Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick hold Past President’s Dinner

The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick recently held the annual Past Presidents Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring the most recent past president and recognizing the men who have guided the organization as officers and leaders in the over 100-year commitment to the stewardship of Irish Heritage, scholarship support, and service to the Greater Pittston community.

This year’s dinner recognized immediate Past President Sean C. Rooney where he was presented with the green jacket by his father, Past President Jim Rooney with congratulations from Current President Kevin O’Brien, Jr.

The Past Presidents Dinner is an evening of celebration, fellowship and reflection. A new tradition was begun this year, with a special presentation to Past President Rooney with a plaque commemorating his service to the organization presented by the officers who served with him for his presidential year, Kevin O’Brien, Jr. Jared Jordan, Joseph Strubeck, Tim Wachs.

As is customary, a special meeting of the organization was held prior to the dinner for the annual election of officers. The current officers shared in congratulating those promoted and and in welcoming those who will serve for the 2026-27 Fraternal Year, the organizations 113th year of operation: Jared Jordan (President-Elect), Joseph D. Strubeck (1st Vice President-Elect), Timothy Wachs (2nd Vice President-Elect), Norman Robinson (Treasurer-Elect), and Gary Slusser (Secretary-Elect)