Knights of Columbus, Ossining Council 311

Founded 1898 in Ossining, New York and Growing Younger
 
 

Peter D. Marengo, Grand Knight,  Ossining Council No. 311
From July 2003 through June 2008
June 2008 District Deputy Westchester/Putnam, NY

Past Grand Knight
DISTRICT DEPUTY

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September 2006
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Biography of Peter Marengo, Grand Knight

   Peter Marengo's impact as Grand Knight of the Ossining Council. He revived a sleeping council, bringing in many new members, and more importantly, by placing action oriented men, men dedicated to charity in key positions he made Ossining Council 311 a council in action. 
     His ability to see the big picture and to organize has put Council 311 in a position to move forward as an active charitable organization.
     Fourth Degree Knight Peter Marengo has taken over as District Deputy for the Westchester/Putnam area.

written August 2008

Peter D. Marengo is a parishioner of the St. Augustine church.  He was inspired to lead the resurrection of council 311 by the pastor of St. Augustine, Monsignor Hilary C. Franco in June of 2004; he joined the council in April of that year.  The council was originally formed in 1898, just 8 short years from the formation of the Knights of Columbus organization by Father Michael McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut.

Renee Marengo and Peter have been married for 8 years.  Their son Alexander, turns 2-1/2 in October or 2006; they live in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

Peter grew up in the Bronx and attended Santa Maria grammar school prior to going to Mount St. Michael HS.  He graduated with a BS degree in political science from Herbert H. Lehman College in 1987.  His occupation is in the field of economics as a personal financial consultant and to protect people from financial ruin.  He enjoy golf, sightseeing and arranging and performing acts of charity. 

Peter Marengo has been a Knight of Columbus since May 1988 when he joined Aquinas Council #212, in The Bronx, NY.  He has held the offices of Recording Secretary and Chancellor for Santa Maria Council 4841 also in the Bronx   Peter's father Dominick, as well as his brother Dan, are Past Grand Knights.

written September 19, 2006

 

 

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Mailing Address: Knights of Columbus, Ossining Council 311 , PO Box 1102, Ossining, NY 10562
Home base: is at Church of St. Augustine in Ossining, NY 10562 

Charity.  Unity.  Fraternity.  Patriotism.

The Knights of Council 311 are proud parishioners of three Catholic Parishes in Greater Ossining.

  • St. Ann Church, 25 Eastern Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 | Website
  • St. Augustine Church, Route 9, Eagle Park, Ossining, NY 10562 | Website
  • St. Theresa Church, 1394 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 | Website

This site was first published in July of 2006.  Our council was founded in 1898.

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