The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade

Celebrating Irish Culture on the North Shore

Lisa Bartley Forgione, 2013 Aide to the Grand Marshal

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2013 Aide to the Grand Mashal - Lisa Forgione

2013 Aide to the Grand Mashal – Lisa Forgione

Lisa Bartley Forgione is one the 4th generation of Bartley’s born and raised in Glen Cove to Lewis (Buzzy) Bartley and Rosemary (Reilly).  Elizabeth Mary (Lisa) is joined by her sisters, Rosemary Helena and Catherine Patricia (Cappa).

Lisa’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Reilly arrived in New York from County Cavan and was the greatest gardener ever.  He was known for his stories of “horses so big you could walk under them” home in Ireland.  Paternal grandmother Mary McGinn Bartley came from County Sligo – with a never ending brogue and her little Irish quotes that she kept in her heart.

Lisa is a past CPR Instructor, Brownie, Girl Scout, Girl Scout Leader, PTA and SEPTA member in North Shore School District, was President of the All Saints Home School Association, worked her way up to President of LAOH Division 8 – followed her Grandmother Betty Delaney Reilly’s footsteps as she too was President of Division 8…way back when – Glen Cove Parade committee member, and the Publicity Chair for Nassau County LAOH.

While Lisa was President, Division 8 installed 20 new members, helped organize three very successful St. Patrick’s Day dances, hosted St. Brigid’s Day celebrations and a Major Degree Ceremony for the County LAOH.  She led the Division in its celebration of their tenth anniversary.  They participated in the New York State Convention, organized the refreshments for the Blessing of the Creche at Village Square, are sponsors St Boniface’s Feast on The Beach.

Lisa proudly led the Ladies of the St. Dymphna, Division 8 as they exemplified their Motto of “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity” by their participation, love and care for others.  Under Lisa’s leadership they have adopted twin boys for the holidays, donated gift cards to Long Beach families hit hard by Super Storm Sandy, filled the shelves of St Patrick’s Food Pantry and volunteered to help wherever there was a need.

Lisa worked for SCO Family of Services Development office for nine years, organizing volunteers, events, Thanksgiving dinners, holiday visits, picnics and parties for the children who reside at the Robert J. McMahon home for Children in Sea Cliff.  Currently she is at the front desk at the Madonna Heights facility for troubled teen girls, where she has reached out to hug many of them.

Lisa was married for 30 years to Jimmy Forgione who passed away on March 15, 2009.  Together they have three children Darla, Joseph and Lewanna, and two grandsons, Robert and Vincent James.  The family recently celebrated the marriage of Darla to Robert Rivera.  Jimmy is always by their side to help them continue to breathe and take one day at a time…..

Lisa is “thrilled and honored to be chosen as an Aide for the 25th Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade and has the privilege to walk beside Grand Marshall Danny Lane – Co-Aides Pam and Bob Panzenbeck, and Joe McDonald.”

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” By Adrienne Cook

St. Patrick, St Brigid and St Dymphna, Pray for Us

 

2012 Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Names Deputy Mayor Basdavanos Grand Marshal, Sioban Rack and John Hanley Aides

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Maureen Basdavanos, 2012 Grand Marshal

Maureen Basdavanos
2012 Grand Marshal

Glen Cove, NY (January 25, 2012) – The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has named Glen Cove Deputy Mayor Maureen Basdavanos Grand Marshal of the 24th annual Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Sioban Rack and John J. Hanley Aides.

The Parade will take place on Sunday March 18, 2012 using the same route, starting at the Finley Middle School on Forrest Avenue and weaving through the streets of the city, ending at St. Patrick’s Church.

Maureen Basdavanos is a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and also the daughter of AOH Division 8’s namesake Mike Moran.

“It is such an honor to be asked to lead this year’s parade as the Grand Marshall,” Basdavanos said. “There is no better St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island thanks to the AOH Mike Moran Division 8.  I only wish my dad were here to march beside me.”

Maureen Basdavanos (nee Moran) is the Deputy Mayor of Glen Cove, appointed in 2008 by Mayor Ralph Suozzi. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S. and a Board member for the Glen Cove Business Improvement District (BID), the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Sounds Committee, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and is a long-time supporter of the Glen Cove Animal Lover’s League.  Basdavanos was an active member of the Glen Cove High School Booster Club volunteering with her husband Bill to photograph and report weekly on all JV and Varsity sports.  She was also a long-time volunteer Cheerleading Coach for Glen Cove Jr. Football and Cheerleading and a Cub Scout leader. She is married to former Glen Cove fire chief Bill Basdavanos and has two grown children.

Sioban Rack (nee Lane) is Associate Director of Special Events of SCO Family or Services and the immediate past president of St. Dymphna Division 8 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. With corporate contacts, volunteers and donors she has provided Christmas for hundreds of children and adolescents every year, arranged trips and special outings, and recently, working with the Garden of Dreams foundation, she has even enabled some of our children to perform at Radio City Music Hall. She is married to Jim Rack and has a 16 year-old son James.

An active attorney in the community, John Hanley ran for Glen Cove City Council a number of time, most recently last year. He is also the immediate past president of Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and also served as Vice President and Marshal. He currently serves on the Glen Cove High School Community Scholarship Committee and is Past President of the Catholic Accountant’s Guild of Rockville Centre. He is married to the former Teresa Esposito and has three daughters.

About the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee: Founded in 1989 by the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade is in its 24th year, celebrating Irish culture on the North Shore. Over the years, the parade has had politicians, celebrities and Irish dignitaries serve as Grand Marshal. The committee comprises of members of the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

About the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Now in its seventh decade, the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open at all men age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information, please visit their website at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Joe McDonald at 516-522-0741 or by email at joe@hiberniandigest.com.

About the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians: Founded in 2002, the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open to women age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information please contact them online at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Lisa Forgione at 516-759-9481 or by email at lisaf22@optonline.net.

 

2011 Sash Presentation

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(Glen Cove, NY – February, 27, 2011) – The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee held its annual Sash Ceremony at Page One Restaurant today in Glen Cove.

Sashes were presented to Grand Marshal Andy Stafford, and Aides Jim Burke and Carol McTigue by Parade Chairman Robert Lynch.

“I am so proud to stand here today with these two great people,” said Stafford of his two Aides Burke and McTigue after he received his sash. “I have known both of them for so long and they are great people.”

The Sash Ceremony is the unofficial opening of the St. Patrick’s Day season in Glen Cove. On Saturday March 5 at 8 p.m., the St. Dymphna Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Glen Cove.

Then on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. The Parade Committee, along with Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Division 8 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.

And finally the parade which will be held on Sunday, March 20th at 1 p.m. through the streets of Glen Cove.

  • The Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade forms behind the Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue.
  • The Parade moves from the designated formation areas around the Finley Middle School and 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.

More details of all these events can be found by visiting the website www.glencoveirish.org.

 

 

About the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Founded in 1989 by the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade is in its 23rd year, celebrating Irish culture on the North Shore. Over the years, the parade has had politicians, celebrities and Irish dignitaries serve as Grand Marshal. Today, it is put on by the Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Committee, which comprises of members of the the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

About the Mike Moran Division 8 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Now in its 60th year, the Mike Moran Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open at all men age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information, please visit their website at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Joe McDonald at 516-522-0741 or by email at joe@hiberniandigest.com.

About the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians: Founded in 2002, the St. Dymphna Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians serves to promote Irish culture, history, music, traditions and charitable giving. Membership is open to women age 16 and over, who are of Irish birth or heritage, and are practicing Catholics. For more information please contact them online at www.glencoveirish.org or contact Division President Lisa Forgione at 516-759-9481 or by email at lisaf22@optonline.net.

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