Lupinacci Join McKevitt in Honoring Women of Distinction

Assemblymen Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) and Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow) recently honored distinguished women from Long Island. Lupinacci, who hosted his annual Women of Distinction event in June, joined McKevitt to recognize a longtime resident of the 10th Assembly District, Ms. Dolores Cianciabella, who dedicated over two decades of her life to the youth of Farmingdale as a public school teacher.

“I am proud to join Assemblyman McKevitt in honoring Ms. Dolores Cianciabella,” said Lupinacci. “Her exceptional contributions to the Long Island community, especially the youth in Farmingdale, are remarkable. I commend and thank Ms. Cianciabella for her continued efforts to serve our community.”

"I am pleased to honor Dolores for all her contributions to the Farmingdale community,” said McKevitt. “She is truly one of those humble individuals whom this award is designed to recognize.”

*Editors Note*

BIO: Dolores Cianciabella raised three children after her husband passed away in 1962, began part-time work as a Dental Assistant and then went on to earn a teaching degree at Hofstra University. She began her illustrious career as a kindergarten teacher at Woodward Parkway School in Farmingdale in 1966. Dolores earned a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Adelphi University in 1971.

During summer vacations, Dolores took classes all over the world to learn about education abroad. She had a diverse and highly decorated teaching career, including two years spent teaching pre-K religion classes to young students so their parents could go to Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She also spent a total of ten years working with underprivileged children.

In 1992, Dolores retired from the Farmingdale school district after teaching classes with 50 students a day for 26 years. In 1980, Dolores volunteered one night a week at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Bingo, as a worker and caller, which she still does. Also in 1980, Dolores joined The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, as a Nite-Lite, an evening division for working women. Responding to a call for increased programs stressing reading, she created a reading program at the Farmingdale Library during the summer for 5-6 year olds. Dolores was elected President of the Women’s Club from 2006-2008. During her term, she learned her new role and provided the club with a fresh direction. She also served on the Board of the Long Island Federation of Women’s Clubs from 2008-2012. From 2008 on, she served two, two-year terms as Education Chairman for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, New York. She currently holds the position of Public Issues Chairman.

Dolores has been enriched with friendships, wonderful bonds and today feels as though she “has won the Lotto.”