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UPCOMING EVENTS Charity Art Show • August 8 • Surfer’s Way • August 12 • Build-a-Backpack • August • Roslyn Office • September • Montauk Retreat • September 24-26 •
FAMILY FUN DAY Nothing says summer like our annual Family Fun Day at Adventureland—even a rainy day couldn’t dampen the excitement! We rented out the entire theme park for an afternoon packed with fun, games, and memories made just for our Signature agents and their families. Despite the weather, the smiles, laughter, and energy were unstoppable!
MANAGER & ADMIN HAPPY HOUR
Huge thanks to our friends at Contour for hosting an amazing happy hour for our incredible managers and admins! It was a fantastic evening full of laughs, great conversations, and quality time with some of our favorite people. We loved seeing everyone together! SignaturePremier.com
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WELCOME!
New Additions To Our Family Marilyn Martinez | Babylon Jared Sirias | Bay Shore Karla Barraza | Bay Shore Vincent DiGrigoli | Bay Shore Brittany Franco | Bay Shore German Franco | Bay Shore Alexandra Quinones | Bay Shore Adrian Manley | Bay Shore Jenna Hofmann | Bay Shore Vicki Velez | Bay Shore Leeann LaDonna | Bay Shore Norma Klager | Bay Shore
WALK FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Signature Cares Walk for Autism Acceptance in support of the ELIJA Foundation! It was a beautiful day to come together for a cause so close to our hearts. The ELIJA Foundation continues to go above and beyond to empower individuals with autism and support their families, and we’re honored to stand behind their incredible mission.
EASTER BASKET DONATIONS
Gabriella Bucceri | Bay Shore Barbara Fishkind | Bay Shore Peter Mistretta | CSH Gina Bello | CSH Lee Eliyahu | CSH Caryndia Reynoso | Dix Hills Isabel Jones | E Northport Theodore Christman | East Setauket Nicholas Piazza | East Setauket Gary Baumann | East Setauket Yavuz Girdap | East Setauket Nayeli Serrano | Garden City Sally Thomas | Garden City Sean McCoyd | Garden City Inas Hashish | Garden City Steve Cisek | Garden City Claudette Dixon | Hampton Bays Steven Marino | Massapequa Park Rosemary Marino | Massapequa Park Tina DeVita | Massapequa Park Joanne Russo | Massapequa Park Jaclyn Scully | Massapequa Park Michelle Scibilia | Massapequa Park Alexandra McDonald | Massapequa Park Kimberly Holland | Massapequa Park Lucille Tzivelekis | Merrick Fredricka Botha | Merrick
We’re excited to announce that we assembled and donated a total of 365 Easter Baskets this year to Helping Hand Rescue Mission!
Timothy Scutchfield | Merrick
Thank you to everyone who helped make Easter a little bit sweeter for so many kids!
Kelly Rettman | Miller Place
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Melissa King | Miller Place Mark Sanchez | Miller Place Amanda Ferrer | Northport
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THE BEST OF THE BEST We are so proud of our agents who were honored for this year’s awards!
WELCOME!
New Additions To Our Family Maria Siniscalchi | RVC Francine Moustakalis | RVC Janeria Huey | Ronkonkoma Tristan Fraser | Ronkonkoma Nur Muhammad Zayeed Ahmed | Ronk
Michael Grazio | Ronkonkoma Robert Guadioso | Ronkonkoma Tasfia Aziz | Ronkonkoma Mary Marino | Sayville Kerrin Dullea(Moshfeghi) | Sayville Erica Cillo | Sayville Heather Urizzo | Sayville Daniel Metzger | Sayville Daniel Iovino | Smithtown Salvatore Rossi | Smithtown
ROBIN DIGIROLAMO’S RETIREMENT Wishing a very happy retirement to our beloved Robin! Robin has been the soul of our Sayville office—always leading with grace, heart, and kindness. She’s touched so many lives and made a lasting impact on everyone around her. Thank you, Robin, for everything you’ve given to our Signature family. You’ll be so missed, but we’re cheering you on as you begin this next beautiful chapter!
Ashley Thompson | Smithtown Raquel Latona-Sanchez | Smithtown Joseph Femia | Smithtown Jake Biro | Smithtown Mariarita Vella | Smithtown Mohammed Mudassir | Smithtown Monica Blanco | Smithtown Christine Buggenhagen | Smithtown Estrellita Hodelin | Smithtown Leilei Chen | Syosset Dianne Kay | Syosset Jasmeet Kaur-Soni | Syosset Noreen Gudmundsen | Wading River Nicole Cherouvis | Wading River Deanna Arecco | Wantagh Colleen Chase | Wantagh Patricia Logue | Wantagh
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY Thank you to our amazing admin team for being the calm, the order, and the magic behind it all. We love and appreciate each and every one of you!
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OFFICE DATE NIGHTS Happy hour hits different when you love your team. We’ve had so much fun spending time with our offices...outside of the office. Our weekly date nights have been a great way to celebrate YOU!
FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
PRIDE MONTH This Pride Month, we had the honor of visiting the LGBT Network’s headquarters for an inside look at the incredible work they do year-round on Long Island. From community programs to advocacy efforts to Pride events, their impact is felt far and wide. Huge thank you to CEO Robert Vitelli for the tour and conversation—and for everything the LGBT Network does to support, uplift, and empower. SignaturePremier.com
Our Smithtown office shattered records for our monthly food pantry with a grocery bill totalling a whopping $7,770!! Special shoutout to Stephanie Calinoff and Mia Kaiser for coordinating such an amazing feat! For those unaware, every month we collect and donate non-perishable foods for various charities across the island. 4
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ACHIEVE GRADUATES Please join us in congratulating the most recent Signature University ACHIEVE Training Program Graduates!* ACHIEVE is a multi-module, comprehensive training program offered to new agents, newto-Signature agents, or agents who are seeking basic fundamental training through Signature University. Signature offers yearround coaching and encouragement to jump start your real estate career. *Roster at press time.
Enea Dushaj | Babylon Adrian Manley Jr | Bay Shore Gabriella Bucceri | Bay Shore Jonathan LaFlare Martin | Bay Shore LeeAnn LaDonna | Bay Shore Norma Klager | Bay Shore Yvonne Melendez | Bay Shore Vicki Velez | Bay Shore Gabriela Philippou | Cold Spring Harbor Gina Bello | Cold Spring Harbor Eric Sak | East Northport Kyle Richards | Garden City Nayeli Serrano | Garden City Steven Cisek | Garden City Christopher Iebba | Hampton Bays Francine Brocco | Massapequa Park Mary Taylor | Massapequa Park Kelly Rettman | Miller Place Peter Ritieni | Miller Place Pamela Bloxon | Miller Place Robert Raheb | Miller Place Zane Robinson | Miller Place Desiree Booth | Northport Diane Nystrom | Rockville Centre Oleg Volfman | Rockville Centre Adonis Alvarado Turcios | Ronkonkoma Jeaneille Clarke | Ronkonkoma Betty Muller | Smithtown Cathleen Donovan | Smithtown Yvette Noriega | Smithtown Christie Morgan | Smithtown Dr. William Galati | Smithtown & Southold Warren Woodard | Southhold Joann Latora | Wading River Carmine Paradiso | Wantagh SignaturePremier.com
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SIGNATURE SPOTLIGHT Behind every one of our agents and staff there is a wonderful support system. We love celebrating each other’s greatest moments! Here are some of our loved ones’ most recent accomplishments.
The Aronsons: Alexis & Samantha are officially BSN RN & working in the ED & ICU. Zach crushed quarters 3 & 4 with a GPA 4.28, now entering his senior year. Kelly Lazauskas’ son, who is a police officer, married his sweetheart on May 30th in Seattle, WA.
Laurie Riechert’s son, Billy Riechert, got engaged this July. Jill McDowell’s women empowerment podcast, Secrets of Powerful Women, has won a prestigious folio award this year for best podcast.
Desiree Booth’s graduated pre-k!
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Chris McAuley’s daughter, Kayla, recently graduated from St. Anthony’s High School and has committed to the University of Alabama, where she will begin her freshman year this August, majoring in Sports Communications and Management.
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Lisa Palermo’s granddaughter, Rose, turned one. Mel Karakatsanis’ son, Christian, and his wife, Victoria, were married on May 31st.
Lee Eliyahu’s daughter, Maya Marcy Eliyahu, was born on April 2nd.
Louise Tudisco’s daughter, Lexis, got engaged to Bobby while in Ireland.
Sara Abikzer’s son, Aidan, graduated from The University of Tampa where he served as equipment manager for the championship Ice Hockey team.
Also, Mel’s husband Tom was promoted to Vice President at Con Edison. SignaturePremier.com
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SIGNATURE SPOTLIGHT Behind every one of our agents and staff there is a wonderful support system. We love celebrating each other’s greatest moments! Here are some of our loved ones’ most recent accomplishments.
Antoinette Fallacara’s daughter, Kirsten, graduated with honors from St John’s University in just 3 years with a B.S. degree in Advertising Communications.
Rosanne Gearhart was recognized by the Kings Park Wrestling community in April for 24 years of dedication and service, working with many incredible athletes, families and coaches.
Susan Rupp’s daughter, Kiera, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Interior Architecture and Design, with a minor in Business. She’s received numerous awards including being chosen by Metropolis Magazine as one of the Future 100 Interior Design Undergraduates for 2025!
Larry Barasch’s daughter, Brandi, (Ronkonkoma Saturday Admin), graduated on May 23rd from Stony Brook University Summa Cum Laude with a 3.92 GPA for her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. She is continuing her education there to obtain a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She is one of only 11 students accepted into this program.
Elke Mariotti received a proclamation from the Town of Huntington for 30 years of volunteer service!
John Tiburzi welcomed baby, Johnny George Tiburzi, born June 29th at 2:01am, 9lbs 3oz, 20.5 inches. Also Congratulations to Christine and Jan Hermanowski - Proud grandparents!
Katie O’Hara got married on May 3rd to Nick Tligas.
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Sue Stapleton’s daughter, Rebecca, married Eddie, on May 23rd, at The Vineyards at Aquebogue. The couple will honeymoon in Croatia.
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SIGNATURE SPOTLIGHT Behind every one of our agents and staff there is a wonderful support system. We love celebrating each other’s greatest moments! Here are some of our loved ones’ most recent accomplishments.
Dee Donovan’s son got engaged! Wedding is planned for August 2026. Denise Reinke’s granddaughter graduated from pre-k.
Deb Berkman’s granddaughter, Eliana, celebrated her 1 year old birthday in style with a Eliana in ONEderland Party!!
Debi Dooley’s daughter, Julia, married Alicia on April 26th at Shepherd’s Run in Rhode Island.
Cristina Marinelli got engaged to Dan Costantino on May 10th!
Annmarie Portaro’s daughter got engaged! Her son got a job as a top chef on a yacht! Marni and Mike Richardson’s daughter Emily graduated from Lindenhurst High School.
Shannon Hansen & Melissa Brandt participated in LaxOut Cancer in May at the Shoreham Wading River High School to help raise funds for local community members who are dealing with cancer. Anthony Gagliard of Contour Mortgage was a sponsor at the event. Claire Leface welcomed a new granddaughter, Lucy Marie, on June 3rd. Nicole Buffa’s twin girls, Nadia and Remy, graduated high school and will be attending the University of Georgia and University of South Carolina.
Kathy Ciavarella’s daughter, Ashley Feit, has been promoted to Tax Partner at Ernst & Young CPA Firm. SignaturePremier.com
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HAPPENINGS AT CONTOUR GUIDING YOUR CLIENTS ON USING HOME EQUITY: We are proud to offer our Bridge Loan product to help homeowner’s buy their new home with cash before they sell their current home. Our clients are also using a HELOC to buy investment properties and second homes with cash to strengthen their offers. Both provide unique solutions for our agents to create more opportunities. Our Renovation HELOC allows your borrowers to build their dream home. Our product will value the property based on the construction planned. This gains them access to significantly more money than any other 2nd lien available. For our agents, if the client finds that the current home renovation is out of reach, they often decide to sell and buy a new home, creating a lot of new business! We find that most clients with equity have many goals, but not sure where to start. Presenting ideas outside the box will sperate you as the expert and create more opportunities for you! See your dedicated Contour Mortgage Loan Officer for further details.
HUNTINGTON CHAMBER MEET & GREET
Contour Mortgage’s Huntington office proudly hosted a networking event for the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, welcoming both new and existing members for an evening of connection and community building. Branch Manager Jesse Sasso greeted attendees and shared how Contour Mortgage is committed to supporting local businesses and homeowners in Huntington. The event provided a valuable opportunity for professionals to expand their networks while enjoying a warm, collaborative atmosphere.
STEVIE TURNS ONE! Contour’s Marketing Director, Kenny Vasquez, and Signature’s Director of Agent Marketing, Allison Cervantes (Vasquez), celebrated their daughter’s first birthday! Stevie Rochelle turned one on July 12th. Happy birthday, Stevie! SignaturePremier.com
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