Pictured from left to right: Liam Murphy (scholarship recipient), Attorney Anthony Falco (Trustee)
The Richard and Geraldine Storella Educational Trust Awards $22,500 in Scholarships to 2025 Recipients
The Richard and Geraldine Storella Educational Trust is honored to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients, with a total of $22,500 awarded to three graduating seniors from Quincy High School.
This year’s recipients are:
Liam Murphy — awarded $2,500 to attend Quincy College, where he will study Emergency Medical Technician & Paramedic Education.
Grace McGillicuddy — awarded $7,500 to attend St. Anselm College, where she will pursue a degree in Nursing. (not photographed)
Callathea (Callie) Alessandro — awarded $12,500 to attend either the University of Delaware or the University of North Carolina Wilmington, also for a degree in Nursing. (not photographed)
The Storella Educational Trust was created by Richard Storella in honor of his wife, Geraldine (Gerry) Storella, to support hardworking students with a connection to their Italian heritage as they pursue post-secondary education. Awards may be applied to college, trade school, or certification programs. Applicants are evaluated not only on academics, but also on life experiences, work ethic, citizenship, and their connection to Italian culture.
Gerry Storella was born and raised in Quincy and graduated as valedictorian of Quincy High School’s Class of 1955. A cheerleader and community leader, Gerry went on to attend Boston University’s College of Business Administration and later became the first female member of the QHS Hall of Fame.
Throughout their 53-year marriage, Richard and Gerry were deeply committed to the Quincy community—coaching and volunteering for Quincy Youth Hockey, supporting the Thomas Crane Public Library, and promoting local history through the Quincy Historical Society.
Through this scholarship, their legacy of education, service, and cultural pride continues to support future generations.
