Jericho Water District Honors Late Commissioner Bartilucci

February 11, 2020; Jericho, NY - The distinguished accomplishments of one of New York’s leading experts on water supply, conservation and sustainability were further memorialized by a host of dignitaries with the official dedication of the Nicholas J. Bartilucci Administration Building Operations Complex, 125 Convent Road, in Syosset, New York, by the Jericho Water District (JWD).

The late Mr. Bartilucci, a Jericho Water District Commissioner for more than 45 years and a founding member and past President of the Nassau-Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association, was a recognized industry spokesperson whose expertise and leadership were relied upon by water providers, consumers and governments alike.

Commissioner Thomas A. Abbate, Chairman of the Board of the Jericho Water District, hosted the ceremony and JWD Superintendent Peter Logan spoke on behalf of the District and Commissioners James Asmus and Patricia Beckerle.

The Reverend Michael T. Maffeo, Pastor of St. Edward the Confessor Church (Syosset, NY) gave a blessing as new signage marking the event was unveiled. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino spoke and presented a proclamation to Mrs. Joan Bartilucci which cited her and Mr. Bartilucci’s contributions to the Long Island community and beyond.

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (18th Legislative District) presented a citation from the Nassau County Legislature to Joan Bartilucci in memory of Nicholas J. Bartilucci noting “service to the community, neighbors and families, and in recognition of your leadership to enriching the lives of others.”

Former NY State Senator Carl Marcellino, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh and Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca ­spoke, acknowledging the many contributions of Mr. Bartilucci during his long and storied career. Mr. Steven A. Fangmann, President of D&B Engineers and Architects, P.C., the Woodbury-based engineering firm founded by Mr. Bartilucci, presented a beautiful etched glass trophy award in the shape of a water droplet to mark the event.

A graduate of Manhattan College’s School of Engineering, Nicholas J. Bartilucci was also founder and President of D&B Engineers and Architects, PC (Woodbury, NY) as well as a founding member and past President of the Nassau-Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association. In addition to his service as a Commissioner of the Jericho Water District, Mr. Bartilucci unselfishly donated his time and expertise to a number of other local organizations and associations.

Established in 1923, the Jericho Water District is the largest commissioner-elected water district in Nassau County, and one of the largest in New York State, serving some 60,000 people across 37 square miles through 356 miles of water mains.

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Pictured at Jericho Water District's Administrative Building Nicholas J. Bartilucci Name Dedication Ceremony from left from right are: Jericho Water District Commissioner James Asmus; Oyster Bay Town Council member Vicki Walsh; Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca; Jericho Water District Commissioner Patricia Beckerle; Jericho Water District Board Chairman Commissioner Thomas Abbate; Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino; Mrs. Joan Bartilucci; Jericho Water District Superintendent Peter Logan; and Nassau County Legislator Josh LaFazan (18th Legislative District).
Photo Credit: Wes Steinberg.