St. Aidan School celebrated its 75th anniversary with a gala at The Heritage Club
Ed Shin
On the evening of Jan. 31, St. Aidan School, a Catholic Elementary School in Williston Park, joyfully celebrated its 75th anniversary with a memorable gala at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. The evening brought together current and past families, alumni, teachers, and friends to honor the school’s decades of faith-based education and community spirit.
2026 marked 75 years of faith-based education at St. Aidan.Ed Shin
Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere filled with heartfelt speeches, music and dancing, and delicious food. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the school’s rich history and the lasting impact it has had on generations of families, as well as to honor two extraordinary women, Eileen Oliver and Eileen Sullivan, whose decades of service are intertwined with the rich history of the school. While honoring the past, the gala shared a vision of hope for the future, ensuring that St. Aidan’s legacy of spiritual and educational growth continues for many generations of students to come.
Honoree Eileen Oliver
Loriann Stiuso and Michael Stiuso presented Eilleen Sullivan with the Angela Stiuso award
Eileen Sullivan Stiuso was honored with the Angela Stiuso award
New York State Senator Jack Martins, Principal Josephine Guidice, Assistant Principal, Barbara Graham, Principal Josephine Guidice and Father Michael Bissex
Danielle Barbiero, Allison Mars Virgilio and Kimberly Mattes
Megan Sullivan, Dave Sullivan, Sr., Eileen Sullivan, Katherine Sullivan and Dave Sullivan, Jr.
Father Michael Bissex with his parents, Walter Bissex and Patricia Bissex
Liz Flynn, Tom Flynn, St. Aidan Business Manager, Honoree Eileen Oliver, Annmarie Flynn Bernadette Flynn and Erin Dilorenzo
Joe Virgilio and Allison Mars Virgilio
Rosie Quigg, John Quigg, Danielle Nefouse and NIck Nefouse
St. Aidan staff and faculty celebrated the school at The Heritage Club
