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Benedictine Emerald Society

Sister Jeannette Murray led the Benedictine School with enthusiasm, love and determination for almost 40 years. Her passion and dedication made a significant impact on the lives of students and adults on a daily basis, and her "won't take no for an answer" attitude helped the school become the nationally accredited state-of-the-art education center that continues to inspire today.

For those who knew Sister Jeannette, it comes as no surprise that the name of Benedictine's legacy giving society pays tribute to her beloved Ireland. We hope you will consider supporting the future needs of the children and adults in our care by becoming a member of the Emerald Legacy Society.

Individuals honored here have included The Benedictine Foundation in their estate plans

We are forever grateful for your generosity in securing the future of our children and adults with developmental disabilities.



Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Folstein

Mr. Brandon Becker

Mrs. Edith H. Bernard

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Birely, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. David A. Bloom

Mr. & Mrs. F. William Burke

Mrs. Sue Carney

Mrs. Patricia J. Larimer-Christiansen

Mr. Robert J. Commisso

Ms. Mary Catherine Digges

Brian B. Doyle, M.D., CM


Jean Dull

Mr. Charles J. Farley, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo G. Granados

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Krieger

Mr. & Mrs. Norman J. Kronberg

Ms. Margaret Madden

Ms. Sandra L. Margist

Mr. & Mrs. John Marrah

Ms. Nancy McCloy

Ms. Katherine P. Merrick

Mr. Paul Milne & Ms. Candace Chiaruttini

Mr. & Mrs. Sanford W. Morhouse


Mr. Dale P. Murray

Ms. Carol L. Niemand

Mr. Patrick O'Malley

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Owen, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Partridge, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Welsh

Mrs. Shirley D. Wood

Mr. & Mrs. David Menzel

Mrs. Maxine Whalen Millar

Mr. Robert Reinhardt

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Tewes

Mrs. Kathryn Turk


We recognize the following Emerald Legacy Society members who have passed away, and honor them for their generosity


Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Burke

VADM & Mrs. E.A. Burkhalter, Jr.

Dorothy A. Callahan

Mr. James B. Colburn, Jr.

Eleanor P. Colston

Mary Jane Combs

Mr. Winston F. Cook

Mr. William M. Corun

Mrs. William Cosgrove

J. Richard Crout, M.D.

Mrs. Maria Eddison

Mr. Frank J. Florik

Mr. John Hargreaves


Ms. Elizabeth Hirst

Mrs. Carolyn A. Hodakowski


Mr. Joseph W. Holecheck

Mr. Paul M. Humanick

Mrs. Joan A. Hurtt

Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hviding

Mr. & Mrs. William Jeandell

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Kaiser

Mrs. Joyce Kaiser


Mrs. Elizabeth V. Knott

Mr. Brian Joseph Kutcher

Mr. & Mrs. John Lacek

Mr. Richard Lockhart


Ms. Patty Lynch

Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Madden


Mr. Richard Mason

Marie Louise McHugh

Mr. Norris L. Niblett

Ms. Marca Piehuta

Francis C. S. Plate

Mr. James P. Rath

Mrs. Margaret S. Startt

Msgr. Paul J. Taggart

Mrs. Marion S. Vetter

Ms. Joanne Bozman

Mr. John Matarese

Mr. Edward D. Powers
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