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.