4-5-2024
President’s letter from the 2024 Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Dinner Download the letter from Daniel P. Haggerty Esq, President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
4-5-2024
Special Recognition
The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Lackawanna County would like to recognize the dedication, service, and bravery of Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who was wounded in the line of duty on January 11, 2024. We are grateful for the daily commitment and sacrifice demonstrated by Detective Gilmartin and his fellow members of the Scranton Police Department to protecting and serving our community.
We wish Kyle continued success with his recovery, and we ask you to consider joining the Friendly Sons in generously supporting the GoFundMe set up to assist Detective Kyle Gilmartin and his family as he recovers from his injuries.
http://www.gofundme.com/f/please-support-a-hero
4-3-2023
The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Lackawanna County 2023 dinner led by President O’Donnell was a spectacular success and enjoyed by all.The new venue, Mohegan Pennsylvania was more than up to the task providing beautiful and generous rooms and good food and libations. Our unique duel and dueling Toastmasters provided humor for all and kept the program moving right along. The speakers were well received, entertaining and informative. Musicians and bagpipers provided appropriate Irish music throughout the affair. All in all, a wonderful event.
Congratulations to President Albert P. O’Donnell on a great presidency and a grand finale.
The evening was capped by the installation of our new president for 2023-2024 Daniel P. Haggerty, Esq. Everyone wishes Daniel a highly successful and enjoyable presidency.
3-2-2023
President O’Donnell is pleased and honored to announce our own United States Representative Matt Cartwright as this year’s principal speaker. Representative Cartwright is sure to enthrall us with his intimate and extensive knowledge of our Capitol workings. Read his complete biography under the speakers section.
2-24-2023
President Albert P. O’Donnell is proud to announce that he has chosen as duel toastmasters his brothers Tom and Mike. Read all about them under “2023 Toastmasters”. They will be sure to add humor and excitement to this year’s event.
President O’Donnell has also announced the appointment of this year’s Clerical Speaker. We look forward to hearing from Father Muldowney with his colorful background.
2-23-2023
Please note the change of date for our last meeting from Friday, March 3, 2023 to Thursday, March 2, 2023. Time is still 7:30 PM. Please spread the word.
2-19-2023
We are proud and pleased to announce that President Albert P. O’Donnell has chosen Mr. James B. McDonough as recipient of the Presidential Award at the annual dinner of the Friendly Sons on 18 March.
1-06-2023
We are happy to announce that, at the Election Committee on 6 January, Mr. Ray Lynady was elected as President for the year 2025. He will serve as Vice President for the year 2024.
Congratulations to Ray and thanks to him for all his future endeavors on behalf of the Friendly Sons.
4-10-2022
We are saddened to learn the passing of one of our long time members, ardent supporters, and cherished members William “Buddy” Cosgrove. His obituary is in the Scranton Times on Sunday, 10 April, 2022. Buddy was honored in 2013 by The Friendly Sons with the coveted President’s Award by then President John L. Walker.
The Funeral will be Wednesday from the Albert P. O’Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge Street, Dunmore with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Mary Mother of God Church, 316 William Street, Scranton. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m.
1-14-2022
We are happy to announce that at the Election Committee meeting on 7 January, the following Executive Committee members were elected to office:
Vice President Elect: Daniel P. Haggerty Esq.
Attorney Haggerty will serve as Vice President of the Friendly Sons for the year 2023 and President for the year 2024.
Assistant Secretary Elect: Jack Corcoran
Assistant Treasurer Elect: J. Timothy Hinton, Jr., Esq.
The latter two gentlemen will serve as assistant officers for two years and then as secretary and treasurer for two years.
Congratulations to these gentlemen and thanks to them for all their future endeavors on behalf of our society.
9-14-2021
A reminder that the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will attend the Mass at the Cathedral this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. prior to marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Also, a reception will be held for the Friendly Sons and their families/friends after marching, at POSH on the second floor (it will be a cash bar and hor d’oeuvres will be served). Hope to see you there!
8-29-2021
It is sad to report the passing of a great Friendly Son, David J. Harding.
Dave served as a distinguished President of the Friendly Sons in 1988.
He was a fun and easy going fellow well met who made friends everywhere he went. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather who laughed easily and was admired by those who knew him for his endless patience and fierce loyalty. He will be missed among the ranks of our brother.
3-15-2021
An update for all members has been released. Download the letter from W. David FitzPatrick, M.D., President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
1-4-2021
An update for all members has been released. Download the letter from W. David FitzPatrick, M.D., President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
4-21-2020
An update for all members has been released. Download the letter from W. David FitzPatrick, M.D., President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
3-12-2020
The 115th Annual Dinner scheduled for Tuesday 3/17/2020 has been postponed. Download the letter from W. David FitzPatrick, M.D., President, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.