The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick recently held the ceremonial Green Jacket presentation to the immediate past president. From left: Matthew Meade, 2020 past president; Errol O’Brien, 2024 past president; Joseph Long, 2018 past president; Sean Rooney, 2025 president.
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The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 2025-2026 elected officers, from left: Kyle Lovett, secretary-elect; Jared Jordan, first vice president-elect; Kevin O’Brien, Jr., president-elect; Joseph Strubeck, treasurer-elect; Tim Wachs, second vice president-elect.
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The past presidents of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. From left, first row: Lee Monteforte, Edward Hart, James Rooney, Kevin O’Brien, Billy Williams, James McFarland and PJ Melvin. Second row: Michael McFarland, Paul Leonard, Matthew Meade, Shawn Slusser, Joseph Long, Patrick Gilligan and Shawn Brogan.
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PITTSTON — The Great Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held the annual ceremonial presentation of the traditional Green Jacket to the outgoing President, Errol O’Brien.
This symbolic transfer of the Green Jacket represents a significant tradition within the Friendly Sons.
The 2025-2026 officers were also elected the evening of the ceremony, as well as recognition of the past presidents.
