In Memoriam

Stephen N. LePorisz ’06, M.E.,, died suddenly on March 15, 2010.  Friends remember Stephen as a dynamic individual who lived his all-too-short life to the fullest.  He loved engineering, photography, coffee and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Zella Kahn-Jetter, professor of mechanical engineering, remembers: “Stephen was a brilliant student who loved a good joke. He made everyone, faculty and students alike, laugh. He had wonderful sense of humor.”

Stephen had a serious side, too.  After graduating with honors, he worked for Turner Construction and Collado Engineering. His leadership and zeal for his profession were recognized by colleagues at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), a national professional association where he was the president-elect of the bi-state chapter.

Erica Ross ’00, M.E., remembers: “how Stephen could light up a room just by walking into it.  He was a vibrant spirit, a wonderful friend and a devoted son and grandson.”  Giovanni Cerini '06, M.E., knows that “Stephen will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have know him.”

Friends and former classmates, Giovanni Cerini, Phil Saglimbene and Steve Grosso celebrated
Stephen’s life at a scholarship fundraiser held at Rory Dolan’s restaurant in Yonkers, NY.

Family and friends have established a memorial scholarship at Manhattan College.  Stephen’s dad hopes “to keep Stephen’s memory alive and to encourage other young engineers to take on the world, just as Stephen did.” 
Contributions can be made to the Stephen N. LePorisz Scholarship at Manhattan College online Here or by mail at:

Manhattan College
Office of Planned Giving
4513 Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471