Seton Hall University

Dr. Andrew Rinko, Jr., ’71/M.A. ’74
A Seton Hall story built on relationships and resilience

The blend of a unique experience, that was made possible through hard work and interactions with influential faculty and staff members of the University helped create a clear path for Andy to become the empathetic, impactful leader he is today. Read more »

James C. Adamczyk, ’73
A Pirate with a passion for university tradition and values.

Jim credits his success at Seton Hall and his professional life to the influential faculty at Seton Hall. With his planned gift to the university, Jim intends to create new opportunities that mirror his wonderful undergraduate experience in South Orange. Read more »

Garrett H. Hansen, ’79
Inspired by Experiences and Relationships

Inspired by experiences and relationships during his time at Seton Hall and a desire to help future educators, Garrett and his wife created the Garrett ’79 and Leslie Hansen Scholarship Fund, supporting the College of Education and Human Services. Read more »

Elizabeth Rifino M.A. '93
Passionate Educator, Loving Wife, and Philanthropist

By intending to make this gift to Seton Hall, Elizabeth will forever memorialize the love she and Bill had for each other at a place that played a special role in their story. Read more »

Stan Pszczolkowski ’69
Lifelong Admiration for the Lessons Learned in the Classroom

For alumnus Stan Pszczolkowski ’69, the schooling and impression he received from the late Dr. John J. Saccoman, Sr., played an integral part in helping him decide to make a planned gift to the University. Read more »

Patrick ’64/M.B.A. ’72 and Mary Ann Pfaff Murray
A Legacy That Reaches Every Corner of the University

Pat and his wife Mary Ann’s philanthropy has supported a wide range of University priorities and their support will continue through the establishment of a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT). Read more »

Daniel J. Gioseffi ’73
A Path Toward Social Discovery

In making his planned gift, Dan wanted to give back and provide future students with what was provided to him: an education, a work ethic to succeed in all aspects of life, well- rounded socialization and a community of peers. Read more »

Jeff and Fran Levy
Community and Family

Jeff Levy and his wife, Fran, are passionate about education. Combined, they taught for more than 85 years. In support of that passion, they established the Jeff and Fran Levy Fellowship to help students pursuing psychology-related master’s degrees. Read more »

Anthony F. Herber ’67/MAE ’72 and Louise M. Herber
A Noble Calling

In appreciation for his Seton Hall experience and with a firm belief in the values instilled by a Catholic education, Tony and Louise included a provision in their wills to fund an endowed scholarship for students in the College of Education and Human Services. Read more »

Thomas Butler, Ph.D. ‘04
Nurturing a New Generation of Students

Tom strongly felt the need to contribute what he could so Seton Hall could continue to support and nurture new generations of students. It was for that reason that shortly before his retirement he decided to participate in the Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program. Read more »

Phyllis C. Dunlop, MBA ‘90
It All Comes Down to Gratitude

Student testimonials and a desire to help today’s students realize what their education not only means to them now, but what their Seton Hall experience will mean in the future, led Phyllis to include Seton Hall in her estate plans. Read more »

Dean E. Cole ‘68
A True Testimonial

Dean credits the University with giving him a quality education, a warm and welcoming student environment, a taste of the “true” college life, and of course, Pirate Athletics. His planned gift was not prompted by any particular event. Rather, it was conceived as his ultimate gesture to his alma mater. Read more »

Maureen (Hennessy) Wadiak ‘80
Equalizing the Playing Field

Maureen and her husband established an endowed scholarship with the hope that their gift will enable the University to attract and retain students who will be tomorrow's leaders — leaders who combine intellect and integrity to make the world a better place. Read more »

Laurence W. Linton ’62 / M.A. ’64
Remembering How His Life Has Been Enriched

Larry and Pat have been contributing consistently to Seton Hall since they were married in 1971.While revising their estate plans, Larry and Pat felt strongly that they wanted to include Seton Hall in appreciation for the many ways their lives have been enriched by the University. Read more »

Joseph ’59/M.B.A. ’75 and Nancy McTighe
Honoring His School and Their Team

Joe McTighe ’59/M.B.A. ’75 says giving back and providing scholarship funding was foremost on his and wife Nancy’s gift planning agenda. Because of their interests in scholarship support and athletics, Joe and Nancy made Seton Hall a partial beneficiary of their retirement accounts. Read more »

Patricia Frele ‘73/MBA ‘79
Honoring Her Parents

Patricia established the James and Rose Frele Scholarship Fund to assist students in the College of Education and Human Services or the Stillman School of Business. She accomplished that goal by adding Seton Hall as a beneficiary of her Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Read more »

Joseph Kacirek, MA ’81
A strong advocate of academic rigor and excellence.

A strong advocate of academic rigor and excellence, he is a staunch believer in a liberal arts education. For that reason, he named Seton Hall as the beneficiary of his Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to establish the Kacirek-Klement Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Read more »

Nicholas R. Scalera ‘63
A Feeling of Social Responsibility

Nicholas R. Scalera’s constant desire to give back led the alumnus back to his alma mater where he created the Nicholas R. Scalera ’63 Scholarship Fund. For Nicholas, it has proved to be one of the most personally rewarding decisions of his life. Read more »

Joseph Toma ‘49
A Grand Adventure

For Joseph Toma ‘49, a wartime stint in the Coast Guard, a successful business built from the ground up, and a 62-year marriage add up to a well-lived life. Read more »

Joe Vuono, M.A. ‘70
A Lifelong Inspiration

Joe Vuono’s parents were hardworking Italian immigrants devoted to their Catholic faith. They made countless personal sacrifices to afford a college education for Joe M.A. ’70 and his sister. And their example led Joe to a life of service — to his community and to his faith. Read more »

Anthony Lee '71, M.A. '73, M.L.S., M.A. '80
A Bequest Inspired by a Catalog of Memories

Anthony Lee '71, M.A. '73, M.L.S., M.A. '80 can link every memorable moment of his life at Seton Hall to a personal milestone. Though the much-beloved reference librarian and professor retired in December 2016, his positive impact on campus will continue well into the future thanks to a bequest — an estate gift — he has made to Seton Hall. Read more »

Frank Eilbacher '50
A values-based success story

Frank Eilbacher '50 had supported Seton Hall for much of his life, including gifts to the annual fund and by attending athletic and cultural events. This generosity, he explained, was a token of appreciation for the intellectual, moral and religious development he received as a student. Read more »

Richard E. Mahmarian M.B.A. ’68
Upholding Seton Hall's legacy of access

Richard E. Mahmarian M.B.A. ’68 grew up in Belleville, N.J., the son of immigrant parents who understood that an education was essential for achieving prosperity in their adopted country. Read more »

George Mehm ’77/M.B.A. ’80
Honoring his family by helping others

The first person in his family to attend college, George Mehm ’77/M.B.A. ’80 took his love of learning to Seton Hall, where he earned a B.A. in political science and an M.B.A. in finance. Today he serves on the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Board of Advisors in the Stillman School of Business. To help continue this upward trajectory, he established a bequest to create the Mehm and Kriz Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. Read more »