Gala
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
With Gratitude
to this year’s Fortune Gala chairs
Dr. Anees Ahmad & Farina Ahmad
Charlie Hunt
E’98 & Kelli Hunt
Jack & Kate Hurley
Ryan & Eileen Miller
Thank you.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Fortune Gala 2026
Dr. Anees Ahmad & Farina Ahmad
WELCOME INVOCATION
Rules Governing Nardin Academy's Fortune Auction
1. All sales are final; no refunds. Any tickets purchased may not be resold.
2. All goods and services are sold “as is.”
3. Once made, a bid may not be withdrawn.
4. Merchandise and service values stated are donor-provided, good-faith estimates.
5. Unless otherwise stated in the catalog, items are not exchangeable for any reason.
6. All purchases must be paid in full at the close of the evening. Approved forms of payment are cash, check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
7. Purchases must be removed from the building at the end of the evening.
8. Purchaser waives any claim for liability against either the school or the donor of the item.
9. Unless specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year of the event. Read any terms of your purchase carefully.
10. Regarding any intangible item or experience purchases, please contact Leah Wiseman at lwiseman@nardin.org immediately to make arrangements.
EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you for making tonight possible!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Dr. Anees Ahmad & Farina Ahmad
EMERALD SPONSORS
Frank & Leah Ewing Charitable Trust Fund
Joseph Shaw III E’96 & Jacque Shaw
1857 SPONSORS
Commercial Pipe & Supply Corp.
Hunt Real Estate
I-Evolve
Spur Line Construction Corp.
T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
MISS NARDIN SPONSORS
KeyBank
West Herr
and JOSEPH SHAW III E’96 & JACQUE SHAW
EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you for making tonight possible!
GATOR SPONSORS
Ancora Investments
Basil Car Dealers
Elbers Landscape Service
Excelsior Orthopaedics
Lawley
Lippes Mathias LLP
M&T Bank
Maid of the Mist Corporation
Gregory Pajak, Esq. of Cellino Law
Phillips Lytle LLP
CLEVELAND AVENUE SPONSORS
Amy Abrahamson ‘95, E‘91
Laurie Riester Collins ‘02 & John Collins
Helm Experience & Design and Nina Barone Consulting
HodgsonRuss
Irr Supply Centers, Inc.
Luke & Danielle Jacobs
Keller Technology
Parkside Fire & Security
Pathway Partners Wealth Advisors, LLC
Patrick Sportelli - Metro Roberts Realty withum
EVENT underwriters
Thank you for making tonight possible!
COAT CHECK
DECOR
DESSERT TABLE
ENTERTAINMENT
Board of Trustees 2025-2026
Marsha Sullivan
Anita Baird, DHM
Luke Jacobs
Dr. Eric Miles
Charlie Chiampou
Chris Clark
David Ciancimino, S.J.
Renee Dewhurst, DHM
Paula Gaudet, DHM
Evelyn Gawronski ‘80
Pat Lucas, DHM
Sara Stillwell Stoeckl ‘87
David Uba
Laurie Riester Collins ‘02
Brendan Rich E‘94
Fortune Past Chairs
2025 David Beaton & Allanna Kelly-Beaton
Michelle & Christopher Glynn, Sr.
Michelle Bouquard Hanzly ’02 & Matthew Hanzly
Colin & Pam Healy
Christina Hunt Oliver ’06,E’02 & Sean Oliver
2024 Kiersten Brydges Lawley & Mike Lawley
Leah Nuchereno Ewing ‘02, E’98 & Frank Ewing
Danielle & Luke Jacobs
2023 Laurie Riester Collins ‘02 & John Collins
Kerry & Vincent Doyle
Therese Fuerst
2022 Leah Nuchereno Ewing ‘02 & Frank Ewing
2021 Fortune at Home - Virtual
2020
Laura & David Gioia E’83
Jessica & Michael Pizzuto
Jacque & Joe Shaw E’96
Kellie & Steve Ulrich
2019 Jay & Jamie Blair
Mark & Suzie Cryan
Joe & Jean Lorigo
Tom Vanner & Jackie Cryan Vanner ‘86
2018 Chris & Karen Aquiline
Jennifer Evans-DePalma & Mark DePalma
Andrea D’Alba Feine ’02 & Josh Feine
2017 Kristin & David Bauer
Patti & Lenny Deni
Missy & Ryan Dunn
Margie & Larry Whistler
Kelly Whistler Wischerath ‘89 & Paul Wischerath
2016
Nance & Chuck Basil
Tammy & Kevin Cleary
Jennifer & Alex Gress
2015 Kiersten Brydges Lawley & Mike Lawley
Patti & Bill Lawley
Diane & TJ Revelas
2014 Amy & Joe Bueme
Amy Carnevale ‘95 & Mark Hutchinson
Kyoko & Joe Koessler
2013 Mary Beth & Jim Basil
Cheryl & Mike Rossi
Christen O’Mara Smith E ‘88 & Joe Smith
Cheryl & Jim Swiezy
2012 Deborah VanKouwenberg
Bergfeld ‘90 & Cliff Bergfeld
Bonnie & Bob Blum
Nancy & Len Chinski
Melissa & Ron Raccuia
Amy & Paul Vukelic
2011 Ann & Don Brown
Maureen & Jim Bruce
Donna & Rob Cavallari
Nancy & Len Chinski
2010 Fidelma Fitzpatrick ’87 & James Rooney
Lorna Fitzpatrick ’86 & Michael Krabak
Donna & Rob Cavallari
Jackie & Lee Ruotsi
2009 Cathleen Hart-Frantz ’81 & Mark Frantz
Kathleen & Thomas O’Brien
Trish & Kent Lorence
Carmen & Andrew Fors
2008
Maureen McMahon McHugh ’78 & Jim McHugh
2007
Fortune Past Chairs
Cynthia & Frank Ciminelli
Kate & Tony Masiello
Colleen & John Sellick
2006 Jo-Anne & Greg Dearlove
Lori & Dan Cantara
Melissa & Jim Nowak
2005 Kate & John Collins
Sue Cody Leous ’77 & Steve Leous
Liz & Tony Manzella
2004 Ann Marie & John Maxwell
Dana & Dan Fulham
2003 Eileen & Bill Daetsch
Diane & Joe Leberer
2002 Patty & Jim O’Brien
Alexandra & Michael Montante
2001 Erin Campbell Curtin ’92 & S. Tucker Curtin
Barbara & George Riedel
Mary & Wayne Bacon 2000
Susan & Michel Holland
Jo-Anne & Greg Dearlove
Kathy & Terry Ward
Donna Siwek ’79 & Tim McEvoy 1998 Madonna & William Buscaglia 1997 Tama & Mike Perley 1996
Martha & Paul Lamparelli
Kathy & Brian Maher 1995
Sharon & John Courtin 1994
Diane & Tom Smeeding
Cindi & Mike Winter
1993
1992
1991
Peggy & Bob Moriarty
Carey & Gordon Anderson
Marilyn Smith Neil ’61 & Richard Neil
EVENT Supporters
Thank you for your generosity!
EMERALD CIRCLE DONORS
Dr. Anees Ahmad & Farina Ahmad
Joel & Tracey Amico
Nicholas & Nina Barone
David Beaton & Allanna Kelly-Beaton
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation
Amy Carnevale ‘95 & Mark Hutchinson
Matthew & Patti Anne Cavagnaro
Mark & Meegan Diiulio
Patrick & Rebecca Donoghue
Andrea Duncan
Leah Nuchereno Ewing ‘02, E’98 & Frank Ewing
Andrea D’Alba Feine ‘02 & Josh Feine
Friends of Nardin
Raymond Gaone & Jason Rein
Robert & Victoria Glidden
Maris Grundy
Michelle Bouquard Hanzly ‘02
Colin & Pam Healy
Charles Hunt E’98 & Kelli Hunt
Jack & Kate Hurley
Jaclyn Lucchino Kooshoian ‘00, Elmwood Taco & Subs
Max Collins Photography
Thomas & Gretchen Malikowski
Dr. Raima Memon
Ryan & Eileen Miller
Brooke Moll,
Raven Vanguard Design Studio
Drs. Jeffrey & Kate Mullin
Jamie Obletz, Delaware North
Christina Hunt Oliver ‘06, E’02
Jordan Pursel
Jay & Jesse Radford
Drew Radziwon
Alicia Graser Reilly ‘05, William’s Florist
Brendan Rich E’94 & Danielle Rich
Kyle & Kaylin Roche
Matthew & Sarah Sabuda
Joseph Shaw III E’96 & Jacque Shaw
Patrick & Michelle Sportelli
Jennifer Westerholt ‘95
Winkler & Samuels
Ryan & Lisa Zebro
GIFT GATHERING PARTY HOSTS
Dr. Anees & Farina Ahmad
Katrina Ziolo Basil ‘03, E’99
Evelyn Gawronski ‘80
Steve Earnhart & Jen Barbee
Charlie Hunt E’98 & Kelli Hunt
Jack & Kate Hurley
Ryan & Eileen Miller
Caitlin Higgins O’Brien ‘04
Mark & Jenn Pangelinan
Ashley Panara Suffoletto ‘05
Jennifer Westerholt ‘95
