John V. LaFemina Way (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:Intersection of Malone Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
Honoree: John V. LaFemina (1934-2018) was a longtime community activist and was known as the “founding father” of the Staten Island Republican Party. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and continued his service as an active member of the United States Army Reserve. He served on Community Board 2, was president of the Oakwood Civic Association, vice president of the Great Kills Friendship Club, was chairman of the South Shore Republican Club and was awarded the Dominick A. Alini Memorial Award for his more than 40 years service to the Staten Island Republican Party. He also served as a member of the board of directors for the Great Kills Little League and former president of the Staten Island Roller Hockey League. (Matteo)
LL:2018/139