From left to right: John Goguen, (Babson College intern), Tina Mayo (Paralegal) Scarlett Mulkerin, Leo He, Thomas Curtain, Shea McSweeney, Isabel Kraimer (all 2024 Salvatore & Maria Pizzi Scholarship Recipients), and Attorney Anthony Falco (Founder/CEO).
Falco & Associates, P.C. is proud to have administered six scholarship awards from the Salvatore & Maria Pizzi Foundation, Inc., totaling approximately $100,000, to students from North Quincy High School, Quincy High School, and Archbishop Williams High School. Inspired by Salvatore and Maria Pizzi, who held education in high regard, the foundation was established in 2012 to provide scholarships to deserving students in Massachusetts. This year, around 70 high school seniors received a collective sum of $1 million to support their educational pursuits, with each of the six seniors receiving a full $16,000 scholarship.
Pictured below with Attorney Falco are Isabel Kraimer and Leo He of North Quincy High School. Isabel will be studying nursing at Umass Boston. Leo will be attending The University of Vermont for Business Management.
Pictured below with Attorney Falco are Thomas Curtain and Shea McSweeney of Quincy High School. Thomas will be attending Umass Boston to pursue a nursing major. Shea will be pursuing a school counseling degree from Merrimack College.
Pictured below with Attorney Falco is Scarlett Mulkerin of Archbishop Williams High School. Scarlett will be attending Providence College with a nursing major. Philip Prioli (not pictured) also of Archbishop Williams High School will be attending Merrimack for engineering.
About The Pizzis
Salvatore Pizzi was born in Miranda, Italy, in 1893. Driven by a desire to provide a better future for his family, he left Italy for the United States in 1920, leaving behind his wife, Maria, and their 4-year-old daughter, Angela. With only a third-grade education and no knowledge of English, Salvatore faced immense challenges. However, he remained determined to provide for his family. By 1922, after working various odd jobs and saving diligently, he was able to bring Maria and Angela to join him in America. The Pizzi family grew with the births of his sons, Michael in 1923 and Nicholas in 1925.
Salvatore’s hard work paid off as he became a naturalized U.S. citizen and a successful businessman. He owned and operated a thriving barbershop in Copley Square and eventually invested in rental properties in Boston. This business venture became family-operated, employing both Michael and Angela. After Angela’s passing in 1987, Nicholas joined the family business, ensuring its continued success.
Upon her arrival in America, Maria Pizzi worked as a seamstress while learning English. She dedicated herself to her studies and proudly became a U.S. citizen. Despite the demands of her job, Maria provided a nurturing and loving home for her three children, embodying the values of hard work and family.
Salvatore and Maria attributed their achievements to their hard work and the opportunities presented by the United States. Salvatore’s determination, focus, and bravery, coupled with Maria’s kindness, dedication, and family-oriented nature, made them an extraordinarily successful couple. Their story stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and the American dream.
You can learn more about the Pizzi Foundation here.
