VESTRY MEMBERS 2012
WARDENS
Class of 2014
Senior Warden
Barbara Wasilausky
Barbara was elected to the Vestry in 1999, she became senior warden in 2007. A native Long Islander, she is currently a science teacher at Amityville Alternative High School. She was married to Phil Wasilausky in 1996 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Her education includes a bachelor’s in nursing from Adelphi University and a Master’s in teaching from SUNY-Stony Brook. She is a lifelong Episcopalian who grew up in Garden City. E-mail: Barbara@trinityec.com.
Class of 2015
Junior Warden
Sharon Wolpert
Sharon and her husband Bob have been members of Trinity since 1976. She is one of the founders of the Trinity Thrift Shop, in addition to being Church School Superintendent for many years. As Trinity’s Outreach Chairperson, she instituted Heavenly Helpers, Confidence Closet and was instrumental in gaining Trinity’s participation in the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative. She is a representative to the Ecumenical Lay Council, a Lay Reader and money counter and has been chairperson of the St. Nicholas Bazaar for the past five years. She has been a warden since 2007. E-mail: SWolpert@trinityec.com.
CLASS OF 2014
Alise Guarnaschelli
Alise and her husband Tony have been members of Trinity Church since 1967, when their first child was baptized there. Alise then became a Church School teacher, a position she held until 1992, at which time she was asked to join the Search Committee. She has several degrees in education and reading, including an Ed.D. from Hofstra University. She had been an adjunct professor of reading at Hofstra University and a teacher of special education students for several years. Most recently, she was appointed Principal of the Unity Drive School in the Middle Country School District. Email: Alise@trinityec.com.
CLASS of 2013
Peter Bales
Peter was baptized in St. George’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan. He grew up attending and serving as an acolyte at St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church in Locust Valley. Peter has been attending Trinity for many years. He is an Assistant Professor of History/Political Science of Queensborough Community College. Email: PBales@trinityec.com.
Charles Kaiser
Charlie has been a member of Trinity since his marriage to Jane in 1974. He has been an active participant in the Cow Harbor Fair, St. Nicholas Bazaar, Lobster Dinner and St. Patrick’s Dinner, among other events. He also helped in renovating St. Bede’s house. He previously served on the search committee. Email: CKaiser@trinityec.com.
William Marsden
Bill and his family joined Trinity Church in 1993. Bill is an active Choir member, Building and Grounds Committee, church fairs and the St. Nicholas Bazaar. Bill is a retired manager from the construction industry. He is now a "highly valued" member of the "Over-the-Hill" construction gang that renovated the sacristy and 53 Scudder. Bill is the "master mechanic" who has an in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure/mechanical systems of all properties included in the Trinity complex. His wife, Pam, is an active member of the Altar Guild and is currently the bookkeeper of Trinity.
Patricia Seitter
Pattie is a lifelong member of Trinity, having been baptized by Fr. Walworth, confirmed and married to David at Trinity. Her three girls, Melissa Gwen, Samantha Joan and Nicole Frances were baptized and confirmed at Trinity. Pattie has been an active member throughout her life. She is our representative to the Ecumenical Lay Council and Episcopal Charities and both their Adopt-a-Family programs; she has been a Church School Teacher and a volunteer at many fairs and bazaars.
Amy Eagen
Amy became a member of Trinity church three years ago. Amy and her husband Tim have two children, Lily and Jack. Amy attended graduate school at Hofstra University and earned her Ph.D. in School and Clinical Psychology. She is currently on maternity leave from her position as a School Psychologist.
Margaret Lapinski
Margaret is a life long Episcopalian having attended St. Luke's in Sea cliff prior to joining Trinity over 20 years ago. Her daughter Victoria was baptized at Trinity and is a college student. Meg has been active over the years with the ECS, Co-Chairperson of Cow Harbor Day and St. Nicholas Bazaars and has volunteered at various events. She is employed fulltime at The Home Depot. Email: malapinski@hotmail.com
CLASS of 2015
Kathleen Hoegl
Kathleen Bagnall-Hoegl has been attending Trinity Church since 1998, during which time she has helped produce two church pictorial directories. For the past three years she has worked on the annual stewardship pledge drive and helps initiate the ministry work fair on Stewardship Sunday. Kathleen works full-time at her home health care business, Helping Hands, and is maintaining her husband, Peter's business: Nassau County Publications.
RuthAnn Knoeller, Clerk
RuthAnn has been an active member of Trinity for 40 years. She was the first woman vestryperson at the church, and is a lifelong Episcopalian. She works as a real estate agent at Prudential Douglas Elliman in Northport. Email: raknoeller@trinityec.com
Walter Thomas
Walter was born in Albany, NY and has lived on Long Island since he was six. He was Confirmed at the Church of the Redeemer in Merrick. He has recently retired from the New York Stock Exchange. Walter is also the web site administrator. Email: wthomas9163@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE VESTRY
Bob Wolpert, Treasurer
Bob is a longtime member of Trinity who has served in many capacities. He is married to Sharon Wolpert.