly. For Ave by Finley Middle School
    11.              Division 8 LAOH Pres. Marylynn Johnson AREA B – Basketball Court
    12.              Car carrying LAOH members, Molly Clark, Shelia Webster, Sheila Zenith, Mary Moran, Sophie McCabe. Forest Avenue
    13.              Car carrying MaryJo Walsh, NYS LAOH VP Carol McTigue, NC Sec. MaryAnn Fleisher, Rebecca O’Neil. Forest Avenue
    14.              LAOH Nassau County Board Pres. Regina Begley AREA B – Basketball Court
    15.              AOH Nassau County Board Pres. Sean O Rourke AREA B – Basketball Court
    16.              AOH John P. McGuinness Div. 14 AREA B – Basketball Court
    17.              Inis Fada Pipe Band AREA B – Basketball Court
    18.              Irish American Society of Nassau,Suffolk & Queens AREA B – Basketball Court
    19.              Ryan Irish Dance Academy – Kathleen Ryan AREA B – Basketball Court
    20.              Knights of Columbus – James Norton Council AREA B – Basketball Court
    21.              Glenwood Landing American Legion – Post 336 AREA B – Basketball Court
    22.              United Veterans Beacon House AREA B – Basketball Court
    23.              Loggia Glen Cove 1016 Sons of Italy AREA B – Basketball Court
    24.              Kiwanis of Glen Cove (Ann Marie Gailius) AREA B – Basketball Court
    25.              Massapequa American Legion Post 1066 Twirlers AREA B – Basketball Court
    26.              Long Island Greyhound Owners AREA B – Basketball Court
    27.              Gold Mixed Martial Arts & Kickboxing AREA B – Basketball Court
    28.              Scout Groups, 6, 14, 43,78, 125, 278 & others AREA B – Basketball Court
    29.              YMCA pre-school group and more? AREA B – Basketball Court
    30.              St. Martin de Porres Marianst School Tin Whistle Group AREA B – Basketball Court
    31.              All Saints Regional Catholic School Tin Whistle Group AREA B – Basketball Court
    32.              All Saints Regional Catholic School AREA B – Basketball Court
    33.              All Saints Regional Catholic School Girl Scouts AREA B – Basketball Court
    34.              All Saints Regional Catholic School Cast of “ANNIE Jr.” AREA B – Basketball Court
    35.              St. Patrick’s CYO Track & Field team AREA B – Basketball Court
    36.              St. Patrick’s CYO Basketball AREA B – Basketball Court
    37.              St. Rocco’s CYO AREA B – Basketball Court
    38.              “Sweet Nicholas” Memorial Group. Josephine/Nick AREA B – Basketball Court
    39.              St. Rocco’s Kids AREA B – Basketball Court
    40.              St. Patrick’s Spanish Ministry AREA B – Basketball Court
    41.              Bethpage Federal Credit Union AREA B – Basketball Court
    42.              Ye Pyrate Brotherhood AREA B – Basketball Court
    43.              The Glen Cove Yacht Club with Float Forest Avenue
    44.              Sunrise Assisted Living Sunrise driveway
    45.              The Atria at Glen Cove Sunrise driveway
    46.              The Regency At Glen Cove Sunrise driveway
    47.              Glen Cove Senior Center Sunrise driveway
    48.              Family & Friends of Dustin Hill Motorcycle Club For Ave east of Sunrise driveway
    49.              Glen Cove Road Panthers Middle School Lot – West. side
    50.              O Boys 4 by 4 Race Team Finley Horseshoe Parking Lot
    51.              American Red Cross vehicle Finley Horseshoe Parking Lot
    52.              Clan Gordon Pipe Band Dosoris Lane
    53.              Glen Cove Vol. FD Dosoris Lane
    54.              Glen Cove Vol. EMS Dosoris Lane
    55.              Glor na Gael Pipe Band Dosoris Lane
    56.              Glenwood Fire Company Dosoris Lane
    57.              Sea Cliff Vol. Fire Dept. Dosoris Lane
    58.              Roslyn Rescue Fire Dept. Dosoris Lane
    59.              Oyster Bay Atlantic Steamers Dosoris Lane
    60.              Long Beach Seaside Marching Band Dosoris Way
    61.              Locust Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Dosoris Way
    62.              Bayville Vol. Fire Company Dosoris Way

 

Parade-Eve Party at St. Boniface

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The Glen Cove Hibernians will be celebrating 5pm Mass at St. Boniface Martyr Church in Sea Cliff on the eve of the Parade, Saturday evening, March 22, 2014, followed by a rousing party at the St. Boniface Gym.  Full dinner and beverages  included in the price;  live traditional Irish music, stepdancers, pipers, sing-along, all in the great “Hooley” tradition of AOH and LAOH Divisions 8.

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Come to our “Hooley” Jan 11, 2014

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The Presentation of Sashes to our Parade Grand Marshal for the 2014 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade, John O’Connell, and his Aides, will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2013 at 7pm at St. Rocco’s Parish Hall, located at 18 3rd Street, Glen Cove, NY, followed by a real Irish “hooley”.

We had the idea of having a “hooley” last year, and it was a wonderful time.  It’s like an old fashioned Irish house party, very informal and a lot of fun.   We are asking everybody to bring your own food, bring your own beverages, AND to bring your own entertainment!”  (and also to bring $20 for the parade).

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Music breaking out at a hooley!

The “Hooley” is a fun word for the very lively, informal type of house party Irish people enjoy.  It’s a tradition that dates back in Ireland and Irish America to the days before recorded entertainment, before radio and TV.  It still lingers among people who understand how much fun it can be for friends and family to entertain each other.

The party centers around the idea of the “party piece”.  A lot of people come to the party prepared with at least one party piece of entertainment – a song or a tune on an instrument, a stepdance, a poem, a recitation, or a joke or story to tell – for the enjoyment of everyone at the party.

Anyone can take a turn, or join in with someone else, or just listen.  It’s a great way to get to know your friends and neighbors.

A hooley might break out spontaneously anytime friends are gathered at a neighbor’s house, usually in the kitchen, where everyone can share the food and drink brought along by the guests.

Update:  A lot of talented people are  joining us tonight and bringing their “part pieces”!  Kevin Westley’s going to sing, so is Joe Sullivan with his guitar.  Lugh dePaor’s going to sing in Irish and is bringing his guitar and uilleann pipes and whistle; Jim Hawkins the Irish storyteller is coming, Patrick Shields will play the fiddle, bodhrán and whistle (and sing!). John McManus will sing and bring his pipes;  Mary Lilly’s going to lead an Irish sing-along and play the whistle;  Joe McDonald’s going to sing and play the box. Maura Lynch will sing in Irish, so will Shelia Webster, and play the melodeon, Conor and Kieran Lynch (it’s his 21st Birthday!) will play;  Robert Lynch will play and Andy Stafford is sure to sing.

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John O’Connell, Grand Marshal, 2014

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2014 Grand Marshal John O’Connell

​The date on John’s AOH travel card says he’s been a Major Degree Hibernian since 1997, and it wasn’t long after that that he started serving in leadership roles, starting at the Division level, and then the county, state and now on the Order’s National Board.

He was elected to Division President for three terms, 2004-06;

He was elected Nassau County recording secretary on the county board for a two-year term while still division president, 2005-2007;

He was elected to a two-year term as Nassau County President of the County Board in 2007;

He was named Aide to the Grand Marshal of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2009;

He was appointed state Publicity Chairman by State President Chip McLean in 2009;

John was elected New York State District 6 Director in 2011 to 13;

He was re-appointed state Publicity Chairman by State President Jim Burke in 2013;

And in 2011 he was asked by National President Seamus Boyle to serve as the National Editor of the Hibernian Digest, the newspaper that goes to all AOH and subscribing LAOH members all over the country. He was asked to continue in that position by National President Brendan Moore.

John was named Division 8 Hibernian of the Year in 2011  and Nassau County Hibernian of the Year in 2012.

Besides his Hibernian activities, John has served as Treasurer, Vice President and three terms as President of the Press Club of Long Island, the local chapter of the national Society of Professional Journalists.

John has just celebrated his 20th anniversary as a community journalist, his second career, following 20 years in human resources.

John is a graduate in English of Cathedral College, Douglaston, and studied in an Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama Program in Ireland’s Trinity College and University College Dublin.

Ann Kelly, 2014 Aide to the Grand Marshal

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Ann KellyAnn Margaret Kelly is a 3rd generation Irish lass born and raised in Bellerose, New York to Thomas Kelly and Catherine Lydon Kelly, who were the proud parents of 9 children:  Mark, Tommy, Joanie, Cathy, Kevin,  Ann, Timothy, Maureen and Michael.  She is proud to have 23 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews.  Ann’s proudest accomplishment is raising her beautiful daughter, Katelyn, who works as an Oncology Nurse @ Weil Cornell Medical Center.

Her paternal grandparents, John and Winifred Kelly arrived in New York from County Galway, settled in St. Anthony’s parish in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and had 5 children.  Ann’s Mom, Catherine Lydon Kelly and her brother John were children of John and Bridget Lydon of Tourmakeady, County Mayo.  They settled in St. Cecelia’s parish in Greenpoint.  Bridget’s husband died when Catherine was 3;  Bridgie aka “Nana” raised her two children as a single mother and gave many of the Lydon Clan “a start” in NY.

Ann went to St. Gregory the Great School, followed by Bishop Reilly High School and obtained her BSN from Hunter College.  During her Nursing career, while living in Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan, she worked at Mother Cabrini, Bellevue Emergency ICU, NYU, St. Vincent’s CCU, and Beth Israel Heart Failure Clinic.  From there she began her work in Clinical Research and Drug Development for Squibb, now, Bristol Myers-Squibb.  She is happy to work toward a cure for many diseases, monitoring drug protocols prior to FDA approval.

She has been a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Parish since she moved from Manhattan to Glen Cove in 1996.  Ann is ready and willing to volunteer with church and community projects including a few events at St. Christopher SCO; Annual Golf Outing, Fashion Show and the Shepherds Ball.

Ann is proud to participate with the Ladies AOH, a passionate group of women that come together to raise money for worthy causes and do charitable work in the community.  Ann is one of the founding members of the LAOH Division 8 of Glen Cove.  She has held the office of Financial Secretary for several terms.  She has had the privilege to serve as the Chairperson for the St. Patrick’s Dance, their biggest fund raiser.  A few of the LAOH charities include all the local Catholic parishes, Wounded Warriors, DSAF, AHRC, Momma’s House, Diabetes Research Institute, SCO, LAOH Scholarship Fund and Jr Girls Softball.

Ann is honored to be chosen as Aide to the Grand Marshal, for the 26th Annual Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade and has the privilege to walk beside Grand Marshall John O’Connell, and Co-Aides Ryan Doherty, Mary Jo-Walsh, and Mike Byrne.

Mary Jo Walsh, 2014 Aide to the Grand Marshal

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Mary Jo WalshMary Jo Walsh is the daughter of Matthew and Mary (Hyland) Walsh born in Brooklyn, New York with two siblings.  Mary Jo was raised in the parish of St. Teresa of Avila attending their Grammar School, graduating from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School and St. John’s University.

Mary Jo briefly taught high school English and business preparation at Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn.  She later retired from a 30-year career in the quality of care division of Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York.

Mary Jo is an active parishioner of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown.

Mary Jo is a member of the LAOH Levittown/Wantagh Division7 and has served in all the Chairs and is currently the President.  She is Past President of Nassau County LAOH and is currently its Treasurer.  She has also been an appointed auditor for NYS LAOH and serves on the Nassau County AOH Feis Committee.  She was honored as Nassau County LAOH Woman of the Year in 2007.

Aside from the LAOH, Mary Jo was one of the founding members of the Divorced and Separated Catholic Organization, currently serves on their executive board and  is a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Manchester Vermont.

Mary Jo’s greatest joy is her family:  son, Christopher, daughter-in-law, Melece and two fabulous grandsons, Liam and Aidan.

Michael Byrne, 2014 Aide to the Grand Marshal

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Michael ByrneMichael Byrne was born in County Roscommon, Ireland on August 18, 1962 to Patricia and James Byrne.  He has three brothers and three sisters.  He graduated high school from Christian Brothers School Roscommon in 1980.  He went on to college in Athlone and Carlow, where he graduated as a fitter welder after four years.

Michael immigrated to the United States in 1986, where he met his future wife, Rosemarie Horohoe, fell in love, and got married in September of 1988.  They are the proud parents of four children, Fiona, Michelle, Conor, and Declan.

Mike has always promoted Irish heritage and culture.  He joined the AOH Padraic Pearse Division 3 in 1989.  He came up through the ranks within his division,  serving as Marshal for two years, Treasurer for four years, and President for two years.  He has been the St Patrick’s Day Dance Chairman for the past eight years.

Michael has been an active member of the AOH Nassau County Board, serving as County Board President for four years.   He has been actively involved with the Nassau County Feis for several years.  He is currently taking on the responsibility of Feis Chairman.

Michael also is a Director on the Hibernian Charities National Board.

Michael is a founding member of the Long Island Gaels Gaelic Football Club.  The club was organized in 2000.  He was the first President of the minor board, which was organized in 2004.  Michael has been Club Treasurer for both the minor board and senior board for the past ten years.  He has also held the position of Dance Chairman since 2002.

Michael has been an active member of the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens since 1987.  As a home improvement contractor, he has played an active role in the renovations to the center in Mineola, Long Island.

Michael has proudly marched in the New York St Patrick’s Day Parade for 22 years with the AOH in different capacities, from Division Marshal to County Board President, and he was chosen as Aide to the Grand Marshal, Ray Kelly, in 2010.

Mike finds it a great honor to have been chosen as an aide to Grand Marshal of the Glen Cove Parade, John O’Connell.  He would like to thank all who have bestowed this honor on him and to congratulate his fellow Aides to the Grand Marshal.

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