Heritage Award & Endowments

Backus Heritage Award

This annual award honors individuals who champion gifts of legacy to Backus.

2015
Dr. Larry and Elaine Coletti

2014
Eugene Wisneske, the Wisneske family

2013
Mr. and Mrs.* Sheldon Levine

2012
The Seder Family- Scott, Alexis and Evan

2011
Ms. Theresa Turano Reardon

2010
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Tramontozzi

2009
May A. Mitchell*

2008
Charles A. Seeman

2007
Donna M. Palumbo

2006
Dorothy L. Miller, RN, MA

2005
J. Roger Marien

Endowments

Endowment funds have built and sustained the Backus Hospital. We are thankful for the following donors whose vision and thoughtfulness help to secure our future.

Ralph Hazler Baer and Laura M. Baer Endowment Fund
Elinor Freeman Murphy Endowment Fund
Dr. Thomas J. Masterson Endowment Fund
Helen Murphy Endowment Fund

Deborah L. Parker Endowment Fund
Bernard J. Podurgiel, MD Endowment Fund
Harold Ross Institute for Preventative Care
Grace and Lewis Sears Endowment Fund

Manfred and Carol Seeman Endowment Fund
Eva Virginia Smith Endowment Fund
Robert E. and Marion C. Smith Endowment Fund
Dr. Anthony and Mrs. Patricia Tramontozzi Endowment Fund

*Deceased

Backus Office of Philanthropy and Development

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please contact the Office of Philanthropy and Development at 860.823.6325 with any errors or omissions as we would like the opportunity to make corrections.