Hurley family passion for basketball on display during Hall of Fame appearance Springfield, Mass. — Fans waiting in line took turns approaching the table where Bob Hurley Sr. and son Dan sat signing autographs on Friday afternoon inside the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A New Jersey high school coaching legend and 2010 Hall […]
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MyCentralJersey: Meet the Somerset County Citizen of the Year for 2022
Tony Cava, president and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, has been named the 2022 Somerset County Citizen of the Year by the county’s Business Partnership. Source: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2022/08/04/robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-somerset-tony-cava/65390723007/
Family…St. Peter’s Prep…and the Importance of Education
We had a great weekend last week. Our newest addition to the family – little Wills – was baptized. But while I stood there holding the little guy, I realized how fortunate we are. And how important education…and the bonds you make through it…are to students, and families. And it’s why – in my opinion – we […]
Saint Dominic Academy Students Awarded Scholarships
Congratulations to Freshmen Emily Sullivan (left) and Shaista Khatoon (right) awarded The Cento Amici Scholarship! Thank you to Cento Amici for your generosity and service to students throughout the state, Cento Amici is a community-based, member organization dedicated to providing scholarships to students in New Jersey. Their mission is to enhance the educational opportunities for […]
Cento members Chris Trucillo and Bob Zito remember 9/11
Never forget: For some, it has been a mission for 20 years By Tom Bergeron(ROI-NJ) – September 10, 2021 After his picture-perfect morning in Atlantic City came to a shocking end with images on his hotel TV of planes hitting buildings … after his race up the Garden State Parkway was filled with endless buzzes […]
Brian K. Robinson, St. Peter’s Prep ’01
When I was a student at Prep, I realized pretty quickly not only the positive impact of the financial support, but also the life-long value of getting a great education. Had it not been for my scholarship, I wouldn’t have gone to Prep. I don’t know where I would have ended up. Attending Prep kept […]
Daniel A. Gurskis, Dean, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
We remain inspired by Cento Amici’s generosity. Access to public higher education in New Jersey has never been more important. Your scholarship support provides critical financial resources to outstanding students who would not otherwise be able to attend. Cento Amici continues to make a significant difference in numerous students’ lives. Daniel A. Gurskis, Dean, College […]
Katelyn, Dance and Theater, MSU
“I will be forever grateful for my scholarship, because I would not have accomplished my goal without the support from Cento Amici.”
Cento Amici Board member Col. Jack Jacobs on our returning fallen warriors
Remembering Joe Canderozzi
It is with sadness that we inform our members that Joe Canderozzi passed this morning. Joe was a great guy and served as President of Cento Amici for several years. He was a member of the initial “Trenta Amici” 33 years ago. He and his wife Terri were great supporters of our organization. Joe introduced […]