St. Stephen’s Educational Trust 23rd annual cocktail party held May 22

On Wednesday evening, May 22, approximately 95 guests attended the popular St. Stephen – St. Edward Educational Trust 23rd annual cocktail party at the historic Landmark Inn.
Proceeds from the event were $7,700, which will go to the trust's Edward Scharfenberger Education Fund, named after its founder, to help with needs-based tuition emergencies and other programs.
Two years ago, for example, the fund paid for CPR certification for all staff members at the school.
One of the favorite attractions each year is the variety and quality of the appetizers created by Mike DiMartino, award-winning chef/owner of the Landmark Inn.
Richard Wiggins, a nightclub style singer/pianist, also returned to provide the musical entertainment for the evening
Guests at this year's event included Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Justices Peter Barlet and Nancy DeAngelo along with prominent business leaders and professionals as well as staff, parents and friends of St. Stephen - St. Edward School.
Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, gave the invocation and thanked all those who have supported the St. Stephen – St. Edward Educational Trust throughout the years.
Founding Trustee Terry Gavan served as emcee.
She praised the late Edward Scharfenberger who founded the Educational Trust in 1992 and then introduced members of the Board of Directors.
Later in the evening Elaine Scharfenberger, 98, widow of the founder of the Trust, and her children who were present, were invited to cut the traditional cake for all the guests.