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From Glenn Petriello

Alumnus/a '07 G'08

Glenn Petriello's Father Pilarz memory

I think the fondest memory of Fr. Pilarz would be his address to us, the class of 2007, during our commencement when he cited Michael Scott from The Office saying, ""Ain't no party like a Scranton party 'cause a Scranton party don't stop"". He went on to invite us to, as St. Ignatius urged to, "Set the World on Fire". Over the 4 years at "The Miracle on the Mountain", I've formed some great friendships and was quite active with volunteering and campus ministry and so it was always a great experience to serve mass or be a eucharistic minister at a mass that Fr. Pilarz celebrated.

He always related to us and every mass would be packed. He believed in us and saw us as future leaders and men and women for others. A motto I always try to live up to in my daily life. Although our Scranton family mourns his loss, I cherish his words of faith, hope, love and commitment to keeping the University of Scranton a special part of our lives and all those who we met there, even closer.

Thank you Fr. Pilarz for inspiring us to live out our potential throughout all of these years later. May you rest in peace and enjoy the Scranton party with all those left before us.

The photo of us that I've included was after he celebrated mass in 2012 during our 5 year reunion weekend.

About Us
- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
  Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
Athletics
- Athletics
- Recreation and Intramurals

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